1939 Citroën 12

The 12 is a motor vehicle from Citroën, with front wheel drive, a front mounted engine and a saloon (sedan) body style. Its 1.6 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, overhead valve, 4 cylinder unit that develops 35 bhp (35.5 PS/26.1 kW) of power at 3200 rpm. A 3 speed manual transmission delivers the power to the driven wheels. The claimed kerb weight is 1020 kg.
Full specs

Body type
sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4267 mm
Weight
1020 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.6 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
35.5 PS / 35 bhp / 26.1 kW @ 3200 rpm
Torque
Unknown

1939 Citroën 12 specifications

1939 Citroën 12 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2908 mm	114.5 inches
Track/tread (front)	1340 mm	52.8 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1340 mm	52.8 inches
Length	4267 mm	168 inches
Width	1657 mm	65.2 inches
Height
Ground clearance	178 mm	7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.47
Kerb weight	1020 kg	2249 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	40.9 litres	9 [10.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Citroën
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.6 litre 1628 cc (99.347 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	72 × 100 mm 2.83 × 3.94 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.72
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	35.5 PS (35 bhp) (26.1 kW) at 3200 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output	16 kW/litre 21.8 ps/litre 21.5 bhp/litre 0.35 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	407 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 34.79 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 PS/kg 25.59 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 kW/kg 34.31 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 39.08 kg/kW 65.28 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	front wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.TB.
Rear suspension	LA.TB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	3 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.90
general
Carfolio.com ID	48367
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	12.9
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1939 Citroën 12 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.