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Talbot Samba Cabrio (51E) 1.4 (79 Hp)
Overall Rating
Talbot Samba:
The Talbot Samba is a city car manufactured by the PSA Group in the former Simca factory in Poissy, France, and marketed under the short-lived modern-day Talbot brand from 1981 to 1986. Based on the Peugeot 104, it and the Talbot Express were the only Talbots not inherited from Chrysler Europe, engineered by PSA alone. It was also the last new Talbot car to be launched. Its demise in 1986 was effectively the end of the Talbot brand for passenger cars. Launched initially as a three-door hatchback, it was also for some time the only small car available in a factory-ordered cabrio body style, and the most economical car in Europe....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Cabrio (51E) Overview:
Talbot Samba (Cabrio (51E)). A convertible car with a retractable roof, offering open-air driving experiences. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.4 (79 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 1.4 (79 Hp) engine provides adequate performance for a lightweight cabriolet of its era. It's lively enough for city driving and leisurely cruises, but can feel strained at higher speeds or on long highway journeys.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy for the 1.4 (79 Hp) is respectable for an early 80s engine, offering a decent balance between power and consumption for its time, though not exceptional by modern standards.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Charming and distinctive classic cabriolet styling
- • Relatively affordable entry into classic open-top motoring
- • Simple, robust mechanics for easier maintenance
- • Fun and engaging driving experience on twisty roads
Cons:
- • Limited performance, especially on highways
- • Basic safety features compared to modern vehicles
- • Potential for rust, common in vehicles of this age
- • Parts availability can be challenging for specific components
Specifications:
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Talbot |
| Model: | Samba |
| Generation: | Cabrio (51E) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.4 (79 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1981 |
| End of production: | 1986 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Cabriolet |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 79 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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