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2CV Production Models

2CV Index

1957
2CV A - AU - AZL - AZU

New model AZL shared same mechanical specification as AZ

The rear window was enlarged to 260 sq cm
 

 

INTERIOR

Demister placed behind the steering wheel
Direction indicator control fitted in centre of dash
Seat frames, gear lever, steering wheel finished in light grey

1958
2 CV AZLP

New model AZLP launched fitted with lockable metal boot lid.

Fourgonette fitted with demister

2 CV Sahara 4 x 4

ENGINES

Two, one at the front and one at the rear
Number of cylinders per engine - 2
Cubic capacity 425 cc per engine
Fiscal power 5 CV

TRANSMISSION

The two clutches are controlled hydraulically
The two gearboxes each with four forward speeds are controlled simultaneously by the same floor mounted gearlever
A lever permitted the rear gearbox to be run in neutral thereby allowing the car to be driven in normal front wheel drive mode
The vehicle can also be driven by the rear engine only.
Front and rear quadruple universal joints are fitted

WHEELS AND TYRES

155 x 380 (155 x 400 on early models)

ELECTRICS

One 6 volt 60 Ah battery
2 dynamos

FUEL TANKS

Two - one per engine, located under front seats

PERFORMANCE

Top speed 100 kph
Fuel consumption with both engines - 9 litres/100 km on tarmac and between 10 and 12 litres/100 km off road

© 1996 Julian Marsh