Citroen Traction Avant Cabrio All photos (5)
Citroen Traction Avant · Cabrio · 1934–1957

Citroen Traction Avant 1.9 MT 56 HP

GasolineManual, 5 gearsFront drive
Power
131 hp · 96 kW
Torque
178 Nm
0–100 km/h
9.6 s
Top speed
185 km/h
Fuel consumption
9.6 l/100 km
Other versions of this body · 6
1.3 MT 32 HP 1.5 MT 35 HP 1.6 MT 36 HP 1.9 MT 46 HP 1.9 MT 56 HP 2.9 MT 77 HP

Consumption and performance

manufacturer data
Top speed
185 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
9.6 s

Engine

1,962 cm³
Engine type
Gasoline
Displacement
1,962 cm³
Max power
96 kW / 131 hp
Torque
178 Nm at 4000 rpm
Fuel
A92
Fuel system
Carburetor
Turbo
No
Engine position
In front
Cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder
2
Valvetrain
DOHC
Bore
84 mm
Stroke
88.5 mm
Compression ratio
9.5

Transmission

Drive
Front
Gearbox
Manual
Gears
5

Dimensions and capacity

class C
Body type
Sedan
Doors
4
Seats
5
Length
3,980 mm
Width
1,560 mm
Height
1,490 mm
Wheelbase
2,510 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm
Kerb weight
1,100 kg

Wheels, brakes and chassis

Front brakes
Discs
Rear brakes
Discs