Talbot1983 Samba Specs

1983 Talbot Samba Specifications & Performance

1983 - 1986

Tech Specs Summary


1 L Inline 4

80 mph

20.8 seconds

41 BHP

40.4 mpg

3 Doors

4 Seats

unavailable
kg
740 kg
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
80 mph
0-62 mph
20.8 seconds
0-60 mph
20.1 seconds
Power-to-Weight
55 BHP/Tonne
Power
41 BHP
Torque
48 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
40.4 mpg
Total Range
355 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1 Litre
954 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
41 BHP @ 6,000 RPM
42 ps @ 6,000 RPM
Peak Torque
48 lb·ft @ 2,750 RPM
65 N·m @ 2,750 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
9.3:1
Bore x Stroke
70 x 62 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.13:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
43 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
10 BHP
Unitary Capacity
239 cc
BMEP
8.6 Bar
124.2 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
4 Gears
Tyre Sizes
135 x 13
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Trailing-Arm
Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Small Hatchback
Doors
3
Seats
4
Turning Circle
9.9 m
Kerb Weight
740 kg
Gross Weight
1,060 kg
Maximum Payload
320 kg
Length
3,506 mm
Width
1,528 mm
Height
1,362 mm
Wheelbase
2,340 mm
Front Track
1,292 mm
Rear Track
1,272 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

<= 1549cc
£230
★★★★★
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3.2

Performance Rating2.1
Environment Rating2.8
Practicality Rating2.1

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
City Driving

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