The Simca Coupé de Ville is a rear wheel drive car, with its motor mounted in the front, and a 2 door coupé bodyshell designed by Facel.
Power is supplied by an overhead valve, 1.2 litre naturally aspirated 4 cylinder motor, with 2 valves per cylinder that produces power and torque figures of 50 bhp (51 PS/37 kW) at 4800 rpm and 98 N·m (72 lb·ft/10 kgm) at 3000 rpm respectively.
A 4 speed manual transmission transmits the power to the wheels.
The Simca Coupé de Ville weighs a claimed 890 kg at the kerb.
Maximum stated speed is 135 km/h, which equates to 84 mph.
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