1978 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. Power is supplied by an overhead valve, 0.6 litre naturally aspirated 2 cylinder motor, with 2 valves per cylinder that develops power and torque figures of 26 bhp (26.4 PS/19.4 kW) at 5500 rpm and 39 N·m (28.8 lb·ft/4 kgm) at 3500 rpm respectively. The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox. It weighs a claimed 560 kg at the kerb.
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
3835 mm
Weight
560 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.6 litre
Cylinders
2, Flat
Power
26.4 PS / 26 bhp / 19.4 kW @ 5500 rpm
Torque
39 Nm / 28.8 ft.lb / 4 kgm @ 3500 rpm

1978 Citroën 2cv6 specifications

1978 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)	1265 mm	49.8 inches
Length	3835 mm	151 inches
Width	1473 mm	58 inches
Height	1549 mm	61 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.6
Kerb weight	560 kg	1235 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	20 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	0.6 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	26.4 PS (26 bhp) (19.4 kW) at 5500 rpm
maximum torque	39 Nm (28.8 ft·lb) (4 kgm) at 3500 rpm
Specific output	32.2 kW/litre 43.8 ps/litre 43.2 bhp/litre 0.71 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	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
Engine coolant	Air
Unitary capacity	301 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 47.07 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 PS/kg 34.62 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 kW/kg 46.43 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 28.88 kg/kW 48.25 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	unknown
Drive wheels	front wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.CS.LArm.
Rear suspension	I.TA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	5.2
Final drive ratio	4.13
general
Carfolio.com ID	74030
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	6.8
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1978 Citroën 2cv6 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-06-19.