Talbot Samba
Every Talbot Samba generation in the Burbles catalogue — complete specs, rarity tiers, interactive 3D cards, and the collectors who have spotted them on the street.
- Lineage Span
- 1981–1986 4 generations · 8 published trims
- Power Evolution
- 44 → 130 hp Base lead-trim output across eras
- Catalogue Rarity
- 1 Legendary 1 Legendary · 2 Epic · 1 Rare/Common
All 4 Talbot Samba Generations
Each generation deals in its rarity tier’s alloy with its engine disc, lead specs, and first spotter record. Click into any generation for full trims and market figures.
The Peugeot Talbot Sport boss who signed off on building this Group B rally Samba was Jean Todt — years before he ran Ferrari's F1 team and the FIA.
Fibreglass doors, hatch and engine cover brought the Samba Rallye down to just 675 kg — light enough that in hillclimbing it became an even bigger threat than on rally stages.
A 1984 Talbot Samba Cabriolet met a dramatic end on camera: Jeremy Clarkson's 2009 DVD Duel catapulted one into a wall at a clocked 164 mph.
The Samba Cabrio was, for a while, the only small car in Europe you could order as a factory-built convertible straight from the showroom.
Collectors Who Spotted the Talbot Samba
No member has published a public street spot of the Talbot Samba yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Talbot Samba Generation-by-Generation Comparison
Lead figures across every published generation, newest to oldest. Select any generation to inspect all trims and engine options.
| Generation | Years | Tier & Rarity | Engine | Power & Torque | 0–60 mph | Weight | Trims | First Spotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samba Rallye (1983–1986) | 1983–1986 | Epic | 1.2L I4 | 89 hp · 92 lb-ft | — | — | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
| Samba Rallye Group B (SRE / SR2, 1983–1984)SRE/SR2 | 1983–1984 | Legendary200 built | 1.3L I4 | 130 hp | — | 1,488 lb | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Samba Cabrio (1982–1986) | 1982–1986 | Epic | 1.4L I4 | 71 hp · 86 lb-ft | — | — | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Samba (1981–1986)T15 | 1981–1986 | Uncommon | 1.0L I4 | 44 hp · 51 lb-ft | — | — | 3 trims → | Unclaimed |
See a Talbot Samba on the street, point Burbles at it, and that generation’s card goes in your binder with your own photo and serial number. Own one? Add it to your garage in the app.