 Fitting the body of the former first-generation Simca Vedette with a 1290cc (7CV) "Flash" four cylinder engine from the much smaller Simca Aronde produced a car that focused on economy rather than speedy acceleration.Presented in April 1957, the Ariane filled the gap between Aronde and Vedette.In October of the same year, the Ariane 8 was presented - a version powered by the same "Aquillon" 2351 cc (13CV) V-eight-cylinder unit that powered the Vedette.