Matra 530. 1967–73 (prod. 9,609). 2-door coupé, 2-door targa coupé. M/R, 1699 cm³ (V4 OHV). Matra’s first self-developed coupé, succeeding the Bonnet-designed Djet. Shown at Genève 1967. Ford V4, generally reliable. Retained steel frame with polyester body, but with avant-garde body (C_d at a low 0,34). Disc brakes all round. Very good handling for the era, and comfortable. Expensive and not that well finished, and sold in small numbers. M 530 A from 1969, with a different carburettor, increasing power to 75 PS (from 70 PS the previous year). Replaced by 530 LX in March 1970, tweaked by Michelotti, which Chrysler–Simca agreed to sell. Cheapened 530 SX from October 1970, losing the rear seat, removable roof, and the pop-up headlights in favour of four fixed units.

Manufacturing locations: Creil, Oise, France; Romorantin, Centre-Val de Loire, France

Marque: Matra | Predecessor: Matra–Bonnet Djet | Successor: Matra–Simca Bagheera