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Citroën 8

 

The 8 was launched at the 1932 Paris Salon and was built until 1935. In 1934, it was restyled with an inclined radiator grill and curved front bumpers when it was redesignated 8 NH (Nouvel Habillage or "New Clothes). 

 

 
 

Number of cylinders

Four

Cubic capacity

1 452cm3

Bore and stroke

68x 100mm

Power output

32 bhp @ 3 200 rpm

Transmission

Rear wheel drive via three speed gearbox

Brakes

Foot operated pedal operating on drums front and rear

Suspension

Front : single quarter eliptical springs
Rear : twin quarter elliptical springs with shock absorbers 

Steering

Worm and roller

Top speed

90 kph

© 1996 Julian Marsh