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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

CITROEN 2CV 1949-1990 125 Photos
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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.

CITROEN 2CV 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
  4 gasoline engines
  • 0.4L 4MT FWD (10 HP)
  • 0.4L 4MT FWD (12 HP)
  • 0.4L 4MT FWD (24 HP)
  • 0.6L 4MT FWD (29 HP)

CITROEN 2CV
0.4L 4MT FWD (10 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 0.4L 4MT FWD (10 HP)
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
Top Speed:39 mph (63 km/h)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Drums
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:125 X 400
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:1113 lbs (505 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:1720 lbs (780 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)

CITROEN 2CV
0.4L 4MT FWD (12 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 0.4L 4MT FWD (12 HP)
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
Top Speed:48 mph (77 km/h)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Drums
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:125 - 380
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:1113 lbs (505 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:1874 lbs (850 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)

CITROEN 2CV
0.4L 4MT FWD (24 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 0.4L 4MT FWD (24 HP)
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
Top Speed:63 mph (101 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):45 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Drums
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:125 - 380
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:1235 lbs (560 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:1973 lbs (895 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)

CITROEN 2CV
0.6L 4MT FWD (29 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 0.6L 4MT FWD (29 HP)
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
Top Speed:71.4 mph (115 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):33.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:125SR15
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:1290 lbs (585 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:2050 lbs (930 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
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