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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

The pictures below show one of the prototypes
Right - a production model was shown at the 1958 utitlity vehicles show in Paris.

The vehicles shown at the top of this section are post 1960 versions - recognisable by the apertures in the front doors to allow access to the fuel fillers.

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

The 2CV Sahara went on sale in 1960 and remained in production in small numbers until 1966. A further single vehicle was built in 1971

Rear engine bay of prototype above compared with that of the production version below

© 1996 Julian Marsh