Matra MS11

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Matra MS11
Matra MS11 front-left Donington Grand Prix Collection.jpg
Category Formula One
Constructor Matra
Designer(s) Gerard Ducarouge
Bernard Boyer
Predecessor MS7
Successor MS80
Technical specifications [1]
Chassis Aluminium monocoque
Engine Matra MS9 2,993 cc (182.6 cu in) V12 NA mid-engined
Transmission Hewland DG300/FG 400 5 speed
Weight580 kg (1,278.7 lb)
Fuel Elf
Tyres Dunlop
Competition history
Notable entrants Matra
Notable drivers Flag of France.svg Henri Pescarolo
Flag of France.svg Jean-Pierre Beltoise
Debut 1968 Monaco Grand Prix
RacesWins Podiums Poles F/Laps
100101
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0
n.b. Unless otherwise stated, all data refer to
Formula One World Championship Grands Prix only.

The Matra MS11 is a Formula One car used by the Matra team during the 1968 Formula One season, developed from the successful MS7 F2 car. It was relatively unsuccessful compared to its sibling, the Cosworth DFV powered Matra MS10 which Jackie Stewart drove to second place in the World Drivers' Championship. The major problems were with the Matra Sports V12 engine, which was thirsty, underpowered, unreliable and prone to overheating. [2] The car was raced almost exclusively by Jean-Pierre Beltoise with Henri Pescarolo driving a second car at the end of the season. Its best outing came at the 1968 Dutch Grand Prix where Beltoise finished second behind Stewart, and recorded the fastest lap. In 1969, Matra set aside the V12 project, concentrating on the DFV-powered MS80.

Complete Formula One World Championship results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)

YearEntrantsDrivers123456789101112 Points WCC
1968 Matra RSA ESP MON BEL NED FRA GBR GER ITA CAN USA MEX 89th1
Henri Pescarolo RetDNS9
Jean-Pierre Beltoise Ret829RetRet5RetRetRet
Jackie Stewart PO
Source: [3]

1 In the 1968 Constructors' Championship, Matra-Ford finished 3rd (45 points), Matra(-Matra) finished 9th (8 points)

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References

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  2. Brown, Allen. "Matra MS11 car-by-car histories". oldracingcars.com. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
  3. Small, Steve (1994). The Guinness Complete Grand Prix Who's Who. Guinness. pp. 55 and 286. ISBN   0851127029.