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Citroen LN A 1.1 (50 Hp)
Overall Rating
Citroen LN:
The Citroën LN and Citroën LNA are front-engine, front-drive, three-door, four passenger hatchback city cars manufactured and marketed by Citroën from 1976 to 1986 over a single generation — as a badge engineered variant of the Peugeot 104, introduced shortly after the takeover of Citroën by Peugeot.
The added "A" used in the name of the bigger engined LNA stood for Athlétique. Its noise figure is 69 decibels.
The LN was introduced in July 1976. It combined the bodyshell of the Peugeot 104 Z with the economical 602 cc two-cylinder gasoline engine of the Citroën 2CV. Equipment levels were low, but the LN's key selling points were its low price and running costs....(Read more on Wikipedia)
A Overview:
Citroen LN (A). Weighing only 760 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 140 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Citroen LNA A generation predates modern safety testing standards like Euro NCAP, which commenced in 1997. As a vehicle from the early 1980s, it lacks contemporary safety features and would offer minimal occupant protection by today's standards.
1.1 (50 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Sharing the same 50 Hp output as the 11E, this variant delivers comparable performance, sufficient for city errands and light traffic, but not for spirited driving.
Fuel Economy
Expected to provide similar efficient fuel consumption figures as other 1.1L LNA models, making it a cost-effective runner for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Compact and maneuverable for city driving
- • Good fuel economy (especially 1.1L and 0.6L variants)
- • Affordable purchase and running costs
- • Simple, easy-to-maintain mechanics
- • Practical hatchback design for its size
Cons:
- • Very basic safety features by modern standards
- • Limited performance, especially with 0.6L engines
- • Rudimentary interior comfort and amenities
- • Dated design and technology
- • Not suitable for long-distance or high-speed travel
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(A: 1978 - 1982).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Citroen |
| Model: | LN |
| Generation: | A |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.1 (50 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1982 |
| End of production: | 1985 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 50 Hp @ 5500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 44.5 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Engine Model/Code: | 109/5F More details about the engine 109/5F |
| Engine displacement: | 1123 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5 l |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l |
| Cylinder Bore: | 72 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 69 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.7:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Maximum speed: | 140 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 15.2 kg/Hp, 65.8 Hp/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 760 |
| Max. weight: | 1040 |
| Max. roof load: | 50 kg |
| Max load: | 280 |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 750 kg |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 370 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3384 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1522 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1373 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2230 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1292 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1269 mm |
| Front overhang: | 641 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 513 mm |
| 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 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Spring Strut, Trailing arm |
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