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1928 Citroën C6

1928 Citroën C6

1928 Citroën C6

Presented at the 1928 Paris Motor Show, the C4 replaced the B14 in the brand catalogue. It had a lower body struc -ture and a completely new chassis-engine design. The open tourer version, available from launch, shipped with a 1,628 cm3 engine developing 30 bhp for a top speed of 90 kph.

The C6 also made its debut in 1928. The first CITROËN to feature a 6-cylinder engine, it was launched in a conver -tible version at the end of 1929.

Story by Citroën Communication

In Detail

type Series Production Car
built at France
engine Inline-6
position Front, Longitudinal
aspiration Natural
displacement 2442 cc / 149.02 in³
bore 72 mm / 2.83 in
stroke 100 mm / 3.94 in
power 33.6 kw / 45 bhp @ 3000 rpm
specific output 18.43 bhp per litre
steering Worm and Roller
f suspension Solid Axle w/Semi-Eliptical Leaf Springs
r suspension Live Axle w/Semi-Eliptical Leaf Springs
transmission 3-Speed
top speed ~105 kph / 65.20 mph