| Chrysler Sunbeam | |
|---|---|
 Chrysler Sunbeam | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler Europe (1977-1979) PSA (1979-1981) |
| Also called | Talbot Sunbeam (1979–1981) Talbot-Simca Sunbeam [1] Talbot Sunbeam Lotus |
| Production | 1977–1981 |
| Assembly | Linwood, United Kingdom |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Supermini (B) |
| Body style | 3-door hatchback |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Related | Hillman Avenger |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | 4-speed manual[2] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,413 mm (95.0 in)[2] |
| Length | 3,829 mm (150.7 in)[2] |
| Width | 1,603 mm (63.1 in)[2] |
| Height | 1,395 mm (54.9 in)[2] |
| Curb weight | 818 kg (1,803 lb) - 960 kg (2,120 lb)[2] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Hillman Avenger Hillman Imp |
| Successor | Talbot Samba |
The Chrysler Sunbeam is a small supermini three-door hatchback manufactured by Chrysler Europe at the former Rootes Group factory in Linwood in Scotland, from 1977 to 1981. The Sunbeam's development was funded by a UK Government grant with the aim of keeping the Linwood plant running, and the small car was based on the larger Hillman Avenger, also manufactured there. After the takeover of Chrysler's European operations by PSA, the model was renamed Talbot Sunbeam and continued in production until 1981.[3] A Talbot Sunbeam Lotus version was successful in rallying and won the World Rally Championship manufacturers' title for Talbot in 1981.
- ^ Original Talbot Simca Chrysler press pictures, www.talbot-sunbeam.de Retrieved 12 June 2017
- ^ a b c d e f "Fahrbericht: Chrysler Sunbeam: Schottisches Muster". Auto, Motor und Sport. Heft (in German). 19: 152–157. 14 September 1977.
- ^ Robson, Graham (1990). A-Z of Cars of the 1970s. Bideford, Devon: Bay View Books. p. 38. ISBN 978-1-87097-940-5.