Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Mini
Production years: 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990
It was the longest production vehicle ever built by Citroen. Its lifespan was 51 years and it was the most beloved French car. A vehicle that helped rebuilt France after WWII: the 2CV
The 2CV name came from the car's fiscal power of just 2, which was a great deal in a reconstructing country. It was unveiled at the 1948 Paris Motor Show and its air-cooled front-engine and front-wheel drive system made it easy to drive. The simple, yet comfortable, suspension made it very good on unpaved or bad roads. It suffered many upgrades over time. And, while the first models were only available in gray color, one wiper, one headlight, and a canvas top, over time it was improved. The last 2CV rolled out from Citroen's factory in Portugal on July 27th, 1990. With all of its variations, the 2CV family was produced in over 9 million units.
The curved hood, flat panels on the sides, and the arched roofline were characteristic of the 2CV. In the beginning, it started with one round headlight, over the time it received a second lamp. When the trend asked for rectangular units, they just mounted them on the car. When the market shifted back to the round ones, they did it overnight.
The interior was very simple. Its minimalist cabin offered room for five and no comfort features. It didn't even feature a heater in the first years and it took quite a while, until 1954, to receive a light for the speedometer. It was a basic transportation device, an “umbrella on wheels”.
There was a lot of ingenuity behind the car and, due to its fuel-efficiency, it gathered more attention when the first oil crisis started in 1974. It was the peak production year with almost 90.000 units.
ENGINE SPECS - 0.4L 4MT FWD (10 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H2 |
Displacement: | 375 cm3 |
Power: | 7 KW @ 3500 RPM 10 HP @ 3500 RPM 9 BHP @ 3500 RPM |
Torque: | 17 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 23 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 39 mph (63 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Drums |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 125 X 400 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 148.8 in (3780 mm) |
Width: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 49.6/49.6 in (1,260/1,260 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.5 in (2400 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.3 cuFT (320 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.45 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1113 lbs (505 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 1720 lbs (780 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 0.4L 4MT FWD (12 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H2 |
Displacement: | 425 cm3 |
Power: | 8.8 KW @ 4200 RPM 12 HP @ 4200 RPM 12 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 17 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 23 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 48 mph (77 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Drums |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 125 - 380 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 148.8 in (3780 mm) |
Width: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 49.6/49.6 in (1,260/1,260 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.5 in (2400 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.5 in (191 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.3 cuFT (320 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.45 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1113 lbs (505 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 1874 lbs (850 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 0.4L 4MT FWD (24 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H2 |
Displacement: | 435 cm3 |
Power: | 17.7 KW @ 6750 RPM 24 HP @ 6750 RPM 24 BHP @ 6750 RPM |
Torque: | 21 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 28 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 63 mph (101 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 45 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Drums |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 125 - 380 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 150.8 in (3830 mm) |
Width: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 49.6/49.6 in (1,260/1,260 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.5 in (2400 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.8 cuFT (249 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.45 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1235 lbs (560 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 1973 lbs (895 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 0.6L 4MT FWD (29 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H2 |
Displacement: | 602 cm3 |
Power: | 21.3 KW @ 5750 RPM 29 HP @ 5750 RPM 29 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 29 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 39 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 71.4 mph (115 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 33.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 125SR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 150.8 in (3830 mm) |
Width: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 49.6/49.6 in (1,260/1,260 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.5 in (2400 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7.8 cuFT (221 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.45 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1290 lbs (585 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2050 lbs (930 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |