History in Citroen 2CV

History of Citroen

Introduced in 1948, the Citroën 2CV truly is a motorized wonder. Its goal was simple, to carry a family of four and a basket of eggs on rough dirt roads without smashing the eggs.

Moreover, the car was aimed at the people who made a living by selling eggs and wanted to replace the reliable horse or stubborn donkey. Its output was a paltry 9 h linked to a four-speed manual in a front-wheel-drive configuration.

The engine was air-cooled and featured a flat-two design, chosen specifically for reliability and ease of repair. Not only that, but the fuel consumption was great for the period, averaging around 78 mpg, and the top speed was a respectable 40 mph.

It was also the first-ever car to sport the current radial tire design we are all familiar with thanks to Michelin.

The car was a resounding success, selling in millions of units and loved by French citizens and people across the globe. It achieved what it was set to do so by a large margin, renowned for ultimate minimalism, the softest ride one could ask for, and unambiguous rationality.

A brief history in the 2CV

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