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Talbot Simca 1100 Break/tourisme 1.3 Spezial (75 Hp)
Overall Rating
Talbot Simca:
Simca was a French automaker, founded in November 1934 by Fiat S. p. A. and directed from July 1935 to May 1963 by Italian Henri Pigozzi. Simca was affiliated with Fiat and, after Simca bought Ford's French subsidiary, became increasingly controlled by Chrysler. In 1970, Simca became a brand of Chrysler's European business, ending its period as an independent company. Simca disappeared in 1978, when Chrysler divested its European operations to another French automaker, PSA Peugeot Citroën. PSA replaced the Simca brand with Talbot after a short period when some models were badged as Simca-Talbots....(Read more on Wikipedia)
1100 Break/tourisme Overview:
Talbot Simca (1100 Break/tourisme). A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.3 Spezial (75 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The most capable engine in the lineup, offering noticeably better acceleration and more comfortable highway cruising.
Fuel Economy
Decent economy for its power output, a good balance between performance and running costs for its era.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and practical interior for its class
- • Versatile station wagon body style
- • Front-wheel drive offered good traction and handling for its time
- • Generally robust and simple mechanicals
- • Good visibility
Cons:
- • Engines are underpowered by modern standards, especially lower HP variants
- • Lack of modern safety features
- • Basic interior comfort and amenities
- • Rust can be a significant issue on older models
- • Parts availability can be challenging for specific components
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(1100 Hatchback: 1973 - 1977).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Talbot |
| Model: | Simca |
| Generation: | 1100 Break/tourisme |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.3 Spezial (75 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1974 |
| End of production: | 1976 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Engine: | |
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| Power: | 75 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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