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Apr262011

Elf Scan 16: Matra MS 10 Grand Prix Car

DateTuesday, April 26, 2011 at 10:54PM

The MS 10 was the first true F1 car designed by Matra. The French team was actually managed by Englishman Ken Tyrell, with Jackie Stewart as lead driver. Matra were in the midst of developing their own proprietary V12 engine, but sourced the Ford Cosworth DFV as an interim powerplant. In the end, the Ford V8 was to prove itself a reliable workhorse, powering Stewart to his championship the following season, in 1969.

AuthorBradley Price | Comment2 Comments | Reference1 Reference |
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I like the Matra but I love the Papaya Orange McLaren!

April 26, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterMurph

met the guy driving the matra.. great man..

April 29, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterArun

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