The Matra Murena is a mid-engined, rear wheel drive sports car that was produced from 1980 through 1983 by the French engineering group Matra. The factory was located in the commune of Romorantin-Lanthenay in the department of Loir-et-Cher in central France. Development history The 2.2-liter four-cylinder lives in a small box in the trunk. Silverstone Auctions The auction house does not offer an estimate for this car, but the Murena remains very affordable, with the top.
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PSA applied the long-disused Talbot nameplate to its former Simca and Rootes Group products, and—presto!—Matra became Talbot-Matra. Although the new alignment in theory gave the Murena's engineers access to a new array of engines, Matra would be forced to settle for two former Simca designs: a 1,592-cc OHV four and a 2,155-cc SOHC four. Specifications Engine: OHV inline-four, 1,987-cc, 91 hp at 5,600 RPM / SOHC inline-four, 2,155-cc, 116 hp at 5,800 RPM Transmission: Citroën five-speed manual Suspension: Front, independent, wishbones, torsion bars; Rear, MacPherson struts Brakes: Four-wheel discs Wheelbase: 96.1 inches Curb weight: 2,277 pounds £9,200 Winner - gar074 Vehicle Story The Talbot Matra Murena (yes, the 'Talbot' bit does kind of ruin it, doesn't it?) was only built between 1980 and 1983, which is a shame because the world rarely gets tired of mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive sportscars. It was a busy time for Talbot, as the new marque introduced both the Matra coupé and the infamous Tagora. There were two Murenas on the Talbot stand, as seen above, but only the 1.6 litre cars were available in the near term. The more expensive 2.2 litre cars only reached the showrooms in the first weeks of 1981.
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Talbot-Matra Murena: Smoothly does it Pictured at rest during the press launch in Morocco. (Picture: CAR magazine) The Bagheera was a good example of that old cliché, 'racing improves the breed', and following Sir Jackie Stewart OBE's 1969 World Championship win at the wheel of a Tyrrell Racing Organisation-run Matra MS80-Cosworth and end-to-end Le Mans victories in 1972, '73 and. Specifications Engine: OHV inline-four, 1,987-cc, 91 hp at 5,600 RPM / SOHC inline-four, 2,155-cc, 116 hp at 5,800 RPM Transmission: Citroën five-speed manual Suspension: Front, independent, wishbones, torsion bars; Rear, MacPherson struts Brakes: Four-wheel discs Wheelbase: 96.1 inches Curb weight: 2,277 pounds Current BaT Auctions. Learn more about Mid-Engined Three-Seater: 1982 Talbot-Matra Murena on Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. The Matra Murena was a logical development of the Bagheera. It was actually sold as the Talbot-Matra Murena in PSA dealers across Europe, and was a subtle upmarket move for the company, which was pinning its hopes on a long-term furure partnership with PSA. The striking looking car was clothed in a new aerodynamic body and, importantly.
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The Talbot-Matra Murena. The Murena represented a sizeable evolutionary step over the Bagheera. It looked more modern, had the world's lowest drag factor for a mid-engined production car (a record it would keep until it was bettered by the ultra-low production Panther Solo in 1989) and, significantly, was the first series production car in the. Matra; 1984 TALBOT - MATRA MURENA S For Sale. A very rare opportunity to purchase a genuine S - with the perfect reg. MUR 22S recently purchased from DVLA Auction.. Also various 2020 Events and Matra Murena 40th Anniversary, Montlhery Circuit near Paris 30th May 2020 Lancaster Insurance Agreed Value £ 21000. OFFERS INVITED i. r. o.£17500.
Bid for the chance to own a 1982 Matra Murena 2.2 at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #96,725. Talbot Matra Murena In 1979, the Simca brand was changed to Talbot (PSA) - and around this time Matra launched a new car, The Murena. Still a 3-seater - but with an even more aerodynamic body, and a bigger engine - two versions were built, a 1.6 and a 2.2. The 1.6 got its engine from the
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Murena buyers could choose from a 91 hp 1.6 liter four, or a 116 hp 2.2 liter four. The featured car, however, appears to have the top dog "Préparation 142" (so called for 142 PS it produced) 2.2 with dual Solex carbs. That 142 PS translates into a not-too-shabby-for-1983 140 hp. I say appears, because it also only sports the single. The Talbot Matra Murena also had a different engine selection. Its base version made use of a 1.6L displacement engine. Although the more advanced and enhanced version was given a much more powerful 2.2L engine. The Talbot Matra Murena made use of a mid-engine layout. This is quite rear for sports car since the engine hatch is mounted at the.
