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Simca 1000 Coupe

General information

ModelSimca 1000 Coupe
Year1964
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating51.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size944 ccm (57.60 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveRear wheels

Engine and transmission

Engine locationRear, longitudinal
Displacement944 ccm (57.60 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power52.7 PS (39 kW or 52 HP) at 5300 Rev. per min.
Max torque73.00 Nm (7.4 kgf-m or 53.8 ft.lbs) at 3400 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

Speed and acceleration

0-50 miles16.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0726 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space3370 litres (890 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle9 m (354.3 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight730 kg (1,609.4 pounds)
Overall length3930 mm (154.7 inches)
Overall width1530 mm (60.2 inches)
Overall height1260 mm (49.6 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2230 mm (87.8 inches)
Fuel capacity36.0 litres (9.51 gallons)
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