Interesting Facts About the Simca Samba
The Simca Samba, rebadged as the Talbot Samba, was launched in the early 1980s as a compact city car built in the former Simca factory at Poissy, France. Produced by the PSA Group, it carried the short‑lived Talbot brand and quickly became a recognizable French urban vehicle.
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Launch and Production Start
Production of the Talbot Samba began in October 1981, and the model was officially launched that same year under the Talbot name. The car was assembled in the historic Simca plant in Poissy, marking a new chapter for the facility.
Engine and Model Variants
Early Samba models, such as the 1.0 LE and LS, were offered from 1981 to 1983 and were powered by a 954 cc engine (designations XV3, XV5, XV8). These small‑displacement units underscored the Samba’s role as an efficient city car.
Bodywork Longevity
Bodywork components for the Talbot Samba were supplied for model years spanning 1981 through 1986, indicating that the car’s exterior design remained in production for several years after its launch.
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