1950 Simca 8 1200

The 8 1200 is a rear wheel drive saloon motor car with a front placed engine, produced by Simca. Power is produced by an overhead valve, 1.2 litre naturally aspirated 4 cylinder powerplant, with 2 valves per cylinder that provides power and torque figures of 39 bhp (39.5 PS/29.1 kW) at 4000 rpm and 80 N·m (59 lb·ft/8.2 kgm) at 2800 rpm respectively. The engine drives the wheels via a 4 speed manual transmission. Stated kerb weight is 850 kg. Maximum quoted speed is 110 km/h, or 68 mph.
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4020 mm
Weight
850 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.2 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
39.5 PS / 39 bhp / 29.1 kW @ 4000 rpm
Torque
80 Nm / 59 ft.lb / 8.2 kgm @ 2800 rpm
Top speed
110 km/h / 68 mph

1950 Simca 8 1200 specifications

1950 Simca 8 1200 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2420 mm	95.3 inches
Track/tread (front)	1230 mm	48.4 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1226 mm	48.3 inches
Length	4020 mm	158.3 inches
Width	1480 mm	58.3 inches
Height	1500 mm	59.1 inches
Ground clearance	170 mm	6.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.66
Kerb weight	850 kg	1874 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	35 litres	7.7 [9.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Simca
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.2 litre 1221 cc (74.51 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	72 × 75 mm 2.83 × 2.95 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.96
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	39.5 PS (39 bhp) (29.1 kW) at 4000 rpm
maximum torque	80 Nm (59 ft·lb) (8.2 kgm) at 2800 rpm
Specific output	23.8 kW/litre 32.4 ps/litre 31.9 bhp/litre 0.52 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	65.52 Nm/litre 0.79 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	7.2:1
Fuel system	1 Solex 32 BIC carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	823.3 kPa (119.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	305.25 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
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	110 km/h (68 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 46.52 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 PS/kg 34.21 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 kW/kg 45.88 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 29.23 kg/kW 48.82 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	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	5.00-15
Tyres rear	5.00-15
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.77
general
Carfolio.com ID	228536
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	12.9
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1950 Simca 8 1200 added 2011-01-04. Last modified 2020-02-02.