42,910 units of the Chambord were built and the engine performance gradually rose to 120 hp (89 kW). These more powerful Chambords had an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 14.3 seconds and a top speed of 160 km/h (99 mph).
In the second half of the year Chrysler took over as majority shareholder.
In November 1966 Simca introduced the Esplanada at the Salão do Automóvel, Brazil's sole motor show, as a replacement for the Chambord.
Classic Car Catalogue
Simca do Brasil 1966
| wb: 2690 mm | V8 cyl. 2414 cm³ 100 hp (SAE) |
V8 cyl. 2505 cm³ 112 hp (SAE) |
V8 cyl. 2414 cm³ 130 hp (SAE) |
V8 cyl. 2505 cm³ 140 hp (SAE) |
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| Chambord | Sedan 4-dr | - | Sedan 4-dr | - | |
| Presidence | - | Sedan 4-dr | - | - | – discontinued |
| Rallye | - | Sedan 4-dr | - | - | – discontinued 3992 were made. |
| Jangada | Kombi 4-dr | - | Kombi 4-dr | - | |
| Profissional | Sedan 4-dr | - | - | - | – discontinued |
| Esplanada | - | - | - | Sedan 4-dr | – new model in November |
Brazil 
Emi-Sul
Chambord
Rallye
Rallye
Profissional
Presidence
Jangada
Espalanda