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Citroen AMI Super 1.0 Super (54 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)
Super Overview:
Citroen AMI (Super). With 68 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 805 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 18 s). The top speed reaches 140 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 Super was produced before the establishment of Euro NCAP, and therefore, no official safety ratings are available. Safety features are basic by modern standards, typical for vehicles of its 1970s production era.
1.0 Super (54 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 1.0 Super engine provides a noticeable performance upgrade over the standard AMI, offering adequate power for urban and light rural driving. Its 54 Hp allows for reasonable cruising, though acceleration is leisurely.
Fuel Economy
While specific fuel consumption data is unavailable, the 1015cc Boxer engine, paired with a carburettor, would have offered reasonable economy for its time, though not exceptional by modern standards.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Distinctive and charming French design
- • Comfortable ride quality for its class and era
- • Practical and spacious interior for a small car
- • Unique air-cooled Boxer engine sound and character
- • Improved performance over earlier AMI models
Cons:
- • Modest acceleration and top speed by modern standards
- • Basic safety features (typical for 1970s vehicles)
- • Potential for rust issues in older models
- • Parts availability can be challenging for restoration
- • Carburettor engine requires regular tuning
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(8 Break: 1969 - 1973).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Citroen |
| Model: | AMI |
| Generation: | Super |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.0 Super (54 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1973 |
| End of production: | 1976 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 54 Hp @ 6500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 53.2 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 68 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | G10 More details about the engine G10 |
| Engine displacement: | 1015 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Boxer |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 74 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 59 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 18.0 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 18.0 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 140 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 14.9 kg/Hp, 67.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 11.8 kg/Nm, 84.5 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 17.1 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 805 |
| Max. weight: | 1130 |
| Max load: | 325 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 330 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3990 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1520 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1485 mm mm [35mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2400 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1260 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1220 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 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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