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Citroen AMI 6 0.6 (35 Hp)
Overall Rating
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 46 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 630 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 123 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 (35 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The most powerful engine in the lineup, the 35 Hp variant offers the best performance for the AMI 6, making it somewhat more capable on highways and less stressed overall. Still, it's a modest performer.
Fuel Economy
Despite the power increase, the 0.6L engine would still deliver very respectable fuel economy, maintaining the AMI 6's reputation for frugality.
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:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(6 Break: 1967 - 1968).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Citroen |
| Model: | AMI |
| Generation: | 6 |
| Modification (Engine): | 0.6 (35 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1968 |
| End of production: | 1969 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 35 Hp @ 5750 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 58.1 Hp/l [20mm less] |
| Torque: | 46 Nm @ 4750 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | M28 More details about the engine M28 |
| 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: | 2.2 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 74 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 70 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Maximum speed: | 123 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 18 kg/Hp, 55.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 13.7 kg/Nm, 73 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 630 |
| Max. weight: | 990 |
| Max load: | 360 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 330 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 25 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3940 mm mm [20mm less] |
| Width: | 1520 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1485 mm mm [5mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2400 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1260 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1220 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.4 m [above average] |
| 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 [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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