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1978 Chrysler Simca Horizon SX technical specifications

Technical specifications of 1978 Chrysler Simca Horizon SX

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bodywork
1978 Chrysler Simca Horizon SX See all Chrysler models
Type4/5S HBK

Key:
SAL
Saloon (Sedan)
FHC
Fixed-head coupé
DHC
Drop-head coupé (Convertible)
HBK
Hatchback
EST
Estate (Station Wagon)
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Designer
Number of doors 5

dimensions & weight
1978 Chrysler Simca Horizon SX See all Chrysler models
Wheelbase 2520 mm 99.2 in
Track front 1420 mm 55.9 in
rear 1380 mm 54.3 in
Length 3960 mm 155.9 in
Width 1680 mm 66.1 in
Height 1410 mm 55.5 in
Length:wheelbase ratio 1.57
Ground clearance 180 mm 7.1 in
Kerb weight 1025 kg 2260 lb
Weight distribution
(Front)		 59.40 %
Fuel capacity 47 litres 10.3 UK Gal 12.4 US Gal

aerodynamics
1978 Chrysler Simca Horizon SX See all Chrysler models
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

engine
1978 Chrysler Simca Horizon SX See all Chrysler models
Bore × stroke 76.70 mm × 78.00 mm
3.02 in × 3.07 in
Cylinders S-4
Displacement 1.4 litre
1442 cc
(87.996 cu in)
Type OHV
Key:
SOHC
Single overhead camshaft
DOHC
Double overhead camshaft
OHV
Overhead valves
TS
Two stroke
SV
Side valves
Sl
Sleeve valves
oise
Overhead inlet side exhaust
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2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
Construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.50:1
Fuel system 1 We carb
Maximum power
(DIN)		 84.2 PS (83 bhp) (61.9 kW)
@ 5600 rpm
Specific output 57.6 bhp/litre
0.94 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque
(DIN)		 121.0 Nm (89 ft·lb) (12.3 kgm)
@ 3000 rpm
bmep 1054.5 kPa (152.9 psi)
Specific torque 83.91 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Manufacturer Simca
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 0.98
Unitary capacity 360.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

performance
1978 Chrysler Simca Horizon SX See all Chrysler models
0-50 mph (80 km/h)
0-60 mph
0-100 km/h
0-100 mph
80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top
Standing ¼mile
Standing km
Top speed 161 km/h (100 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 Emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
Power-to-weight 80.98 bhp/ton

chassis
1978 Chrysler Simca Horizon SX See all Chrysler models
Engine location Front
Engine alignment Transverse
Drive FWD

Key:
FWD
Front wheel drive
RWD
Rear wheel drive
AWD
All wheel drive
4WD
Four wheel drive
 
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 4.400
Turning circle 10.20 m
Suspension front I.TB.W.ARB.
rear I.SwLongTA.CS.ARB.
Key:
I
Independent
LA
Live axle
dD
de Dion axle
W
Wishbone
DW
Double wishbones
CS
Coil springs
ARB
Anti-roll bar
LS
Leaf springs
SE
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
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Wheels front
rear
Tyresfront
rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S

Key:
Ve
Ventilated
Di
Disc (Disk)
Dr
Drum
S
Servo-assisted
ABS
Anti-lock Braking System
Brake ∅front
rear
Braked area
Transmission 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.00

general
1978 Chrysler Simca Horizon SX See all Chrysler models
RAC rating 14.6
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1978 Chrysler Simca Horizon SX added 1996-05-04.
Last modified 2008-04-03.
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