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Citroen LN A 0.6 (36 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). With 52 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 710 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 126 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.
0.6 (36 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
With only 36 Hp, performance is very limited, making it suitable strictly for urban environments where speed and acceleration are not priorities.
Fuel Economy
Highly economical due to its small displacement, this engine prioritizes low running costs and fuel efficiency for city driving, sacrificing power.
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(LN: 1976 - 1978).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Citroen |
| Model: | LN |
| Generation: | A |
| Modification (Engine): | 0.6 (36 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1978 |
| End of production: | 1982 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 36 Hp @ 5500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 55.2 Hp/l [4mm more] |
| Torque: | 52 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | V 06/630 More details about the engine V 06/630 |
| Engine displacement: | 652 |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.3 l |
| Cylinder Bore: | 77 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 70 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Maximum speed: | 126 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 19.7 kg/Hp, 50.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 13.7 kg/Nm, 73.2 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 710 |
| Max. weight: | 1035 |
| Max. roof load: | 50 kg |
| Max load: | 325 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 770 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 170 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3384 mm mm [4mm more] |
| Width: | 1522 mm mm [2mm more] |
| Height: | 1373 mm mm [3mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2230 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1292 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1241 mm |
| Front overhang: | 641 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 513 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 130 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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