2CV Production Models

1949

Berline A

ENGINE

2 cylinders, horizontally opposed, air cooled
Bore 62 mm Stroke 62 mm Cubic capacity 375 cc
French Fiscal horsepower : 2 CV
Compression ratio 6.2 : 1
Max power 9 bhp @ 3 500 rpm
Max torque 2 m.kg @ 2 000 rpm
Carburettor Solex 22 ZACI
Eight blade cooling fan

TRANSMISSION

Front wheel drive via single dry plate clutch and four speed gearbox

CHASSIS and SUSPENSION

Chassis comprising two longitudinal longerons to which are attached
1 suspension arms 
2 Tie rods 
3 Suspension cylinder
4 Inertia damper
5 Transverse cross member (not an anti roll bar)
6 Friction damper

STEERING

Rack and pinion, rack mounted in front transverse cross member
Turning circle 10.5 metres

BRAKES

Front 200 mmdrums mounted inboard
Rear 180 mm drums
Parking brake operates on front drums

BODYWORK

Bonnet with corrugations
No indicators
One stop lamp
One tail lamp
Grille logo comprising chevrons inside an oval
Available in metallic grey only
Canvas roof extends to rear bumper (no boot lid)

WHEELS AND TYRES

3 stud wheels
Michelin Pilote 125 x 400

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

6 volts, 50 Ah battery, Dynamo

DIMENSIONS

Length 3.78 m
Width 1.48 m
Height 1.60 m
Wheelbase 2.40 m
Track (front and rear) 1.26 m
Fuel tank capacity 20 litres
Engine oil 2 litres
Gearbox oil 1 litre
Unladen weight 495 kg

PERFORMANCE

Maximum speed 65 kph
Fuel consumption 4 - 5 litres per 100 km