1950 Simca 8 Sport

The Simca 8 Sport is a convertible/cabriolet with 2 doors and a front mounted powerplant which transmits the power to the rear wheels. Its 1.2 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, overhead valve, 4 cylinder that has an output of 49 bhp (49.7 PS/36.5 kW) of power at 4800 rpm, and maximum torque of 98 N·m (72 lb·ft/10 kgm) at 3000 rpm. The engine transfers its power through to the wheels by means of a 4 speed manual gearbox. Quoted kerb weight is 900 kg. The Simca 8 Sport is claimed to manage a maxiumum speed of 135 km/h which is 84 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2+2 seats
Length
4100 mm
Weight
900 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.2 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
49.7 PS / 49 bhp / 36.5 kW @ 4800 rpm
Torque
98 Nm / 72 ft.lb / 10 kgm @ 3000 rpm
Top speed
135 km/h / 84 mph

1950 Simca 8 Sport specifications

1950 Simca 8 Sport data
bodywork
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Body type	2+2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
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	4100 mm	161.4 inches
Width	1550 mm	61 inches
Height	1300 mm	51.2 inches
Ground clearance	170 mm	6.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.69
Kerb weight	900 kg	1984 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	50 litres	11 [13.2] 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	49.7 PS (49 bhp) (36.5 kW) at 4800 rpm
maximum torque	98 Nm (72 ft·lb) (10 kgm) at 3000 rpm
Specific output	29.9 kW/litre 40.7 ps/litre 40.1 bhp/litre 0.66 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	80.26 Nm/litre 0.97 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	7.8:1
Fuel system	1 Solex 32 BIC carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1008.6 kPa (146.3 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	135 km/h (84 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 55.2 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 PS/kg 40.6 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 54.44 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 24.63 kg/kW 41.14 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	5.25-15
Tyres rear	5.25-15
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.30
general
Carfolio.com ID	228437
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	12.9
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1950 Simca 8 Sport added 2011-01-04. Last modified 2020-02-02.