1951 Simca Aronde

The Aronde is an automobile from Simca, with rear wheel drive, a front positioned engine and a 4 door sedan/saloon body style. The 1.2 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, overhead valve, 4 cylinder that has an output of 44 bhp (44.6 PS/32.8 kW) of power at 4500 rpm, and maximum torque of 83 N·m (61 lb·ft/8.5 kgm) at 2600 rpm. The engine transmits power to the wheels via a 4 speed manual transmission. Quoted weight at the kerb is 1140 kg. It is claimed to manage a maxiumum speed of 117 km/h which is 73 mph.
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4064 mm
Weight
1140 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.2 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
44.6 PS / 44 bhp / 32.8 kW @ 4500 rpm
Torque
83 Nm / 61 ft.lb / 8.5 kgm @ 2600 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 29.4 s
Top speed
117 km/h / 73 mph

1951 Simca Aronde specifications

1951 Simca Aronde data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2438 mm	96 inches
Track/tread (front)	1232 mm	48.5 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1232 mm	48.5 inches
Length	4064 mm	160 inches
Width	1549 mm	61 inches
Height	1524 mm	60 inches
Ground clearance	159 mm	6.3 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.67
Kerb weight	1140 kg	2513 lb
Weight distribution	51% front
fuel tank capacity	39 litres	8.6 [10.3] 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	44.6 PS (44 bhp) (32.8 kW) at 4500 rpm
maximum torque	83 Nm (61 ft·lb) (8.5 kgm) at 2600 rpm
Specific output	26.9 kW/litre 36.5 ps/litre 36 bhp/litre 0.59 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	67.98 Nm/litre 0.82 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	6.8:1
Fuel system	1 Solex 32 PBIC carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	854.2 kPa (123.9 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)	19 s
Acceleration 0-60mph	29.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	23.6 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	117 km/h (73 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 39.13 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 PS/kg 28.78 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 kW/kg 38.6 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 34.74 kg/kW 58.04 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	3.000
Turning circle	9.10 m
Front suspension	I.CS.
Rear suspension	LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	5.50-15
Tyres rear	5.50-15
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter	250 mm
Rear brake diameter	250 mm
Braked area	1129 cm²
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.77
general
Carfolio.com ID	44066
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	12.9
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1951 Simca Aronde added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.