(1957 model)
| Marque (make) | Simca | Issued from | 1957 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Plein Ceil | Issued until | |
| Serie | Plein | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Simca | Country | FR |
| Base platform | Number of doors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 3830 l / 135.26 cu ft / 135.26 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4262 mm / 167.8 in / 167.8 in | Total (curb) weight | 940 kg / 2072 lb / 2072 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1598 mm / 62.9 in / 62.9 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1390 mm / 54.7 in / 54.7 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2443 mm / 96.2 in / 96.2 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1250 mm / 49.2 in / 49.2 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1250 mm / 49.2 in / 49.2 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | ||
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.74 |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Simca | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 74.0 mm / 2.91 in / 2.91 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 75.0 mm / 2.95 in / 2.95 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.99 | |
| Fuel supply | 1 So carb | Engine displacement | 1290 cm3 / 78.7 cu in / 78.7 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 322.50 cm3/cylinder / 19.680 cu in/cylinder / 19.680 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Compression ratio | 7.8 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 42.5 kW / 57.8 hp / 57.8 hp at 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 90.0 Nm / 66.4 lbft / 66.4 lbft at 3100 rpm / 3100 rpm / 3100 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output | 41.9 kW / 57.0 bhp / 57.0 bhp |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 44.2 kW/l / 0.985 bhp/cu in / 0.985 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 69.77 Nm/l / 0.610 lbft/cu in / 0.610 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 140 km/h / 87 mph / 87 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 60.64 kW/ton / 82.45 bhp/ton / 82.45 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.CS. | Suspension rear | LA.SE. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brakes details | Braked area | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of Simca Plein Ceil
