1983 Talbot-Matra Murena 2.2 S
Discussion
There was only one production line in the organisation that could make a galvanised chassis, and they took the Murena off that and placed the Espace on it instead. The Murena was a car that was brilliantly designed and engineered, and could and should have been one of the great French cars of the 80s, but corporate politics did for it. It did not get a modern alloy engine, and does seem to have been frowned upon by Renault, as it was better than the rather meh Fuego and less problematic than the Alpine, although it was perhaps a direct threat to neither, as it was neither a four seater coupe nor a quasi-supercar. So the Murena was killed off after just over three years, and is now an almost forgotten rarity, although it has a cult following in the Netherlands and Germany.
Interesting car, spotted on at the Classic British Welcome at Le Mans:
Le Mans 24, June 2013 by giveitfish, on Flickr
Lot of nice French stuff there this year, much more than normal.
Le Mans 24, June 2013 by giveitfish, on Flickr
Lot of nice French stuff there this year, much more than normal.
Breadvan72 said:
Here is the Murena hanging out with a few friendly jalopies at White Waltham Airfield.
I think I have a leaky sunroof, judging by the damp seat.
*edited to add*I think I have a leaky sunroof, judging by the damp seat.
I was excited to recognise Jeremy's 968 in the photograph, but after posting and then reading the rest of the thread, I have realised that you are already acquainted...
Edited by GC8 on Sunday 14th July 02:42
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