Matra-Simca MS630

The Matra-Simca MS630 was a

Group 5 prototype race car introduced in 1967 for the World Championship for Makes. The MS630 replaced the previous Matra MS620.^[2] The car was initially designated as the Matra M630, but when Simca

sponsored Matra in 1969, it was renamed as the Matra-Simca MS630.

Racing History

1967

For 1967, Matra decided to use a 1.9-litre version of the BRM Formula One V8 engine. (capable of producing 245 hp (183 kW; 248 PS) at 9,000 RPM.) Matra planned to have Johnny Servoz-Gavin/Jean-Pierre Jaussaud to drive the MS630 at both the 1967 1000 km of Spa and 1967 1000km of Nürburgring but the entries for both races were withdrawn. The MS630 only made one appearance in 1967, the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Matra entered two cars for Servoz-Gavin/Jean-Pierre Beltoise and Jaussaud/Henri Pescarolo. Servoz-Gavin/Beltoise retired with a broken oil pipe and Jaussaud/Pescarolo also retired with broken suspension.

In the World Championship for Makes, Matra scored no points during the year.

1968

For 1968, Matra decided to use their 3.0 60º V12. The MS630 only made one appearance in 1968, the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Matra entered one car for Servoz-Gavin/Pescarolo but it retired with an accident caused by a puncture.

In the World Championship for Makes, Matra scored no points during the year for the second consecutive season.

1969

The first race of the season was the 1969

1000km of Zeltweg

.

In the World Championship for Makes, Matra scored six points, earning it seventh in the championship. All points were scored by the MS650.

Complete World Championship for Makes results

Year	Entrant	Class	Drivers	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	Points	WEMCP
1967	Equipe Matra Sports	Group 5		DAY	SEB	MNZ	SPA	TFO	NÜR	LMS	BHC			0	-
			Johnny Servoz-Gavin							29
			Jean-Pierre Beltoise							29
			Jean-Pierre Jaussaud							43
			Henri Pescarolo							43
1968	Equipe Matra Sports	Group 5		DAY	SEB	BHC	MNZ	TFO	SPA	NÜR	WGN	ZEL	LMS	0	-
			Johnny Servoz-Gavin										19
			Henri Pescarolo										19
1969	Equipe Matra - Elf	Group 5		DAY	SEB	BHC	MNZ	TFO	SPA	NÜR	LMS	WGN	ORC	6¹	5th¹
			Johnny Servoz-Gavin	DNS			26				25
			Henri Pescarolo	DNS
			Herbert Müller								25
			Jean Guichet				26				5	16
			Jean-Pierre Beltoise
			Nino Vaccarella								5
			Nanni Galli								7
			Robin Widdows								7	16

^1 All points scored by the Matra-Simca MS650.

References

^ "Matra MS630". www.ultimatecarpage.com. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
^ "Matra Manufacturing & Services". Archived from the original on 24 December 2016. Retrieved 24 December 2016.

[1] "Matra MS630". www.ultimatecarpage.com. Retrieved 24 December 2016.

[2] "Matra Manufacturing & Services". Archived from the original on 24 December 2016. Retrieved 24 December 2016.

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