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Citroën 2CV facts for kids

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First generation "Ripple Bonnet" Citroën 2CV built from 1949 to 1960

Citroën 2CV was a car produced by Citroën from 1949 until 1990.

It was a cleverly designed basic car with a fabric roof, a soft suspension and an air cooled engine, that was designed to be cheap to buy and to run. The model is often known as the Tin Snail due to its looks.

Images for kids

  • Conservatoire Citroen 076 Citroen 2CV (10155683485)

    Three unrestored TPVs

  • Citroen Dyane 6 Retro Classics 2020 IMG 0255

    The Dyane's styling is more angular compared to a 2CV (behind it).

  • Citroën 2CV6 Club – Frontansicht, 10. Juli 2013, Münster

    Citroën 2CV6 Club – (2013)

  • Citroën 2cv engine

    2CV6 engine compartment, post-1981 (with inboard disc brakes)

  • Boxerengineanimation

    Movement of flat-twin engine pistons, connecting rods and crankshaft

  • Flat twin2CV

    2CV flat-twin engine halved with piston removed—showing connecting rod, crankshaft, crankcase, camshaft, spring-loaded split timing gear and engine oil pickup

  • سيارة الأحرار

    Flag-painted 2 CV during Algerian protests in 2019.

  • CitroenSahara-engine

    Sahara rear engine bay

  • Citroen Bijou reg 1961 602 cc

    Citroën Bijou

  • Citroen Yagan 1974

    CKD Citroën Yagán (Chile)

See also

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