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Simca 1200 S Bertone 1968

General information

ModelSimca 1200 S Bertone
Year1968
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating52 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
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationRear, longitudinal
Displacement1204 ccm (73.47 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power80.00 PS (59 kW or 79 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque105.00 Nm (10.7 kgf-m or 77.4 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.3:1
Bore x stroke74.0 x 70.0 mm (2.9 x 2.8 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0936 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space3410 litres (901 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle10 m (409.4 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight855 kg (1,885.0 pounds)
Overall length4000 mm (157.5 inches)
Overall width1540 mm (60.6 inches)
Overall height1260 mm (49.6 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2240 mm (88.2 inches)
Fuel capacity53.0 litres (14.00 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originFrance
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