About Oltcit
The Oltcit (IPA: /olt.'sit/) is a Romanian car developed in co-operation with Citroën of France in the 1980s. It is a small three-door hatchback, based on the Citroën Prototype Y and built in Craiova at the Automobile Craiova plant. This vehicle was studied by Citroën to replace the Ami before Peugeot took the decision to produce the Citroën Visa derived from the 104. The Oltcit was sold between 1978 and 1996, and was also sold in Western Europe badged as the Citroën Axel.
The car's name comes from the region of Oltenia in Romania, with 'cit' being an abbreviation of Citroën. The Oltcit logo is also similar to that of Citroën, but only features one chevron, as opposed to the two found on Citroën's logo, and the letter 'O'.
Engines
| Name | Capacity (cc) | Type | Power | Torque | Top speed | Consumption (liters/100 km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VO36/630 | 652 | 4 valves SOHC | 34 PS (34 hp/25 kW) @5250 rpm | 49 N·m (36 ft·lbf) @3500 rpm | 121.2 km/h (75 mph) | 6.8 L/100 km (35 mpg–U.S. / 42 mpg–imp) |
| G11/631 | 1129 | 8 valves SOHC | 57.4 PS (57 hp/42 kW) @6250 rpm | 79 N·m (58 ft·lbf) @3500 rpm | 149.4 km/h (93 mph) | 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg–U.S. / 35 mpg–imp) |
| T13/653 | 1299 | 8 valves SOHC | 61.5 PS (61 hp/45 kW) @5500 rpm | 96 N·m (71 ft·lbf) @3250 rpm | 157 km/h (98 mph) | 7.3 L/100 km (32 mpg–U.S. / 39 mpg–imp) |
