1977 Simca 1005 LS

The 1005 LS is a road car from Simca, with rear wheel drive, a rear located engine and a 4 door sedan/saloon body style. It is powered by a naturally aspirated engine of 0.9 litre capacity. This unit features overhead valve valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It has an output of 39 bhp (39.5 PS/29.1 kW) of power at 5800 rpm, and maximum torque of 63 N·m (46 lb·ft/6.4 kgm) at 2000 rpm. A 4 speed manual 'box transmits the power to the driven wheels. It weighs a claimed 795 kg at the kerb. Top quoted speed is 133 km/h (83 mph).
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
3810 mm
Weight
795 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.9 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
39.5 PS / 39 bhp / 29.1 kW @ 5800 rpm
Torque
63 Nm / 46 ft.lb / 6.4 kgm @ 2000 rpm
Top speed
133 km/h / 83 mph

1977 Simca 1005 LS specifications

1977 Simca 1005 LS data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2220 mm	87.4 inches
Track/tread (front)	1260 mm	49.6 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1270 mm	50 inches
Length	3810 mm	150 inches
Width	1480 mm	58.3 inches
Height	1360 mm	53.5 inches
Ground clearance	140 mm	5.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.72
Kerb weight	795 kg	1753 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	36 litres	7.9 [9.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Simca
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	0.9 litre 944 cc (57.606 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	68 × 65 mm 2.68 × 2.56 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.05
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	39.5 PS (39 bhp) (29.1 kW) at 5800 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	63 Nm (46 ft·lb) (6.4 kgm) at 2000 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	30.8 kW/litre 41.9 ps/litre 41.3 bhp/litre 0.68 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	66.74 Nm/litre 0.81 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	9.4:1
Fuel system	1 Solex 32 BICSA carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	838.6 kPa (121.6 psi)
Maximum RPM	6000 rpm
crankshaft bearings	5
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	236 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	22 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	133 km/h (83 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 49.74 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 PS/kg 36.58 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 49.06 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 27.34 kg/kW 45.66 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	rear
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock	3.170
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front	5 x 13
Wheel size rear	5 x 13
Tyres front	145 SR 13
Tyres rear	145 SR 13
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.96
Final drive ratio	4.38
general
Carfolio.com ID	254287
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	11.5
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1977 Simca 1005 LS added 2011-08-27. Last modified 2020-02-02.