Simca Chambord (Brazilian model)
Simca Chambord Tufão 1966 model
The Simca Chambord Brazil was the first built in Brazil by Simca do Brasil model. The Chambord Brazil was a vehicle of the upper class and corresponded closely to the French edition of Chambord based on the Simca Vedette. The engine was taken over by Ford Ford Flathead V8 engine with 2.4 liter displacement and first 62 kW (84 hp) at 4800 rpm and 155 Nm at 2750/min. About a single dry, a teilsychronisiertes three -speed gearbox and a one-piece propeller shaft, the rear wheels were driven. The rear axle was rigid and suspended on leaf springs, front there was a " stability Automatic" said MacPherson suspension and a steering role. All wheels had called hydraulically operated drum brakes, front duplex, " Twinplex ". First he is made of imported parts from France.
. Starting in March 1959, the Chambord Brazil with an enlarged engine and 3 -speed transmission with shift lever on the steering column offered.
From 1960 a part of the components of the local Brazilian suppliers was produced, this proportion was increased stepwise. In 1961 the Chambord - Brazil- model an improved engine, now with 66 kW (90 hp) and 15 percent more torque. Meanwhile, already originated 98 percent of the parts produced in Brazil.
The station wagon was called Simca Jangada A special luxury version was presented as Simca Tufão ( whirlwind ) and as Simca Présidence with an extended wheelbase.
In 1963, the engine power up to 88 kW was increased (120 PS), first in the Simca rally. This was a equipped for sporty drivers Chambord Brazil with narrow graded transmission. It accelerated from 0 to 100 km / h in 14.3 seconds, with a top speed of 160 km / h
In 1964 there was the Simca Alvorada and 1965, his successor Simca Profissional economical equipped versions of Chambord Brazil. At the request of the Brazilian government, all manufacturers had to offer such models.
Until 1966, a total of 50 833 units of Chambord Brazil were built, which are divided as follows:
- Chambord (1959 - 1966): 42 910
- Présidence (1960 - 1966): 848
- Rally (1962 - 1966): 3,992
- Jangada (1962 - 1966): 2,705
- Alvorado (1963 - 1965): 378
The production numbers of the Profissional are not known, they are included in the numbers for the Chambord.
The successor Simca Esplanada was established in November 1966 Brazil's only car exhibition Salão do Automóvel presented.