1955 Citroën 2cv-AZ specifications

1955 Citroën 2cv-AZ data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
DesignerFlaminio Bertoni
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2370 mm 93.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1260 mm 49.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1260 mm 49.6 inches
Length 3778 mm 148.7 inches
Width 1480 mm 58.3 inches
Height 1600 mm 63 inches
Ground clearance 191 mm 7.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.59
Kerb weight 556 kg 1226 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 19.9 litres 4.4 [5.3] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Citroën
Engine code
Cylinders Flat 2
Capacity 0.4 litre
424 cc
(25.874 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 66 × 62 mm
2.6 × 2.44 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.06
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
4 valves in total
maximum power output
(Gross)
12.2 PS (12 bhp) (8.9 kW)
at 3500 rpm
maximum torque
(Gross)
23 Nm (17 ft·lb) (2.3 kgm)
at 1800 rpm
Specific output
(Gross)
21.1 kW/litre
28.7 ps/litre
28.3 bhp/litre
0.46 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Gross)
54.25 Nm/litre
0.66 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 681.7 kPa (98.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Air
Unitary capacity 212 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 37.6 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 63 km/h (39 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
21.88 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.02 PS/kg
16.09 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.02 kW/kg
21.58 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.02 bhp/kg
0.01 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
62.13 kg/kW
103.79 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
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 2.300
Turning circle 10.00 m
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension I.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 903 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1.47
Final drive ratio 3.89
general
Carfolio.com ID73524
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 5.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1955 Citroën 2cv-AZ added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-06-19.