The Simca 1100 became a French bestseller. Produced in over 2 million copies!
A new trend
The development of this model started in the early 1960s. Simca saw a new trend after the BMC Mini and Renault 4 became big sellers. The trend was front-wheel drive and a transverse engine that gave plenty of room for the passengers. Large rear door gave the Renault R4 an extra plus.
Several variants
The all-new Simca 1100 was launched in October 1967 and was the first new model to be fitted with the Chrysler logo and wheel covers. The public fell for the new car, and in 1968 over 138000 cars were sold. For periods this was the best-selling car model in France. In the 1970s, variants with larger and more powerful engines appeared. Special with 75 hp and TI which had a whopping 82 hp. The TI was the first real GTI model on the market (1973). The van version with a high roof VF2 was sold here in Norway as the most affordable van on the market. During the entire production period, the model range varied from year to year.
Simca 1100 – a real bestseller
1100 it became a real bestseller for the factory, and the total production was over 2 copies until 000. It was produced in several countries, including Sweden.
Technical Data (1968)
– Engine: 1118cc / 53 hp or 56 hp
– Measurements/Weight: Length 394 cm, Width 158 cm, Height 146 cm
– Miscellaneous: Top speed 140 km/h.
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Anders de Lange
Anders de Lange writes about car history. He has written about cars and car history for over 30 years, published his own books and written for the Norwegian car press.
