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Citroen LN 0.6 (32 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)
LN Overview:
Citroen LN (LN). With 41 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 706 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 120 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 LN was produced before the establishment of Euro NCAP, and as such, no official crash test ratings are available. Safety features would have been rudimentary by modern standards, typical for vehicles of its era.
0.6 (32 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
With only 32 horsepower from its 602cc boxer engine, performance is extremely modest, primarily suitable for city driving and short commutes. Acceleration is leisurely, and highway cruising at higher speeds would be a struggle.
Fuel Economy
The 0.6 (32 Hp) engine offers decent fuel economy for its time, with an extra-urban consumption of 5.9 l/100 km. This makes it a relatively economical choice for a petrol engine from the mid-1970s, especially in urban settings.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent fuel economy for its era
- • Compact size ideal for city driving and parking
- • Simple, robust mechanicals (2-cylinder boxer engine)
- • Affordable to purchase and maintain
- • Distinctive Citroen styling cues
Cons:
- • Very limited power and acceleration
- • Basic interior comfort and features
- • Loud engine noise, especially at higher speeds
- • Lack of modern safety features
- • Limited practicality for longer journeys
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Citroen |
| Model: | LN |
| Generation: | LN |
| Modification (Engine): | 0.6 (32 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1976 |
| End of production: | 1978 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 32 Hp @ 5750 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 53.2 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 41 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | R06/627 |
| 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: | 2.6 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) - extra urban: | 5.9 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 120 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 22.1 kg/Hp, 45.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 17.2 kg/Nm, 58.1 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 706 |
| Max. weight: | 1035 |
| Max load: | 329 |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3380 mm mm |
| Width: | 1520 mm mm |
| Height: | 1370 mm mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.4 m |
| 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 |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| 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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