1925 Citroën 5 cv Type C 3 Torpédo Trèfle specifications

1925 Citroën 5 cv Type C 3 Torpédo Trèfle data
 
bodywork
Body type3 seater tourer
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2350 mm 92.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1180 mm 46.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1180 mm 46.5 inches
Length 3250 mm 128 inches
Width 1400 mm 55.1 inches
Height 1650 mm 65 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.38
Kerb weight 580 kg 1279 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 18 litres 4 [4.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Citroën
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 0.9 litre
856 cc
(52.236 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 55 × 90 mm
2.17 × 3.54 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.61
Valve gear side valve (SV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 11.2 PS (11 bhp) (8.2 kW)
at 2100 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 9.6 kW/litre
13 ps/litre
12.9 bhp/litre
0.21 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 214 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
19.23 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.02 PS/kg
14.14 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.01 kW/kg
18.97 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.02 bhp/kg
0.01 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
70.71 kg/kW
118.11 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 rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 715 x 115
Tyres rear 715 x 115
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID729927
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 7.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1925 Citroën 5 cv Type C 3 Torpédo Trèfle added 2021-08-15.
Last modified 2021-08-15.
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