Interesting Facts About the Simca Alpine C6
The Simca Alpine C6 was introduced as part of the Simca 1307/1308 family, a large family car that rolled out in the mid‑1970s. Developed under the project code “C6,” it served as the replacement for the older Simca 1500 and helped launch a new era for the brand.
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Project C6 – The Simca 1500 Replacement
The Alpine’s development carried the internal code C6 and was specifically created to replace the Simca 1500. The project began in the early 1970s, positioning the Alpine as the fresh face of Simca’s family‑car lineup.
Mechanical Sharing with the Simca 1100
The C6 was engineered around the 1,294 cc and 1,442 cc engine versions of the Simca 1100. In addition to the power units, many gearboxes and suspension components were also borrowed from the 1100, creating a common parts base across the range.
Kick‑starting the Chryslerisation of Simca
The introduction of the 1307/1308 (C6) marked the start of a rapid “Chryslerisation” process for Simca, reshaping the brand’s identity. This shift paved the way for later models, such as the Horizon, which carried the subsequent project code C2.
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