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Citroen AMI Super Break 1.0 Super (54 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)
Super Break Overview:
Citroen AMI (Super Break). With 68 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 815 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 18 s). The top speed reaches 140 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.0 Super (54 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 1.0 Super engine, with 54 Hp, offered adequate performance for its era, suitable for urban and light highway cruising. Its 18.0-second 0-100 km/h acceleration highlights its utilitarian rather than sporty nature.
Fuel Economy
Equipped with a carburettor, fuel economy would be moderate by modern standards, but competitive for a 1970s small family car. Simplicity of design likely aided maintenance.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Distinctive and charming design
- • Spacious interior for its class (Break body type)
- • Comfortable ride quality for its era
- • Economical and simple boxer engine
- • Good visibility due to large windows
Cons:
- • Modest performance and acceleration
- • Lack of modern safety features (typical for its age)
- • Carburettor fuel system less efficient than modern injection
- • Potential for rust in older models
- • Limited availability of parts today
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(8 Break: 1969 - 1973).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Citroen |
| Model: | AMI |
| Generation: | Super Break |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.0 Super (54 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1973 |
| End of production: | 1976 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 54 Hp @ 6500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 53.2 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 68 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1015 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Boxer |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 74 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 59 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 18.0 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 18.0 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 140 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 15.1 kg/Hp, 66.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 12 kg/Nm, 83.4 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 17.1 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 815 |
| Max. weight: | 1185 |
| Max load: | 370 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3990 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1520 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1520 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2400 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1260 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1220 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 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 | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
If you could change one thing about the Citroen AMI, what would it be?