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CITROEN 10 HP Type A
10 HP Type A 1919 ~ 1921 Production: 24.093 units
The Type A was the first car produced by André Citroën and production commenced in 1919.
The Type A was the first mass produced European car.
The Type A was available in two different chassis lengths and a number of different bodystyles:
Torpédo 4 places (pictured), Torpédo 3 places, Conduite Interieure 3 places, Conduite Interieure 3 places and Coupé de Ville.
In 1921, a new 3 model range appeared with the 10 HP Type A Standard and the 10 HP Type A Luxe both sharing the mechanical specification of the the preceding model and the new 10 HP Type A Spécial (Torpédo Sport Spécial).
10 HP Type A, Type A Standard and Type A Luxe
Number of cylinders Four
Cubic capacity 1 327cm3
Bore and stroke 65 x 100mm
Power output 18 bhp @ 2 100 rpm
Transmission Rear wheel drive via 3 speed gearbox
Brakes Foot operated drum on transmission shaft and hand operated on rear wheels
Suspension Front : single quarter eliptical springs
Rear : twin quarter elliptical springs
Steering Worm and roller
Top speed 65 - 68 kph
10 HP Type A Spécial
Number of cylinders Four
Cubic capacity: 1 452cm3
Bore and stroke: 68 x 100 mm
Power output: 22 bhp @ 2 100 rpm
Transmission: Rear wheel drive via 3 speed gearbox
Brakes: Foot operated drum on transmission shaft and hand operated on rear wheels
Suspension Front : single quarter eliptical springs
Rear : twin quarter elliptical springs
Steering Worm and roller
Top speed: 75 kph
Source: http://www.citroen.mb.ca/citroenet/html/c/cars-1.htm
10 HP Type A 1919 ~ 1921 Production: 24.093 units
The Type A was the first car produced by André Citroën and production commenced in 1919.
The Type A was the first mass produced European car.
The Type A was available in two different chassis lengths and a number of different bodystyles:
Torpédo 4 places (pictured), Torpédo 3 places, Conduite Interieure 3 places, Conduite Interieure 3 places and Coupé de Ville.
In 1921, a new 3 model range appeared with the 10 HP Type A Standard and the 10 HP Type A Luxe both sharing the mechanical specification of the the preceding model and the new 10 HP Type A Spécial (Torpédo Sport Spécial).
10 HP Type A, Type A Standard and Type A Luxe
Number of cylinders Four
Cubic capacity 1 327cm3
Bore and stroke 65 x 100mm
Power output 18 bhp @ 2 100 rpm
Transmission Rear wheel drive via 3 speed gearbox
Brakes Foot operated drum on transmission shaft and hand operated on rear wheels
Suspension Front : single quarter eliptical springs
Rear : twin quarter elliptical springs
Steering Worm and roller
Top speed 65 - 68 kph
10 HP Type A Spécial
Number of cylinders Four
Cubic capacity: 1 452cm3
Bore and stroke: 68 x 100 mm
Power output: 22 bhp @ 2 100 rpm
Transmission: Rear wheel drive via 3 speed gearbox
Brakes: Foot operated drum on transmission shaft and hand operated on rear wheels
Suspension Front : single quarter eliptical springs
Rear : twin quarter elliptical springs
Steering Worm and roller
Top speed: 75 kph
Source: http://www.citroen.mb.ca/citroenet/html/c/cars-1.htm