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1979 Citroën Méhari

FranceGasolineFWDConvertible

Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1979
Make
Citroën
Model
Méhari
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
0.6 Manual
Engine Configuration
Flat
Power (hp)
29 hp
Power (kW)
21 kW
Torque
39 Nm (29 lb-ft)
Top speed
100 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
555 kg (1,224 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
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
6.9 litres / 100 km
Highway
7.5 litres / 100 km

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
Citroën emblem
Hip Room, Front
1,310 mm (51.6 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
935 kg (2,061 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
400 kg (882 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
270 kg (595 lb)
Cargo Capacity
380 kg (838 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)
Méhari
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
Convertible
Variant
Méhari Standard1968–1987
Generation
1st Generation
Year
Powertrain
Horsepower
29 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed

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