Citroen Bijou

A very rare 1962 Citroen Bijou at the Rushden Cavalcade. Based on a 2CV chassis.

Citroen Bijou - key facts

Citroen Bijou Specifications
Production	211
From	1959
Until	1964
Bodywork
Dimensions
Length	12ft 11in	3.96m
Kerb Weight	1288lb/0.575ton	584kg
Engine
Engine displacement	425cc	26cu in
Cylinders	2
Cylinder Layout	Horizontally opposed
Valve operation	Overhead valve
Power Output	12bhp @ 3500rpm	12PS @ 3500rpm
Specific Output	28bhp/litre	0.46bhp/cu in
Torque Output	17lbft @ 2900rpm	23Nm @ 2900rpm
Specific Torque	54Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Single Carburettor
Performance
Power to weight	21bhp/ton
Top speed	45mph	72km/h
Chassis
Engine location	Front
Engine alignment	Longitudinal
Driven wheels	Front
Front Suspension	Independent Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Independent Coil Spring
Brakes	Drums front and rear
Gearbox type	4 speed Manual
Number of gears	4