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Citroen AMI 6 0.6 (22 Hp)
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Citroen AMI:
The Citroën Ami is an economy car which was manufactured and marketed by Citroën from 1961 to 1978 over two generations, called the Ami 6 and the Ami 8. A family car, the Ami is front-wheel drive and was made in multiple body styles, including saloon car and estate car variants. The later Ami 8 fastback saloon featured a steeply raked rear window, in contrast to the earlier reverse-raked rear window of the Ami 6 notchback. Over 1,840,396 units were manufactured over the entire production run. The Ami and Citroën Dyane were replaced by the Citroën Visa and Citroën Axel....(Read more on Wikipedia)
6 Overview:
Citroen AMI (6). With 40 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 655 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 105 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
The 1961 Citroen AMI 6 predates modern safety standards and Euro NCAP testing. It lacks contemporary safety features like airbags, ABS, or crumple zones, offering only basic passive safety inherent to its construction.
0.6 (22 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The base 22 Hp engine provides very modest performance, suitable only for leisurely driving and flat terrain. Acceleration is extremely slow, making highway travel challenging.
Fuel Economy
With a combined fuel consumption of 5.5-6.5 l/100 km, this engine offers excellent economy for its era, a key selling point for the AMI 6.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Distinctive and charming French design
- • Excellent fuel economy for its era
- • Spacious interior and large trunk for its size
- • Soft, comfortable suspension for rough roads
Cons:
- • Very limited engine power and acceleration
- • Basic safety features by modern standards
- • High-speed stability can be challenging
- • Drum brakes on all wheels limit stopping power
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Citroen |
| Model: | AMI |
| Generation: | 6 |
| Modification (Engine): | 0.6 (22 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1961 |
| End of production: | 1963 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 22 Hp @ 4500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 36.5 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 40 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | M4 |
| Engine displacement: | 602 |
| Number of cylinders: | 2 |
| Engine configuration: | Boxer |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 2 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 74 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 70 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 7.25:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 5.5-6.5 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 105 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 29.8 kg/Hp, 33.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 16.4 kg/Nm, 61.1 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 655 |
| Max. weight: | 950 |
| Max load: | 295 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 330 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 25 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3920 mm mm |
| Width: | 1520 mm mm |
| Height: | 1490 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2400 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1260 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1220 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11 m |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Drum |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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