1961 Citroën Ami 6 specifications

1961 Citroën Ami 6 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
DesignerFlaminio Bertoni
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2400 mm 94.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1257 mm 49.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1219 mm 48 inches
Length 3960 mm 155.9 inches
Width 1520 mm 59.8 inches
Height 1485 mm 58.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.65
Kerb weight 660 kg 1455 lb
Weight distribution
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)
24.5 PS (24.2 bhp) (18 kW)
at 4750 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
40 Nm (29.5 ft·lb) (4.1 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
30 kW/litre
40.8 ps/litre
40.2 bhp/litre
0.66 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
66.45 Nm/litre
0.8 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 7.75:1
Fuel system 1 Solex 40 PICS carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 835 kPa (121.1 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 113 km/h (70 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
37.18 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 PS/kg
27.34 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
36.67 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
36.57 kg/kW
61.09 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 rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.40 m
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension I.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 125 x 380 X
Tyres rear 125 x 380 X
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 547 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1.31
Final drive ratio 3.63
general
Carfolio.com ID15906
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 6.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1961 Citroën Ami 6 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-06-19.

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