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Talbot Samba 51A 1.1 (50 Hp)
Overall Rating
Talbot Samba:
The Talbot Samba is a city car manufactured by the PSA Group in the former Simca factory in Poissy, France, and marketed under the short-lived modern-day Talbot brand from 1981 to 1986. Based on the Peugeot 104, it and the Talbot Express were the only Talbots not inherited from Chrysler Europe, engineered by PSA alone. It was also the last new Talbot car to be launched. Its demise in 1986 was effectively the end of the Talbot brand for passenger cars. Launched initially as a three-door hatchback, it was also for some time the only small car available in a factory-ordered cabrio body style, and the most economical car in Europe....(Read more on Wikipedia)
51A Overview:
Talbot Samba (51A). A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Talbot Samba (51A) predates modern Euro NCAP testing standards, so no official rating is available. Safety features were basic for its era.
1.1 (50 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A modest improvement over the 0.9L, offering slightly more usable power for mixed city and occasional suburban driving.
Fuel Economy
Good fuel economy, maintaining low running costs while offering a bit more flexibility than the smallest engine.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Compact and agile for city driving
- • Range of economical engines
- • Affordable to buy and run (in its era)
- • Rallye versions offered engaging performance
Cons:
- • Basic safety features (by modern standards)
- • Limited interior space
- • Dated design and technology
- • Rust susceptibility (common for cars of its age)
Specifications:
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Talbot |
| Model: | Samba |
| Generation: | 51A |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.1 (50 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1981 |
| End of production: | 1986 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 50 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
Fuel, speed, and comfort: How does the Talbot Samba rank in your book?