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Simca Aronde

(1951 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)SimcaIssued from1951
ModelArondeIssued until
SerieArondeNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerSimcaCountryFR,BR

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4064 mm / 160.0 in / 160.0 inGround clearance159 mm / 6.3 in / 6.3 in
Width1549 mm / 61.0 in / 61.0 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.67
Height1524 mm / 60.0 in / 60.0 inTotal (curb) weight1140 kg / 2513 lb / 2513 lb
Wheelbase2438 mm / 96.0 in / 96.0 inDry weight
Track front1232 mm / 48.5 in / 48.5 inWeight distribution (front)51.0 % / 51.0 % / 51.0 %
Track rear1232 mm / 48.5 in / 48.5 inFuel capacity39 l / 8.6 UK gal / 10.3 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerSimcaValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore72.0 mm / 2.83 in / 2.83 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke75.0 mm / 2.95 in / 2.95 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio0.96
Engine Main bearingsEngine displacement1221 cm3 / 74.5 cu in / 74.5 cu in
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Unitary capacity305.25 cm3/cylinder / 18.627 cu in/cylinder / 18.627 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio6.8 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power33.6 kW / 45.7 hp / 45.7 hp at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque83.0 Nm / 61.2 lbft / 61.2 lbft at 2600 rpm / 2600 rpm / 2600 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output33.1 kW / 45.0 bhp / 45.0 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output36.9 kW/l / 0.822 bhp/cu in / 0.822 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque67.98 Nm/l / 0.595 lbft/cu in / 0.595 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1.00
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.77

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)19.00 s / 19.00 s / 19.00 sTop (maximal) speed117 km/h / 73 mph / 73 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)29.40 s / 29.40 s / 29.40 sPower-to-weight ratio39.47 kW/ton / 53.66 bhp/ton / 53.66 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 alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringworm & sector  
Turns lock-to-lock3.00Turning circle9.10 m / 29.86 ft / 29.86 ft
Suspension frontI.CS.Suspension rearLA.SE.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front5.50-15Tyres rear5.50-15
Brakes frontdrumBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter front250 mm / 9.8 in / 9.8 inBrake diameter rear250 mm / 9.8 in / 9.8 in
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Simca Aronde

 
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