(1960 model)
| Marque (make) | Citroën | Issued from | 1960 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Bijou | Issued until | |
| Serie | Bijou | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Citroën | Country | FR |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3937 mm / 155.0 in / 155.0 in | Ground clearance | 191 mm / 7.5 in / 7.5 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1550 mm / 61.0 in / 61.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.66 |
| Height | 1473 mm / 58.0 in / 58.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 558 kg / 1230 lb / 1230 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2375 mm / 93.5 in / 93.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1260 mm / 49.6 in / 49.6 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1260 mm / 49.6 in / 49.6 in | Fuel capacity | 20 l / 4.3 UK gal / 5.2 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | flat (horizontally opposed, boxer) | Total number of valves | 4 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Citroën | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 66.0 mm / 2.60 in / 2.60 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 62.0 mm / 2.44 in / 2.44 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.06 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 424 cm3 / 25.9 cu in / 25.9 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 212.00 cm3/cylinder / 12.937 cu in/cylinder / 12.937 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 7.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 8.9 kW / 12.1 hp / 12.1 hp at 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 23.0 Nm / 17.0 lbft / 17.0 lbft at 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | air | Max. net output | 8.8 kW / 12.0 bhp / 12.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 28.3 kW/l / 0.631 bhp/cu in / 0.631 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 54.25 Nm/l / 0.475 lbft/cu in / 0.475 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.30 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.40 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 21.51 kW/ton / 29.25 bhp/ton / 29.25 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 | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 2.30 | Turning circle | 10.80 m / 35.43 ft / 35.43 ft |
| Suspension front | I.CS. | Suspension rear | I.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | drum | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Citroën Bijou
