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Citroen AMI 8 0.6 (35 Hp)
Overall Rating
Citroen AMI:
The Citroën Ami is an economy car which was manufactured and marketed by Citroën from 1961 to 1978 over two generations, called the Ami 6 and the Ami 8. A family car, the Ami is front-wheel drive and was made in multiple body styles, including saloon car and estate car variants. The later Ami 8 fastback saloon featured a steeply raked rear window, in contrast to the earlier reverse-raked rear window of the Ami 6 notchback. Over 1,840,396 units were manufactured over the entire production run. The Ami and Citroën Dyane were replaced by the Citroën Visa and Citroën Axel....(Read more on Wikipedia)
8 Overview:
Citroen AMI (8). With 46 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 730 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 123 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Citroen AMI 8 predates modern safety testing standards like Euro NCAP. Safety features would be rudimentary by today's standards, focusing on basic structural integrity rather than advanced occupant protection systems.
0.6 (35 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate for urban and light rural driving, but limited for sustained highway speeds, reflecting its economical design.
Fuel Economy
Reasonably economical for its time, thanks to its small displacement and light weight, making it a cost-effective daily driver.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Economical fuel consumption for its era
- • Distinctive, practical design with good interior space
- • Comfortable ride due to Citroen's suspension philosophy
- • Simple, robust air-cooled engine design
- • Affordable and easy to maintain
Cons:
- • Limited performance, especially on highways
- • Basic safety features by modern standards
- • Dated interior and features
- • Potential for rust in older models
- • Loud engine noise at higher speeds
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(6 Break: 1968 - 1968).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Citroen |
| Model: | AMI |
| Generation: | 8 |
| Modification (Engine): | 0.6 (35 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1969 |
| End of production: | 1973 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 35 Hp @ 5750 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 58.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 46 Nm @ 4750 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | M28 [Same engine] More details about the engine M28 |
| Engine displacement: | 602 |
| Number of cylinders: | 2 |
| Engine configuration: | Boxer |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 2.25 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 74 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 70 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.4 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 123 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 20.9 kg/Hp, 47.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 15.9 kg/Nm, 63 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 730 |
| Max. weight: | 1050 |
| Max load: | 320 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 330 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 32 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3990 mm mm [30mm more] |
| Width: | 1520 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1485 mm mm [5mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2400 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1260 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1220 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.4 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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