Having owned a 309 I've always been interested in its development story. Whilst it is well known that it was in development as the Chrsyler C28 project, to be later named the Talbot Arizona, I am still left slightly curious.
How much of the engineering work was carried out by Simca/Chrsyler people? I know the suspension/chassis is all near identical to the 205 but it is interesting to note that even in the early '90s they still carried the old Simca OHV motors.
Things like the petrol flap opening and cap are unlike other Peugeots of the time. I can't come to the conclusion of whether the Arizona is simply the UK designed body with total Peugeot design of everything else bar Simca engines or the design work was undertaken by Simca/Chrysler people using Peugeot technology.
Also interesting is the original Horizon, from what I've read this wasn't really that bad of a car, at one point even using the PSA 1905cc XUD motor.
Just as an aside, it's interesting to note that even in 1990, 405s, at least English assembled ones had the Talbot T on their windows.
Who knows, maybe I'm the only person interested in the late '70s/early '80s Simca/Chrysler/Talbot-Peugeot era? Either way, a nice excuse to utilise the new forum.
How much of the engineering work was carried out by Simca/Chrsyler people? I know the suspension/chassis is all near identical to the 205 but it is interesting to note that even in the early '90s they still carried the old Simca OHV motors.
Things like the petrol flap opening and cap are unlike other Peugeots of the time. I can't come to the conclusion of whether the Arizona is simply the UK designed body with total Peugeot design of everything else bar Simca engines or the design work was undertaken by Simca/Chrysler people using Peugeot technology.
Also interesting is the original Horizon, from what I've read this wasn't really that bad of a car, at one point even using the PSA 1905cc XUD motor.
Just as an aside, it's interesting to note that even in 1990, 405s, at least English assembled ones had the Talbot T on their windows.
Who knows, maybe I'm the only person interested in the late '70s/early '80s Simca/Chrysler/Talbot-Peugeot era? Either way, a nice excuse to utilise the new forum.