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Citroen 2 CV Sahara

General information

ModelCitroen 2 CV Sahara
Year1960
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating52.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size850 ccm (51.87 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement850 ccm (51.87 cubic inches)
Engine typeBoxer, 4 cylinder
Max power24.00 PS (18 kW or 24 HP) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Max torque50.00 Nm (5.1 kgf-m or 36.9 ft.lbs) at 2000 Rev. per min.
Compression7.5:1
Bore x stroke78.0 x 100.0 mm (3.1 x 3.9 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0327 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space3550 litres (938 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDrums
Rear brakesDrums
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight735 kg (1,620.4 pounds)
Overall length3790 mm (149.2 inches)
Overall width1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Overall height1710 mm (67.3 inches)
Wheelbase2410 mm (94.9 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originFrance
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