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Samba
1981 Talbot Samba
United Kingdom
Gasoline
2WD
Hatchback
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1981
Make
Talbot
Model
Samba
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
5
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.0 Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
45 hp
Power (kW)
33 kW
Top speed
129 km/h
(80 mph)
0–60 mph
19.8 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
20.8 seconds
Displacement
954 cc
Dimensions
Length
3,506 mm
(138.0 in)
Width
1,528 mm
(60.2 in)
Wheelbase
2,340 mm
(92.1 in)
Curb weight
725 kg
(1,598 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Configuration
Bore
70 mm
(2.8 in)
Stroke
62 mm
(2.4 in)
Compression Ratio
9.3 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
40 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
6.4 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,292 mm
(50.9 in)
Track, Rear
1,272 mm
(50.1 in)
Turning Circle
9.8 m
Weight
Gross Weight
1,060 kg
(2,337 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
500 kg
(1,102 lb)
Cargo Capacity
335 kg
(739 lb)
Max Roof Load
50 kg
(110 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Interior
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
236 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
928 litres
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Subcompact Car/Economy Car
British Classification
City Car
Australian Classification
Microcar
European Segment
A-Segment
Car.info Classification
Mini Car
Samba
Model
2 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
Samba Standard
1981–1986
Generation
1st Generation
Year
1981
Powertrain
1.0 Manual
Horsepower
45 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
HatchbackHatchback
2WD
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline