1960 Citroën Bijou specifications

1960 Citroën Bijou data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
DesignerPeter Kirwan-Taylor
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2375 mm 93.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1260 mm 49.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1260 mm 49.6 inches
Length 3937 mm 155 inches
Width 1550 mm 61 inches
Height 1473 mm 58 inches
Ground clearance 191 mm 7.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.66
Kerb weight 558 kg 1230 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 19.7 litres 4.3 [5.2] 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 3800 rpm
maximum torque
(Gross)
23 Nm (17 ft·lb) (2.3 kgm)
at 2500 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
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
21.8 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.02 PS/kg
16.04 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.02 kW/kg
21.51 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.02 bhp/kg
0.01 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
62.36 kg/kW
104.16 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 10.80 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 858 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1.3
Final drive ratio 4.40
general
Carfolio.com ID73403
Production total 207
Model code
RAC rating 5.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1960 Citroën Bijou added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.