Interesting Facts About the Talbot Horizon C2
The Talbot Horizon is a compact hatchback designed by Chrysler Europe and marketed from 1978 to 1987 under the Simca, Chrysler and Talbot brands. It debuted as the Chrysler Horizon in the UK and later carried the Talbot badge across Europe.
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Launch and Naming History
The C2 project was unveiled on December 7 1977 by Chrysler, Roots Group and Simca throughout Europe. In the United Kingdom it was sold as the Chrysler Horizon, while other markets later adopted the Talbot Horizon name.
Finnish Production Run
Outside Britain, France and the United States, the Horizon was built at Valmet’s Uusikaupunki plant in Finland from 1979 until 1987, taking over production duties previously held by the Saab 96.
Jubilee Horizon One‑Year Edition
In March 1979 the French market received the limited‑run Jubilee Horizon, equipped with a 1442 cc engine. The model was sold for only a single year before being discontinued.
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