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Vehicles›Make›Citroën›Model›LN

1978 Citroën LN

France Gasoline FWD HatchbackUpdated Aug 24, 2026

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Specifications

Vehicle Details Powertrain Dimensions Engine & Performance Dimensions & Weight Exterior Interior Other

Vehicle Details

Year: 1978
Make: Citroën
Model: LN
Body Style: Hatchback
Generation: 2nd Generation
Seats: 4
Doors: 3
Fuel: Gasoline
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: Manual, 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: A 0.65 Manual
Engine Configuration: Flat
Power (hp): 35 hp
Power (kW): 26 kW
Torque: 48 Nm (35 lb-ft)
Top speed: 126 km/h (78 mph)
0–60 mph: 22.7 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h: 23.8 seconds
Displacement: 652 cc

Dimensions

Length: 3,399 mm (133.8 in)
Width: 1,522 mm (59.9 in)
Height: 1,377 mm (54.2 in)
Wheelbase: 2,230 mm (87.8 in)
Curb weight: 710 kg (1,565 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 5,250 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 3,500 rpm

Engine Configuration

Bore: 77 mm (3.0 in)
Stroke: 70 mm (2.8 in)
Compression Ratio: 9 :1
Engine Configuration: Flat

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission: Manual, 4-speed

Fuel

General

Tank Volume: 40 litres

Fuel Consumption NEDC

City: 7.2 litres / 100 km
Highway: 5.2 litres / 100 km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Ground Clearance: 130 mm (5.1 in)

Weight

Gross Weight: 1,035 kg (2,282 lb)
Cargo Capacity: 325 kg (717 lb)
Max Roof Load: 50 kg (110 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Hatchback

Interior

Trunk

Rear Trunk: Yes

Rear Trunk

Volume: 214 litres
Depth: 440 mm (17.3 in)
Depth, Back Seat Collapsed: 850 mm (33.5 in)
Width: 850 mm (33.5 in)
Opening Width: 1,185 mm (46.7 in)
Opening Width (at roof): 1,020 mm (40.2 in)
Sill Height: 780 mm (30.7 in)

Other

Car Classification

American Classification: Subcompact Car/Economy Car
British Classification: City Car
Australian Classification: Microcar
European Segment: A-Segment
Car.info Classification: Mini Car

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Citroën328 vehicles

LNModel1 variant

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Hatchback

Variant

LN Standard1976–1986

LN Hatchback Generations2 of 2

Year

Powertrain

A 0.65 Manual

Horsepower

35 hp

Drivetrain

FWD

Fuel

Transmission

Manual, 4-speed

Gasoline