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Méhari
1979 Citroën Méhari
France
Gasoline
4WD
Convertible
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1979
Make
Citroën
Model
Méhari
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
4WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
0.6 4x4 Manual
Engine Configuration
Flat
Power (hp)
29 hp
Power (kW)
21 kW
Torque
39 Nm (29 lb-ft)
Top speed
99 km/h
(62 mph)
Displacement
602 cc
Dimensions
Length
3,520 mm
(138.6 in)
Width
1,530 mm
(60.2 in)
Height
1,637 mm
(64.4 in)
Wheelbase
2,370 mm
(93.3 in)
Curb weight
735 kg
(1,620 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,750 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,500 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
74 mm
(2.9 in)
Stroke
70 mm
(2.8 in)
Compression Ratio
8.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Flat
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
25 litres
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,260 mm
(49.6 in)
Track, Rear
1,260 mm
(49.6 in)
Turning Circle
10.6 m
Ground Clearance
180 mm
(7.1 in)
Interior
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet
Rims & Tires
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
2,010 litres
Depth
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Compact SUV
British Classification
Compact SUV
Australian Classification
Medium SUV
European Segment
J-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium SUV
Hip Room, Front
1,310 mm
(51.6 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1,145 kg
(2,524 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
400 kg
(882 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
270 kg
(595 lb)
Cargo Capacity
400 kg
(882 lb)
Max Roof Load
0 kg
(0 lb)
1,330 mm
(52.4 in)
Width
1,000 mm
(39.4 in)
Opening Width
965 mm
(38.0 in)
Height
960 mm
(37.8 in)
Sill Height
650 mm
(25.6 in)
Citroën
328 vehicles
Méhari
Model
1 variant
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
Méhari Standard
1968–1987
Generation
1st Generation
Year
1979
Powertrain
0.6 4x4 Manual
Horsepower
29 hp
Drivetrain
4WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
Convertible
4WD
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
