Type
3S FHC
Number of doors
2
Wheelbase
2370 mm 93.3 in
Track: Front
1400 mm 55.1 in
Track: Rear
1460 mm 57.5 in
Length
4010 mm 157.9 in
Width
1740 mm 68.5 in
Height
1220 mm 48 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.69
Ground clearance
171 mm 6.7 in
Kerb weight
980 kg 2161 lb
Weight distribution(Front)
41.00 %
Fuel capacity
56 litres 12.3 UK Gal 14.8 US Gal
Bore
76.70 mm
Cylinders
S-4
Displacement
1.4 litre1442 cc(87.996 cu in)
Construction
cast iron block; light alloy head
Sump
Wet sumped
Compression ratio
9.50:1
Fuel system
1 We 36 DCNF carb
Maximum power(DIN)
83.1 PS (82.0 bhp) (61.1 kW)@ 5600 rpm
Specific output
56.9 bhp/litre0.93 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque(DIN)
124.0 Nm (91 ft?�·lb) (12.6 kgm)@ 3200 rpm
bmep
1080.6 kPa (156.7 psi)
Specific torque
85.99 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
6300 rpm
Manufacturer
Simca
Main bearings
5
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
0.98
Unitary capacity
360.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
Top speed
185 km/h (115 mph)
Power-to-weight
83.67 bhp/ton
Engine location
Mid
Engine alignment
Transverse
Drive
RWD
Steering
rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
3.250
Suspension
front I.W.TB.
Wheels: Front
5.5 x 13
Wheels: Rear
5.5 x 13
Tyres: Front
155 HR 13
Tyres: Rear
185 HR 13
Brakes F/R
Di/Dr-S
Brake ∅: Front
238 mm
Brake ∅: Rear
234 mm
Transmission
4M
Top gear ratio
1.08
Final drive ratio
3.47
RAC rating
14.6
year
1979