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Talbot Simca 1301 1.3 Spezial (54 Hp)
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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)
1301 Overview:
Talbot Simca (1301). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Talbot Simca 1301 predates modern safety standards and Euro NCAP testing, which began in 1997. Safety features would be minimal by contemporary measures, focusing on basic structural integrity rather than advanced occupant protection systems.
1.3 Spezial (54 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Identical performance to the LS/GL/GLS 54 Hp variant, providing functional but modest power for daily commutes and urban environments.
Fuel Economy
Basic fuel economy, consistent with other lower-powered 1.3L options of the period, offering no significant advantage in efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Practical and spacious interior for its class.
- • Comfortable ride quality for long journeys.
- • Simple, robust mechanicals for easier maintenance.
- • Affordable entry into family car ownership.
- • Classic 1970s design appeal.
Cons:
- • Modest performance, especially with lower-powered engines.
- • Outdated safety features by modern standards.
- • Rust susceptibility, common for vehicles of this era.
- • Basic interior amenities and styling.
- • Limited availability of parts today.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(1100 Hatchback: 1973 - 1977).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Talbot |
| Model: | Simca |
| Generation: | 1301 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.3 Spezial (54 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1974 |
| End of production: | 1976 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Engine: | |
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| Power: | 54 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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