Simca Ariane

Simca Ariane
Overview
ManufacturerSimca
Also calledSimca Miramas
Production1957–1963
Body and chassis
ClassLarge family car
Body style4-door saloon
LayoutFR layout
RelatedFord Vedette
Simca Vedette
Simca / Chrysler Esplanada
Powertrain
Engine1.3 L Flash I4
(1957 - 1963)
2.4 L Aquillon V8
(1958 - 1961)
Transmission4-speed manual. Synchromesh on top 3 ratios[1]
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,690 mm (105.9 in)[1]
Length4,500 mm (177.2 in)[1]
Width1,750 mm (68.9 in)[1]
Height1,480 mm (58.3 in)[1]
Chronology
SuccessorSimca 1300/1500
Simca Ariane, rear view. The increased height of the fins incorporating the tail-light clusters identify this example as a car produced during or after 1959.

The Simca Ariane is a large saloon car launched in April 1957 by the French automaker Simca and manufactured in the company's factory at Poissy until 1963.

  1. ^ a b c d e "Automobilia". Toutes les voitures françaises 1962 (salon Paris oct 1961). 19. Paris: Histoire & collections: Page 63. 2001.