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Samba
1983 Talbot Samba
United Kingdom
Gasoline
2WD
Convertible
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1983
Make
Talbot
Model
Samba
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.4 Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
60 hp
Power (kW)
44 kW
Torque
105 Nm (77 lb-ft)
Top speed
152 km/h
(94 mph)
0–60 mph
13.6 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
14.3 seconds
Displacement
1,360 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
75 mm
(3.0 in)
Stroke
77 mm
(3.0 in)
Compression Ratio
9.3 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
40 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
6.1 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,304 mm
(51.3 in)
Track, Rear
1,256 mm
(49.4 in)
Turning Circle
9.8 m
Weight
Gross Weight
1,080 kg
(2,381 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
750 kg
(1,653 lb)
Cargo Capacity
355 kg
(783 lb)
Max Roof Load
0 kg
(0 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet
Interior
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
236 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
Convertible
Variant
Samba Standard
1982–1986
Samba Convertible Generations
1 of 2
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1st Generation
1983–1984
Year
1983
Powertrain
1.4 Manual
Horsepower
60 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
ConvertibleConvertible
2WD
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline