History
Matra Bagheera
Matra's Bagheera pioneered the concept of a three-seater sports car with all passengers sitting in a single row, maximizing interior space in a compact mid-engined package. The fiberglass body was bonded to a steel backbone chassis, with Simca engines mounted amidships for optimal weight distribution. This unconventional layout provided genuine practicality combined with sporting performance and distinctive styling. Matra's aerospace engineering background was evident in the innovative construction techniques and attention to aerodynamics.