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Year
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Engine - Clutch - Gearbox - transmission
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Suspension - Brakes - Steering - Tyres
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Electrical equipment
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Bodywork - Colours
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Interior fittings
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Weight - Performance
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1949
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375 cc
6.2 : 1 compression ratio
9 bhp @ 3 500 rpm
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4 friction dampers
4 inertia shock absorbers
Michelin Pilote 125 x 400
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Battery 6 volt - 50 Ah
6 volt dynamo
One rear light
One stop lamp
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No door locks
Gunmetal grey body
Aluminium colour wheels
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No ignition key
Grey upholstery
Black steering wheel
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Weight 510 kg
Maximum speed 65 kph
Fuel consumption 4 to 5 litres per 100 km
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1953
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4 blade fan
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No change
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No change
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Lockable doors introduced
Lighter grey paintwork
Yellow wheels
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Ignition key
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No change
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1955
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425 cc
6.2 : 1 compression ratio
12 bhp @ 3 500 rpm
Centrifugal clutch
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No change
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Indicator lights
Two rear lights one of which comprises the stop lamp
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Restyled badge loses its oval surround
Rubber bung fitted to enable front windows to be left in the fully open position
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Blue tartan upholstery
Grey steering wheel
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Maximum speed 70 kph
Fuel consumption 5 litres/100 km
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1956
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Compression ratio increased to 7 : 1
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No change
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No change
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No change
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No change
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No change
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1957
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Introduction of AZL
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No change
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No change
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Wheels, steering wheel and seat frames in light grey
Larger rear screen
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Demister fitted
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No change
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1958
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Introduction of AZLP
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No change
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No change
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Metal boot lid introduced
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No change
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No change
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1958
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2 CV 4 x 4 Sahara
2 x 425 cc engines, one at front, one at rear
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Reinforced suspension arms
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60 Ah battery
2 dynamos
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Cutaway rear wings
Spare wheel mounted on bonnet
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Floor mounted gearchange
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Maximum speed 100 kph
Fuel consumption 9 litres/100 km
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1960
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No change
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380 diameter wheels
135 x 380 Michelin Pilote tyres
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No change
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Blue bodywork available
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Radioën radio available as option
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No change
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1961
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Centrifugal clutch available as option
Production of 375 cc models ends
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No change
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No change
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New bonnet
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No change
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No change
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1962
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Power output increased to 13.5 bhp @ 4 000 rpm
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Dampers modified
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No change
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No change
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No change
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Maximum speed 85 kph
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1963
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Introduction of AZAM
Power output increased to 18 bhp @ 5 000 rpm
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No change
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No change
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Introduction of 2 CV Mixte fitted with tailgate and spare wheel placed under bonnet
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Electric windcreen wipers
New dash board
Electric fuel gauge
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Maximum speed 95 kph
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1964
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No change
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Tubeless 125 x 380 tyres
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No change
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No change
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No change
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No change
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1965
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No change
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No change
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No change
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Front doors hinged at the front
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No change
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No change
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1966
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Constant velocity joints fitted to driveshafts
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Hydraulic rear shock absorbers
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12 volt 240 W electrical system
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Introduction of six light body
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No change
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No change
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1967
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No change
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No change
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No change
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New door handles
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New dashboard
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No change
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1968
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No change
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No change
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No change
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No change
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Suspended pedals
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No change
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1970
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2 CV 4
435 cc
8.5 : 1 compression ratio
26 bhp @ 6 750 rpm
2 CV 6
602 cc
8.5 : 1 compression ratio
33 bhp @ 7 000 rpm
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No change
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390 W alternator
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Indicators fitted in front wings
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No change
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Weight 560 kg
Maximum speed 102 kph
5.4 litres/100 km fuel consumption
Weight 560 kg
Maximum speed 110 kph
6.11 litres/100 km fuel consumption
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1971
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9 blade fan
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Inertia dampers no longer fitted on front wheels
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No change
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No change
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Lap and diagonal seat belts fitted
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No change
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1974
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No change
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No change
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No change
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Rectangular headlamps fitted
New grille
New bumpers
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No change
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No change
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1975
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2 CV Spécial introduced employing mechanics of the 2 CV 4
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No change
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No change
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4 light body re-introduced
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No change
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No change
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1976
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2 CV Spot introduced
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No change
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No change
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No change
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No change
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No change
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1976
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2 CV 6 power output reduced to 26 bhp @ 5 500 rpm
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No change
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No change
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No change
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No change
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No change
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1978
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2 CV 4 dropped from production
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No change
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No change
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No change
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No change
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No change
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1979
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2 CV 6 power output increased to 29 bhp @ 5 750 rpm
Twin choke carburettor
2 CV 4 ceases production
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No change
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No change
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2 CV Spécial acquires 6 light body and round headlights
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No change
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No change
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1980
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No change
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No change
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No change
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Charleston introduced
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No change
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No change
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1981
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No change
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Front disc brakes fitted
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No change
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Charleston acquires chromed headlamps
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No change
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1985
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2 CV Dolly introduced
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No change
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No change
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No change
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No change
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No change
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