Simca Rush engine

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).

Simca Rush engine
Overview
Production	1960-1964
Layout
Configuration	Straight-four
Displacement	79 cubic inches (1,290 cc)
Cylinder bore	75.2mm
Piston stroke	83mm
Cylinder block material	Cast iron
Cylinder head material	Alloy
Valvetrain	OHV 2 valves per cyl.
Valvetrain drive system	Timing gears
Combustion
Fuel system	Carburetor
Fuel type	Gasoline
Oil system	Wet sump
Cooling system	Water-cooled
Output
Power output	70.9 PS (70 hp; 52 kW)
Chronology
Predecessor	Simca Flash engine
Successor	Simca Poissy engine Simca Type 342 and 345 Engines

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