Citroën Saipac 2CV, Jiane Sedan, Jiane Pickup and Mehari
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Above - the first Saipa-built car was the 2CV Fourgonnette AK 350 in 1968.
Below - an estate car was also built
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Above - Jiane pickup
Below - Meharis and Jianes on a freight train
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Jiane
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The Jiane (Pharsi for "lion") was an Iranian
assembled Dyane, including a pick up variant, built there in the
nineteen seventies. A version of the Baby Brousse (called Mehari - without the diacritic) was also assembled in Iran.
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Above - Jiane glazed pickup
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Above, below and left - Jiane pickup
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Above and left - Baby Brousse/Mehari - a metal-bodied vehicle not unlike the Greek Pony, the FAF, the Dalat and the Yagán.
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The pages below come from a 1975 brochure for the Jiane and are reproduced with the kind permission of Blair Anderson of the Citroën Connection and of Noush Richards who also provided the translations
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Click here for a 1970 or 1971 brochure
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THREE PRODUCTS FROM CITROËN IRAN FACTORY
JIANE-MEHARI-PICKUP
JIANE
Jiane
is an ideal automobile for people who want a complete car at low cost.
Cruise at up to 120 KPH. Travel at top speed, because the forced air
engine oil cooling system enables high rev operation for long periods.
Special suspension system of Jiane offers more comfortable driving. The
system of adjustable height for headlights and chassis allows for
travel on the rough mountain roads, time savings in city driving, more
comfort when traveling or on picnics. On rough roads the independent 4
wheel shock absorbed suspension is another feature of Jiane, and the
simple all steel chassis construction is for people who like the quiet
life. With Jiane you can enjoy driving in enjoyable fresh air thanks to
easily rolled back roof, the large boot lets you carry lot of personal
items. And finally the Jiane is economical, with fuel consumption of
6.5 litres per 100 KM
MEHARI
The fourth product from Citroën Iran Automobile factory.
Mehari with heavy galvanized body and the stronger stuspension arms is being offered to Citroën lovers.
Mehari is a car for wide range of work and preferences and will provide
you with faithful service. It is ideal for young people for use in all
seasons with little expense.
Tradesmen, contractors, farmers, hunters, small businesses and workers
need a small vehicle like Mehari that can carry loads of around 500
kilos with minimal cost.
Mehari with its special gearbox can operate with ease on snow, sand and soft soil.
The suspension of the Mehari is similar to Jiane passenger vehicles and offers comfort for the occupants.
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MAIN SPECIFICATIONS JIANE
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Engine:
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Two cyl. 602 CC 74x7O mm
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Engine cooling: air cooled
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Horse power: 33
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Tyres: 135x380
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Gearbox:
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4 speed forward + reverse
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Dimensions and weight:
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Overall length: 3.9 meters
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Overall width 1.5 meters
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Overall height 1.54 meters
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Dry weight 600 Kg
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Capacities:
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Fuel tank: 25 litres
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Engine 2.5 litres
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Gearbox: 0.9 litre
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Performance:
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Max speed: 130 KPH
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Fuel consumption: 6.5 litre per 100 Km at 80 KPH
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MAIN SPECIFICATIONS JIANE PICKUP and MEHARI
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Engine:
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2 cyl 602cc 74x7Omm
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Engine cooling: Air cooled
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Engine horsepower: 33
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Tyres: 135x380
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Gearbox:
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4 speed forward + reverse
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Dimensions and weight:
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Overall length: 3.52 meters
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Overall width 1.53 meters
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Dry weight 600 Kg
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Capacities:
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Fuel tank: 25 litres
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Engine: 2.5 litres
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Gearbox: 1 litre
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Performance:
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Max speed 120 KPH
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Fuel consumption 6.5 L 100 at 80 KPH
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JIANE SEDAN
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Technical Data
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Engine displacement 602 CC (Bore 74 mm Stroke 70 mm)
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Compression ratio 8.5:1
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Engine horsepower 32.8 HP (SAE) at 5750 RPM
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Engine torque 4.3 Kg/Meter (SAE) at 3500 to 4500 RPM
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Maximum Speed 120 KPH
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Engine Cooling System Air with 9 blade fan
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Front Differential (Front wheel drive) and gearbox with synchronised 4 speed plus reverse manual shift
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Turning radius 5.36 meters
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Suspension System Coil springs horizontally mounted between front and rear wheels, plus 4 oil shock absorbers. Independent suspension
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Tyre size 135x380
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Brakes: four wheel hydraulic drums with lever actuated hand brake on front wheels
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Electrical system Charging system equipped with 12 volts 360 watts alternator.
Adjustable headlights from inside of cab.
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Bodywork Reinforced chassis at front axle area.
Openable roof with two positions, half open and fully open
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Weight: 620 Kilograms, total weight with cargo and passengers 955 Kilograms.
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Overall length 3.90 meters
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Overall width 1.50 meters
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Height unloaded 1.54 meters
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Glovebox: 250 cc
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Fuel capacity: 25 Litres
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