The Simca Chambord was a large V8-engined saloon of the French maker Simca. In the second generation of the Vedette range it took the place of the Régence at the top of the line, with a longer, more ornate body and large tailfins in the American manner. Simca do Brasil began building it in March 1959, at first from parts imported almost entirely from France, and in Brazil it became the mainstream model of the range, powered by the Ford-derived Aquilon 2.4-litre V8 that was uprated several times. About 42,910 were built up to 1966, and the later, more powerful cars reached a top speed of 160 km/h before the Esplanada replaced the Chambord in November 1966.
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Exemplifies
Source Simca Vedette (Wikipedia)
Of Make
Source Simca Vedette (Wikipedia)
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1. Simca Vedette (Wikipedia)
Models (Brazilian market), Chambord
the first Brazilian Chambord left the production line in March 1959
Models (Brazilian market), Chambord production
42,910 units of the Chambord were built up to 1966
Models (Brazilian market), Chambord performance
a top speed of 160 km/h (99 mph)
Models (Brazilian market), first Brazilian Chambord
It featured a standard 84 hp (62 kW) V8 engine
Models (Brazilian market), engine
The Ford-sourced Aquilon 2.4-litre V8 engine underwent a number of improvements
Models (Brazilian market), replacement
In November 1966 Simca introduced the Esplanada at the Salão do Automóvel, Brazil's sole motor show, as a replacement for the Chambord.
Models (Brazilian market), Simca do Brasil
The Simca Chambord and its derivatives were built by Simca's Brazilian subsidiary, Simca do Brasil.
Second generation, end of French production
French production of the V8-engined cars ended in the summer of 1961
In Group: Luxury Cars, Simca Alvorada, base on the posh Chambord
based on the posh Chambord
Exemplifies: Automobile Transport, Second generation, Chambord
Using the new body, the Versailles was replaced by Simca Vedette Beaulieu and the Régence by the Chambord
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