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Matra-Simca Rancho 1981

General information

ModelMatra-Simca Rancho
Year1981
CategoryOffroad cars
Rating60.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1442 ccm (87.99 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1442 ccm (87.99 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power80.00 PS (59 kW or 79 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque116.00 Nm (11.8 kgf-m or 85.6 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min.
Compression8.8:1
Bore x stroke76.7 x 78.0 mm (3.0 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed145.0 km/h (90.1 mph)
Power/weight ratio0.0707 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors3
Passenger space4190 litres (1,107 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (433.1 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight1132 kg (2,495.6 pounds)
Overall length4320 mm (170.1 inches)
Overall width1670 mm (65.7 inches)
Overall height1740 mm (68.5 inches)
Ground clearance170 mm (6.7 inches)
Wheelbase2530 mm (99.6 inches)
Fuel capacity60.0 litres (15.85 gallons)
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