1978 Citroën LNA

This vehicle has a 3 door hatchback type body with a front positioned engine supplying power to the front wheels. It is powered by a naturally aspirated engine of 0.7 litre capacity. This unit features overhead valve valve gear, 2 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It produces 36 bhp (36.5 PS/26.8 kW) of power at 5500 rpm, and maximum torque of 52 N·m (38 lb·ft/5.3 kgm) at 3500 rpm. A 4 speed manual 'box delivers the power to the driven wheels. It weighs a claimed 710 kg at the kerb. Top claimed speed is 125 km/h (78 mph).
Full specs

Body type
3 door hatchback with 4/5 seats
Length
3380 mm
Weight
710 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.7 litre
Cylinders
2, Flat
Power
36.5 PS / 36 bhp / 26.8 kW @ 5500 rpm
Torque
52 Nm / 38 ft.lb / 5.3 kgm @ 3500 rpm
Top speed
125 km/h / 78 mph

1978 Citroën LNA specifications

1978 Citroën LNA data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors	3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2230 mm	87.8 inches
Track/tread (front)	1290 mm	50.8 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1240 mm	48.8 inches
Length	3380 mm	133.1 inches
Width	1520 mm	59.8 inches
Height	1370 mm	53.9 inches
Ground clearance	120 mm	4.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.52
Kerb weight	710 kg	1565 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	40 litres	8.8 [10.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Citroën
Engine code
Cylinders	Flat 2
Capacity	0.7 litre 652 cc (39.787 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	77 × 70 mm 3.03 × 2.76 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.1
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 4 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	36.5 PS (36 bhp) (26.8 kW) at 5500 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	52 Nm (38 ft·lb) (5.3 kgm) at 3500 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	41.2 kW/litre 56 ps/litre 55.2 bhp/litre 0.9 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	79.75 Nm/litre 0.96 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	9:1
Fuel system	1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1002.2 kPa (145.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	3
Engine coolant	Air
Unitary capacity	326 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	21.5 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	125 km/h (78 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 51.41 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 PS/kg 37.81 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 50.7 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 26.45 kg/kW 44.18 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	transverse
Drive wheels	front wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock	3.300
Turning circle	9.40 m
Front suspension	I.LA.
Rear suspension	I.SwLoTA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1.15
Final drive ratio	4.13
general
Carfolio.com ID	73172
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	7.4
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1978 Citroën LNA added 1995-12-08. Last modified 2013-02-28.