1979 Citroën 2cv6

The Citroën 2cv6 is a saloon (sedan) designed by Flaminio Bertoni with 4 doors and a front mounted engine which delivers the power to the front wheels. Powering the Citroën 2cv6 is an overhead valve, 0.6 litre naturally aspirated 2 cylinder motor, with 2 valves per cylinder that produces power and torque figures of 29 bhp (29.4 PS/21.6 kW) at 5750 rpm and 39 N·m (28.8 lb·ft/4 kgm) at 3500 rpm respectively. The engine powers the wheels via a 4 speed manual transmission. The Citroën 2cv6 weighs a stated 585 kg at the kerb. The Citroën 2cv6 is claimed to achieve a top speed of 117 km/h or 73 mph.
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
3830 mm
Weight
585 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.6 litre
Cylinders
2, Flat
Power
29.4 PS / 29 bhp / 21.6 kW @ 5750 rpm
Torque
39 Nm / 28.8 ft.lb / 4 kgm @ 3500 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 29.8 s
Top speed
117 km/h / 73 mph

1979 Citroën 2cv6 specifications

1979 Citroën 2cv6 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer	Flaminio Bertoni
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2400 mm	94.5 inches
Track/tread (front)	1260 mm	49.6 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1260 mm	49.6 inches
Length	3830 mm	150.8 inches
Width	1480 mm	58.3 inches
Height	1600 mm	63 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.6
Kerb weight	585 kg	1290 lb
Weight distribution	58% front
fuel tank capacity	25 litres	5.5 [6.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Citroën
Engine code
Cylinders	Flat 2
Capacity	0.6 litre 602 cc (36.736 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	74 × 70 mm 2.91 × 2.76 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.06
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 4 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	29.4 PS (29 bhp) (21.6 kW) at 5750 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	39 Nm (28.8 ft·lb) (4 kgm) at 3500 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	35.9 kW/litre 48.8 ps/litre 48.2 bhp/litre 0.79 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	64.78 Nm/litre 0.78 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	8.5:1
Fuel system	1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	814.1 kPa (118.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	2
Engine coolant	Air
Unitary capacity	301 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	18.3 s
Acceleration 0-60mph	29.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	22.7 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	117 km/h (73 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 50.26 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 PS/kg 36.97 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 49.57 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 27.05 kg/kW 45.19 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	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock	3.300
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.SLA.
Rear suspension	I.LTA.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	125 x 15
Tyres rear	125 x 15
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1.32
Final drive ratio	4.13
general
Carfolio.com ID	73414
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	6.8
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1979 Citroën 2cv6 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-06-19.