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Top 5 Production Numbers: Citroen 2CV |
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1948
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2 cyl. |
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375, 425, 435, 602 cc |
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9, 12, 18, 29 bhp |
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4 spd. man |
Top Speed: |
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68 km/h |
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3,870,000+ |
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After
the World War II, Citroen was urgent to produce a cheap and practical
car for the people of France, one that would be easy to produce,
able to carry 4 people with luggage and have sturdy suspension able
to handle the rough country roads of France.
The result was 2CV. Launched in 1948, 2CV incorporated a tiny 2-cylinder
engine in a VW Beetle-like design. Despite being cheap and modest,
it had fully independent suspension interconnected by horizontal
coil springs, so that when front wheels meet a ridge the rear wheels
would also be raised.
This layout was proved to be ideal for the rough country roads.
From 1948 to 1990, nearly 4 million 2CVs rolled out of the Citroen
factory, placing on the top of Citroen's own all-time best selling
chart.
Globally, its 42 year life span places it in top 5 of vehicle production
numbers.
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