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Simca 1100

General information

ModelSimca 1100
Year1968
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating56.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1204 ccm (73.47 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationRear, transverse
Displacement1204 ccm (73.47 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power58.00 PS (43 kW or 57 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque91.00 Nm (9.3 kgf-m or 67.1 ft.lbs) at 3600 Rev. per min.
Compression9.3:1
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed130.0 km/h (80.8 mph)
0-50 miles11.8 seconds
0-60 miles16.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0611 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space3410 litres (901 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight950 kg (2,094.4 pounds)
Overall length3950 mm (155.5 inches)
Overall width1590 mm (62.6 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Wheelbase2530 mm (99.6 inches)
Fuel capacity47.0 litres (12.42 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originFrance
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