The Matra-Simca Rancho is a front wheel drive road car, with the engine positioned in the front, and a 3 door off-road vehicle bodyshell.
Powering the Matra-Simca Rancho is an overhead valve, 1.4 litre naturally aspirated 4 cylinder powerplant, with 2 valves per cylinder that develops power and torque figures of 80 bhp (81 PS/60 kW) at 5600 rpm and 119 N·m (88 lb·ft/12.1 kgm) at 3000 rpm respectively.
This power is supplied to the wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox.
Claimed weight at the kerb is 1130 kg.
It is claimed to attain a top speed of 145 km/h (90 mph).
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