1960 - Citroen - Bijou

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Bijou 1960
General Information
Make Citroen
Model Bijou
Production Year 1960
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2375 mm     (93,5 in)
Front Track 1260 mm     (49,6 in)
Rear Track 1260 mm     (49,6 in)
Length 3937 mm     (155 in)
Width 1550 mm     (61 in)
Height 1473 mm     (58 in)
Ground Clearance 191 mm     (7,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,66
Weight 558 kg     (1229,1 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 19,7 litre   (4,3 Imp gal ,  5,2 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Citroen
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Air
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement F-2
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 4 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 424 cc     (25,87 cu in)
Bore 66 mm     (2,6 in)
Stroke 62 mm     (2,44 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,06
Unitary Capacity 212 cc/cylinder    (12,94 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 7 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 So carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 12 HP     (8,9 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 3800 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 23 N.m     (17 lb.ft ,  2,3 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 22,5 N.m    (3800 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 21,5 HP/ton    (16 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 28,3 HP/litre    (21,1 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1,3 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,4 : 1
Drive Wheels FWD (Front Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,3
Turning Circle Diameter 10,8 m    (35,4 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) I.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)