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Citroen Bijou

General information

ModelCitroen Bijou
Year1960
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating51.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size424 ccm (25.87 cubic inches)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement424 ccm (25.87 cubic inches)
Engine typeBoxer, 2 cylinder
Max power12.20 PS (9 kW or 12 HP) at 3800 Rev. per min.
Max torque23.00 Nm (2.3 kgf-m or 17.0 ft.lbs) at 2500 Rev. per min.
Compression7.0:1
Bore x stroke660.0 x 62.0 mm (26.0 x 2.4 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Cooling systemAir
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0219 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space3550 litres (938 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (425.2 inches)
Front brakesDrums
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight564 kg (1,243.4 pounds)
Overall length3940 mm (155.1 inches)
Overall width1560 mm (61.4 inches)
Overall height1480 mm (58.3 inches)
Ground clearance200 mm (7.9 inches)
Wheelbase2380 mm (93.7 inches)
Fuel capacity19.0 litres (5.02 gallons)
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