1953 Simca 9 Sport

The 9 Sport is a rear wheel drive coupé motor vehicle with a front mounted engine, manufactured by Simca. Its 4 cylinder, overhead valve naturally aspirated engine has 2 valves per cylinder and a volume of 1.2 litres. This unit musters power and torque figures of 50 bhp (51 PS/37 kW) at 4800 rpm and 98 Nm (72 lbft/10 kgm) at 3000 rpm respectively. A 4 speed manual transmission supplies the power to the wheels. Its quoted weight at the kerb is 945 kg. Maximum claimed speed is 135 km/h (84 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2+2 seats
Length
4150 mm
Weight
945 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.2 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
51 PS / 50 bhp / 37 kW @ 4800 rpm
Torque
98 Nm / 72 ft.lb / 10 kgm @ 3000 rpm
Top speed
135 km/h / 84 mph

1953 Simca 9 Sport specifications

1953 Simca 9 Sport data
bodywork
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Body type	2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2443 mm	96.2 inches
Track/tread (front)	1231 mm	48.5 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1226 mm	48.3 inches
Length	4150 mm	163.4 inches
Width	1540 mm	60.6 inches
Height	1390 mm	54.7 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.7
Kerb weight	945 kg	2083 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	40 litres	8.8 [10.6] 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	51 PS (50 bhp) (37 kW) at 4800 rpm
maximum torque	98 Nm (72 ft·lb) (10 kgm) at 3000 rpm
Specific output	30.5 kW/litre 41.5 ps/litre 41 bhp/litre 0.67 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 PBIC carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1008.6 kPa (146.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	3
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 53.65 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 PS/kg 39.46 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 52.91 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 25.35 kg/kW 42.34 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	5.50-15
Tyres rear	5.50-15
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.00
general
Carfolio.com ID	560087
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	12.9
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1953 Simca 9 Sport added 2018-10-05. Last modified 2020-03-16.