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Talbot Samba 1.0 LS Specs

(1983 - 1984) - Technical Specifications for Years 1983, 1984

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With a fuel consumption of 6.4 litres/100km - 44 mpg UK - 37 mpg US (Average), 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 20.8 seconds, a maximum top speed of 83 mph (133 km/h), a curb weight of 1598 lbs (725 kgs), the Samba 1.0 LS has a naturally-aspirated Inline 4 cylinder engine, Petrol motor, with the engine code 5C1 (XV8).
This engine produces a maximum power of 45 PS (44 bhp - 33 kW) at 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 69 Nm (50 lb.ft) at 2750 rpm. The power is transmitted to the road by the front wheel drive (FWD) with a 4 speed Manual gearbox.
On the topic of chassis details responsible for road holding, handling behavior and ride comfort, the Samba has Independent, McPherson, coil springs, anti-roll bar front suspension and Coil springs, anti-roll bar rear suspension. Stock tire sizes are 135 / - on 13 inch rims at the front, and 135 / - on 13 inch rims at the rear. For stopping power, the Samba 1.0 LS braking system includes Discs at the front and Drums at the rear.
The Samba model is a car manufactured by Talbot, sold new from year 1983 until 1984, and available after that as a used car.

Talbot Samba 1.0 LS Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	Inline 4

Engine Code :	5C1 (XV8)

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	Carburetor Solex 32 PBISA

Engine Alignment :	Transverse

Engine size - Displacement - Engine capacity :	954 cm3 or 58.2 cu-in

Bore x Stroke :	70,0 x 62,0 mm 2.76 x 2.44 inches

Number of valves :	8 Valves

Aspiration :	N/A

Compression Ratio :	9,3

Maximum power - Output - Horsepower :	45 PS or 44 bhp or 33 kW @ 6000 rpm

Maximum torque :	69 Nm or 50 lb.ft @ 2750 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	FWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	4 speed Manual Transmission Relations 1st Gear Ratio: 2nd Gear Ratio: 3rd Gear Ratio: 4th Gear Ratio: Reverse Gear Ratio: Final Drive Ratio:


Talbot Samba 1.0 LS Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined:	6.4 L/100km 44 mpg UK / 37 mpg US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road:	5.2 L/100km 54 mpg UK / 45 mpg US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Highway:	7.6 L/100km 37 mpg UK / 31 mpg US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City:	6.9 L/100km 41 mpg UK / 34 mpg US

Range :	625 Km or 388 miles

Fuel Tank Capacity :	40 L 8.8 UK gallons 10.6 US gallons

CO2 emissions :	149 g/Km (estimate)

Talbot Samba 1.0 LS Performance

Top Speed :	133 km/h or 83 Mph

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	20.8 s

Talbot Samba 1.0 LS Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase :	234 cm or 92.13 inches

Length :	351 cm or 138.19 inches

Width :	153 cm or 60.24 inches

Height :	136 cm or 53.54 inches

Max. Towing Capacity Weight :	0 Kg or 0 lbs

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	-

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Discs (- mm)

Rear Brakes - Dics dimensions :	Drums (- mm)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	135/- R13

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	135/- R13

Curb Weight :	725 kg OR 1598 lbs

Weight-Power Output Ratio :	16.1 kg/hp

Trunk / Boot capacity :	236-928 L

Front Suspension :	Independent, McPherson, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Rear Suspension :	Coil springs, anti-roll bar

What engine is in Talbot Samba 1.0 LS?
The Talbot Samba 1.0 LS has a Inline 4, Petrol engine with 954 cm3 / 58.2 cu-in capacity.

How many horsepower (hp) does a 1983 Talbot Samba 1.0 LS have?
The 1983 Talbot Samba 1.0 LS has 45 PS / 44 bhp / 33 kW.

How much does a Talbot Samba 1.0 LS weighs?
The Talbot Samba 1.0 LS weighs 725 Kg / 1598 lbs.

What is the top speed of a Talbot Samba 1.0 LS?
The Talbot Samba 1.0 LS top speed is 133 Km/h / 83 mph.

Is Talbot Samba 1.0 LS All Wheel Drive (AWD)?
No, the Talbot Samba 1.0 LS is not All Wheel Drive (AWD). It's Front Wheel Drive (FWD).