(1948 model)
| Marque (make) | Citroën | Issued from | 1948 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 2CV | Issued until | |
| Serie | 2CV | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Citroën | Country | FR |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3778 mm / 148.7 in / 148.7 in | Total (curb) weight | 682 kg / 1504 lb / 1504 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1478 mm / 58.2 in / 58.2 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1600 mm / 63.0 in / 63.0 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2370 mm / 93.3 in / 93.3 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1261 mm / 49.6 in / 49.6 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1261 mm / 49.6 in / 49.6 in | Weight distribution (front) | 58.4 % / 58.4 % / 58.4 % |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 20 l / 4.4 UK gal / 5.3 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.59 |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | 1.66 m2 / 17.9 sq ft / 17.9 sq ft | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | flat (horizontally opposed, boxer) (Boxer, 2 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 4 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Citroën | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 62.0 mm / 2.44 in / 2.44 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 62.0 mm / 2.44 in / 2.44 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1 | |
| Fuel supply | 1 So carb | Engine displacement | 375 cm3 / 22.9 cu in / 22.9 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 187.50 cm3/cylinder / 11.442 cu in/cylinder / 11.442 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Compression ratio | 6.2 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 6.7 kW / 9.1 hp / 9.1 hp at 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 23.0 Nm / 17.0 lbft / 17.0 lbft at 1800 rpm / 1800 rpm / 1800 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output | 6.6 kW / 9.0 bhp / 9.0 bhp |
| Coolant | air | Specific output | 24.0 kW/l / 0.535 bhp/cu in / 0.535 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 61.33 Nm/l / 0.536 lbft/cu in / 0.536 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.47 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.88 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 63 km/h / 39 mph / 39 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 13.20 kW/ton / 17.95 bhp/ton / 17.95 bhp/ton | |
| 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 | rack & pinion | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 2.5 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | I.CS. | Suspension rear | I.TA.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 125-400 | Tyres rear | 125-400 |
| Brakes front | drum | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brakes details | Braked area | ||
| Brake diameter front | 198 mm / 7.8 in / 7.8 in | Brake diameter rear | 180 mm / 7.1 in / 7.1 in |
Technical specifications and performance data of Citroën 2CV
