40 years of Automobile Production


For 40 years, Matra has been building its reputation on a daring strategy in the world of the automobile – use the future as a driving force. A commitment which is felt through the experiences of the make, its models, its innovations and its projects.

 

 

1964                

Creation of Matra Sports

 

1964 – 1974     

Competition : Formula 3, Formula 2, Formula 1, Prototypes.

 

1964 – 2003     

Automobile Construction : production vehicles – studies and concept cars realisations 

 

Sept.2003        

Sale of the Automobile Engineering Department (Matra Automobile Engineering) to Pininfarina S.p.A.

 

Sept 2004        

Matra Automobile becomes Matra Manufacturing & Services and reorientes its activities. Matra MS is currently developing, manufacturing and marketing an innovative range of neighborhood electric transportations solutions, including high performance electric bicycles, individual transport products and other light electric vehicles, together with associated customer services.

 


A passion for sport and a passion for innovation combine to recount the Matra experience. An era when the make shone brightly through its sporting exploits...  For further information…


 

Both fun and futuristic, projects carried out by Matra always open up new ground for the world of the automobile. For further information…


 

Djet, M530, Bagheera, Rancho, Murena, Espace, Avantime… all vehicles which have left their mark on contemporary automobile history... For further information…


 

There are many enthusiasts of Matra Sports and Matra automobiles. To find out more about the subject, we invite you to visit the Romorantin Matra Museum... For further information…