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Citroën 2CV

1949 – 1990 France

With production running from 1949 to 1990, the Citroën 2CV stayed on sale for 41 years. All 4 variants use petrol engines, from 10 to 29 hp. The lightest version weighs only 505 kg. Combined fuel use starts at 5.0 L/100 km.

Citroën 2CV
Body styleNot specified
Production1949 – 1990
Variants4
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power10 – 29 hp
0–100 km/h33.5 – 45.0 s
Top speed63 – 115 km/h
Fuel economy5.0 – 5.4 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
0.4L 4MT FWD (10 HP)
0.4 L · 2 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 10 hp — 63 4-speed manual
0.4L 4MT FWD (12 HP)
0.4 L · 2 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 12 hp — 77 4-speed manual
0.4L 4MT FWD (24 HP)
0.4 L · 2 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 24 hp 45.0 s 101 4-speed manual
0.6L 4MT FWD (29 HP)
0.6 L · 2 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 29 hp 33.5 s 115 4-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
H2
Displacement
375 cm3 (23 ci)
Power
7 KW @ 3500 RPM10 HP @ 3500 RPM9 BHP @ 3500 RPM
Torque
17 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM23 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
39 mph (63 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Drums
Rear
Drums

Tires

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

Unladen Weight
1113 lbs (505 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
1720 lbs (780 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
H2
Displacement
425 cm3 (26 ci)
Power
8.8 KW @ 4200 RPM12 HP @ 4200 RPM12 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque
17 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM23 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
48 mph (77 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Drums
Rear
Drums

Tires

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

Unladen Weight
1113 lbs (505 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
1874 lbs (850 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
H2
Displacement
435 cm3 (27 ci)
Power
17.7 KW @ 6750 RPM24 HP @ 6750 RPM24 BHP @ 6750 RPM
Torque
21 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM28 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
63 mph (101 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
45 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Drums
Rear
Drums

Tires

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

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)

Engine

Cylinders
H2
Displacement
602 cm3 (37 ci)
Power
21.3 KW @ 5750 RPM29 HP @ 5750 RPM29 BHP @ 5750 RPM
Torque
29 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM39 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
71.4 mph (115 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
33.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

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

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)
Length3,780 – 3,830 mm
Width1,481 mm
Height1,600 mm
Wheelbase2,400 mm
Curb weight505 – 585 kg
Torque23 – 39 Nm

Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.