(1957 model)
| Marque (make) | Simca Vedette | Issued from | 1957 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Versailles | Issued until | |
| Serie | Versailles | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Simca Vedette | Country | FR |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4495 mm / 177.0 in / 177.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1130 kg / 2491 lb / 2491 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1727 mm / 68.0 in / 68.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1480 mm / 58.3 in / 58.3 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2692 mm / 106.0 in / 106.0 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1346 mm / 53.0 in / 53.0 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1321 mm / 52.0 in / 52.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 152 mm / 6.0 in / 6.0 in | Fuel capacity | 60 l / 13.2 UK gal / 15.9 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.67 |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Simca | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 66.1 mm / 2.60 in / 2.60 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 85.7 mm / 3.37 in / 3.37 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.77 | |
| Fuel supply | 1 Ze carb | Engine displacement | 2351 cm3 / 143.5 cu in / 143.5 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 293.88 cm3/cylinder / 17.934 cu in/cylinder / 17.934 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | side valves (flathead, L-block, L-head) | Compression ratio | 7.2 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 59.7 kW / 81.2 hp / 81.2 hp at 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 149.0 Nm / 109.9 lbft / 109.9 lbft at 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output | 58.8 kW / 79.9 bhp / 79.9 bhp |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 34.0 kW/l / 0.758 bhp/cu in / 0.758 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 63.38 Nm/l / 0.554 lbft/cu in / 0.554 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.9 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 70.80 kW/ton / 96.26 bhp/ton / 96.26 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.W. | Suspension rear | LA.SE. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | drum | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brakes details | Braked area | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of Simca Vedette Versailles
