Citroën 5 HP Type C

1921 - 1926

The Type C was launched at the Paris Salon in 1921.

Originally available as a 2 seat Torpédo finished in yellow (hence its nickname "Citron"), it was joined by a 2 seat cabriolet in 1923 and in 1924 it was superseded by the Type C2 with a choice of 2 seat Torpédo, 3 seat Torpédo and 2 seat cabriolet. In 1925 the C2 was in turn replaced by the C3 which remained in production until 1926.

	5 HP Type C, Type C2 and Type C3
Number of cylinders	Four
Cubic capacity	856cm3
Bore and stroke	55 x 90mm
Power output	11 bhp @ 2 100 rpm
Transmission	Rear wheel drive via three speed gearbox
Brakes	Foot operated drum on transmission shaft and hand operated on rear wheels
Suspension	Front : single quarter eliptical springs Rear : twin quarter elliptical springs
Steering	Worm and roller
Top speed	60 kph

Above Europe's first automotive mass production line