Interesting Facts About the Simca 1309 C6
The Simca 1309, part of the 1307‑1308‑1309 family, was introduced in the mid‑1970s and carried the development codename “C6”. It was a front‑wheel‑drive liftback that helped define the modern family hatchback segment in Europe.
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Launch and Development Codename
The Simca 1309 debuted alongside its siblings in July 1975, when the 1307 series was launched. During development the entire family was codenamed “C6”, a reference that appears across all three models.
Five‑Door Liftback and Engine Options
From 1975 to 1979 the 1309 was offered as a five‑door hatchback (liftback) body style. It shared a range of engines from 1,294 cc to 1,592 cc, reflecting the series’ flexible powertrain lineup.
Awards, Production Milestones and Popularity
The 1307‑1308‑1309 family earned the European Car of the Year award for 1975‑76, highlighting its contemporary design. Production hit the 100,000‑unit mark on 2 April 1976, and between 1976 and 1979 a total of 487,967 units were built in France, with an additional 185,827 units sold in the UK under the Talbot badge.
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