(1939 model)
| Marque (make) | Citroën | Issued from | 1939 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 15 CV Cabriolet | Issued until | |
| Serie | 15CV | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Citroën | Country | FR |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 3 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4760 mm / 187.4 in / 187.4 in | Total (curb) weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1790 mm / 70.5 in / 70.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | Load capacity | ||
| Wheelbase | 3087 mm / 121.5 in / 121.5 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1487 mm / 58.5 in / 58.5 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1487 mm / 58.5 in / 58.5 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 70 l / 15.4 UK gal / 18.5 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.54 |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Citroën | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 78.0 mm / 3.07 in / 3.07 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 100.0 mm / 3.94 in / 3.94 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.78 | |
| Fuel supply | 1 So 30 FFIAP carb | Engine displacement | 2867 cm3 / 175.0 cu in / 175.0 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 4 | Unitary capacity | 477.83 cm3/cylinder / 29.159 cu in/cylinder / 29.159 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Compression ratio | |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 55.2 kW / 75.1 hp / 75.1 hp at 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 191.0 Nm / 140.9 lbft / 140.9 lbft at 1500 rpm / 1500 rpm / 1500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output | 54.4 kW / 74.0 bhp / 74.0 bhp |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 25.8 kW/l / 0.575 bhp/cu in / 0.575 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 66.62 Nm/l / 0.583 lbft/cu in / 0.583 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 135 km/h / 84 mph / 84 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 185 x 400 | Tyres rear | 185 x 400 |
| Brakes front | drum | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brakes details | Braked area | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of Citroën 15 CV Cabriolet
