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Citroen 2 CV Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1948–1990) — First Generation

The first-generation Citroen 2 CV was built to carry people and cargo cheaply over rough roads, offered as a simple sedan and a practical panel van.

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Citroen 2 CV Engines and Transmissions

The Citroen 2 CV engine is a small air-cooled gasoline unit, as in the 0.6 MT sedan and van, paired with a manual gearbox driving the front wheels. This powertrain favours low fuel use and easy repair over speed. The unusual 0.4+0.4 Sahara MT added a second engine for all-wheel drive.

Sedan — Citroen 2 CV Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Citroen 2 CV Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwTransmissionType of drive
0.4 MTGasoline375 cm³9 hp7 kWManualFWD
0.4 MTGasoline435 cm³18 hp13 kWManualFWD
0.6 MTGasoline602 cm³29 hp21 kWManualFWD
0.4+0.4 Sahara MTGasoline425 cm³24 hp17 kWManualAWD
0.4 MTGasoline425 cm³12 hp9 kWManualFWD

Van — Citroen 2 CV Engines and Transmissions

Van Citroen 2 CV Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwTransmissionType of drive
0.4 MTGasoline375 cm³9 hp7 kWManualFWD
0.4 MTGasoline435 cm³18 hp13 kWManualFWD
0.6 MTGasoline602 cm³29 hp21 kWManualFWD
0.4 MTGasoline425 cm³12 hp9 kWManualFWD

Citroen 2 CV Dimensions

Sedan — Citroen 2 CV Dimensions

Sedan Citroen 2 CV Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseGround clearance, minimum
0.4 MT3830 mm1480 mm1600 mm2400 mm150 mm
0.4 MT3830 mm1480 mm1600 mm2400 mm150 mm
0.6 MT3830 mm1480 mm1600 mm2400 mm150 mm
0.4+0.4 Sahara MT3830 mm1480 mm1600 mm2400 mm150 mm
0.4 MT3830 mm1480 mm1600 mm2400 mm150 mm

Van — Citroen 2 CV Dimensions

Van Citroen 2 CV Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseGround clearance, minimum
0.4 MT3830 mm1480 mm1600 mm2400 mm150 mm
0.4 MT3830 mm1480 mm1600 mm2400 mm150 mm
0.6 MT3830 mm1480 mm1600 mm2400 mm150 mm
0.4 MT3830 mm1480 mm1600 mm2400 mm150 mm