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Simca Rush engine

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Simca Rush engine
Overview
Production1960-1964
Layout
ConfigurationStraight-four
Displacement79 cubic inches (1,290 cc)
Cylinder bore75.2mm
Piston stroke83mm
Cylinder block materialCast iron
Cylinder head materialAlloy
ValvetrainOHV 2 valves per cyl.
Valvetrain drive systemTiming gears
Combustion
Fuel systemCarburetor
Fuel typeGasoline
Oil systemWet sump
Cooling systemWater-cooled
Output
Power output70.9 PS (70 hp; 52 kW)
Chronology
PredecessorSimca Flash engine
SuccessorSimca Poissy engine
Simca Type 342 and 345 Engines

The Simca Rush engine was an Overhead valve Inline 4-cylinder engine produced by Simca at their Poissy Plant from 1960 until 1964 and was used in the Simca Aronde. The engine displaced 1290 cubic centimeters (1.3L) and featured an all new five-bearing crankshaft the engine produced up to 57 Hp (43 kW) in standard form, however the upgraded Rush Super M pumped out up to 70 Hp (53 kW).

The Rush engine was always backed by a 4-speed manual transmission, a rarity in the era.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Simca Aronde Super Rush specs, FastestLaps

See also

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