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Traction Avant
1952 Citroën Traction Avant
France
Gasoline
FWD
Convertible
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1952
Make
Citroën
Model
Traction Avant
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
15 CV Convertible Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
78 hp
Power (kW)
57 kW
Displacement
2,867 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,430 mm
(174.4 in)
Height
1,470 mm
(57.9 in)
Wheelbase
2,910 mm
(114.6 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Configuration
Bore
78 mm
(3.1 in)
Stroke
100 mm
(3.9 in)
Compression Ratio
6.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
70 litres
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Width, with Mirrors
1,580 mm
(62.2 in)
Track, Front
1,314 mm
(51.7 in)
Track, Rear
1,324 mm
(52.1 in)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Other
Car Classification
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car
Citroën
328 vehicles
Traction Avant
Model
4 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
Traction Avant Standard
1934–1957
Generation
1st Generation
Year
1952
Powertrain
15 CV Convertible Manual
Horsepower
78 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed
Gasoline
Convertible
FWD
Manual, 3-speed
Gasoline
