Simca Chambord (Brazilian model)
# Simca Chambord (Brazilian model)

The Simca Chambord is a car built by Simca do Brasil, a subsidiary of the French automobile manufacturer Simca. Based on the Simca Vedette, the first Brazilian Chambord left the production line in March 1959. It featured a standard 84 hp (63 kW) V8 engine, a 3-speed gearbox with the shifter located on the steering column, and was assembled from parts imported from France. Related models included the Simca Présidence, Simca Rallye, Simca Jangada (a station wagon based on the Simca Marly), Simca Alvorada, and Simca Profissional.

Throughout 1960 Simca do Brasil gradually introduced parts produced by local OEM parts suppliers. In 1961, the Chambord received an improved engine with 90 hp (67 kW) and 15% more torque, a slightly shorter differential. 98% of the parts were of Brazilian production. A special version, called the Tufão (whirlwind) featured some additional luxury items in its interior.

42,910 units of the Chambord were built up to 1966, and the engine performance gradually rose to 120 hp (89 kW). These more powerful Chambords had an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 14.3 seconds and a top speed of 160 km/h (99 mph).

In November 1966 Simca introduced the Esplanada at the Salão do Automóvel, Brazil's sole motor show, as a replacement for the Chambord.

## Production numbers

* Chambord - 42,910
* Présidence - 848
* Rallye - 3,992
* Jangada - 2,705
* Alvorada - 378
* Profissional - unknown
* Total - 50,833
