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Simca 1000

General information

ModelSimca 1000
Year1964
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating51 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size844 ccm (51.50 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationRear, longitudinal
Displacement844 ccm (51.50 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power39.7 PS (29 kW or 39 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque59.00 Nm (6.0 kgf-m or 43.5 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression8.2:1
Bore x stroke68.0 x 65.0 mm (2.7 x 2.6 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed125.0 km/h (77.7 mph)
0-50 miles16.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0533 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space3370 litres (890 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDrums
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight750 kg (1,653.5 pounds)
Overall length3800 mm (149.6 inches)
Overall width1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Overall height1340 mm (52.8 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2230 mm (87.8 inches)
Fuel capacity36.0 litres (9.51 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originFrance
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