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Simca 1100 Special

(1972 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)SimcaIssued from1972
Model1100 SpecialIssued until
Serie1100Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerSimcaCountryFR,BR

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors3
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length3944 mm / 155.3 in / 155.3 inTotal (curb) weight920 kg / 2028 lb / 2028 lb
Width1588 mm / 62.5 in / 62.5 inDry weight
Height1458 mm / 57.4 in / 57.4 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2520 mm / 99.2 in / 99.2 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1381 mm / 54.4 in / 54.4 inTowing weight
Track rear1324 mm / 52.1 in / 52.1 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance120 mm / 4.7 in / 4.7 inFuel capacity42 l / 9.2 UK gal / 11.1 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.57  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerSimcaValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore76.7 mm / 3.02 in / 3.02 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke70.0 mm / 2.76 in / 2.76 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.1
Fuel supplyEngine displacement1294 cm3 / 79.0 cu in / 79.0 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity323.50 cm3/cylinder / 19.741 cu in/cylinder / 19.741 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Compression ratio9.6 : 1
SumpMax. output power55.9 kW / 76.0 hp / 76.0 hp at 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque103.0 Nm / 76.0 lbft / 76.0 lbft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output55.2 kW / 75.1 bhp / 75.1 bhp
CoolantwaterSpecific output58.0 kW/l / 1.292 bhp/cu in / 1.292 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque79.60 Nm/l / 0.696 lbft/cu in / 0.696 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1.08
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.71

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed154 km/h / 96 mph / 96 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio81.52 kW/ton / 110.84 bhp/ton / 110.84 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinionSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock3.3Turning circle10.80 m / 35.43 ft / 35.43 ft
Suspension frontI.W.LongTB.ARB.Suspension rearI.LongTA.TransTB.ARB.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardrum, servo-assisted
Brakes detailsBraked area
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear

Technical specifications and performance data of Simca 1100 Special

 
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