Interesting Facts About the Talbot Sunbeam
The Talbot Sunbeam name has spanned several automotive eras, beginning as an up‑market sports‑saloon under the Rootes Group and later re‑emerging under Chrysler and PSA ownership. Its lineage reflects shifts in branding, engine options, and performance focus from the late 1930s through the early 1980s.
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Rootes Group Origins (1938‑1954)
The Sunbeam‑Talbot brand was created by the Rootes Group to produce up‑market sports‑saloon versions from 1938 until 1954, building on the heritage of its predecessor, Clément‑Talbot Limited.
The 1954 Sunbeam‑Talbot Mk III
Introduced in 1954, the Sunbeam‑Talbot Mk III delivered 80 bhp and could reach a top speed of 95 mph. This model stayed in production until 1957, marking the end of the early Sunbeam‑Talbot era.
Revival and Performance Boost (1977‑1979)
After Chrysler’s European operations were taken over by PSA, the model was renamed Talbot Sunbeam and launched in 1977 with three engine choices: 930 cc, 1300 cc and 1600 cc. In 1979 a new 1600 Ti version arrived, using the Avenger Tiger engine to provide notably improved performance.
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