1974 - Matra-Simca - Bagheera U8

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Bagheera U8 1974
General Information
Make Matra-Simca
Model Bagheera U8
Production Year 1974
Country
Designer
Production Number 2
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 3S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2600 mm     (102,4 in)
Front Track 1381 mm     (54,4 in)
Rear Track 1442 mm     (56,8 in)
Length 4140 mm     (163 in)
Width 1734 mm     (68,3 in)
Height 1220 mm     (48 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,59
Weight 1202 kg     (2647,6 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 80 litre   (17,6 Imp gal ,  21,1 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Matra
Engine Location Middle
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2588 cc     (157,93 cu in)
Bore 76,7 mm     (3,02 in)
Stroke 70 mm     (2,76 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,1
Unitary Capacity 323,5 cc/cylinder    (19,74 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 9,8 : 1
Fuel System Type 4 We 36 DCNF carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 165 HP     (123 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6200 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 216 N.m     (159,4 lb.ft ,  22 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 189,5 N.m    (6200 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 137,3 HP/ton    (102,4 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 63,8 HP/litre    (47,5 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 230 km/h   (142,9 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio
Final Drive Ratio
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/VeDi
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) 185/70 VR 14
Tyres (rear) 205/70 VR 14