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Talbot Simca 1100 Hatchback 1.3 Spezial TI (82 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 Hatchback Overview:
Talbot Simca (1100 Hatchback). A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.3 Spezial TI (82 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The most potent engine in the lineup, offering spirited performance for its era, ideal for enthusiastic driving and highway cruising.
Fuel Economy
Decent for a performance-oriented engine of its time, but not the most frugal option, prioritizing power over ultimate efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Pioneering hatchback versatility and practicality
- • Spacious interior for its class
- • Diverse engine range catering to various needs
- • Good handling and ride comfort for its era
- • Front-wheel-drive layout offered superior traction
Cons:
- • Basic safety features by modern standards
- • Susceptibility to rust (common for the period)
- • Limited refinement compared to later models
- • Dated design and technology (from a modern perspective)
- • Some engines can feel underpowered on highways
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(1100 Hatchback: 1971 - 1977).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Talbot |
| Model: | Simca |
| Generation: | 1100 Hatchback |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.3 Spezial TI (82 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1972 |
| End of production: | 1977 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 82 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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