Citroën Ami Super
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Manufacturer |
Citroën |
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Production |
1973 yo 1976 |
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Designer |
Flaminio Bertoni |
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Class |
Motor Car |
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Layout |
FF layout |
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Engine |
1015 cc flat-4 |
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Wheelbase |
94.5 in (2,400 mm) |
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Width |
1,524 mm (60 in) |
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Height |
57 in (1,448 mm) |
The Citroën Ami Super is a four-door, front-wheel drive car, manufactured and marketed by Citroën from 1973 to 1976.
History
By January 10, 1973, Citroën now expanding its range with the Ami Super. From the outside, it is distinguished by its six additional air intake vents under its grille, which is adorned on the grille with an additional bar highlighting the Citroën logo in a golden yellow plastic trapezium. A small monogram stamped "1015" on the side of the right wing indicates the new engine capacity, it will then be replaced by "Ami Super", as well as on the tailgate. For the rest, apart from a modification at the bottom of the front apron, the bodywork is the same as that of the Ami 8.
Fitted with a 1,015-cc engine specific to the G10/613 type with 53.5 bhp DIN at 6,500 rpm and 6.9 kg m at 3,500 rpm, directly derived from that of 56 bhp and 7, 2 kg m from the GS, an automobile from which it also takes its gearbox, as well as its front brake calliper’s (but without high pressure), it can reach 140 km / h.
PERFORMANCE
- max power (DIN): 53.5 hp at 6,500 rpm
- max torque (DIN): 50 1b ft, 6.9 kg m at 3,500 rpm
- max engine rpm: 6,750; 52.7 hp/l
- max speeds: (I) 29 mph, 47 km/h; (II) 48 mph, 78 km/h; (III) 74 mph, 119 km/h; (IV) 87 mph, 140 km/h
- power-weight ratio: 33.1 lb/hp, 15 kg/hp
- acceleration: standing 1/4 mile 20.4 sec
- speed in top at 1,000 rpm: 14.9 mph, 23.9 km/h
- fuel consumption: 30.4 m/ imp gal, 25.3 m/US gal,9.3 1 x 100 km.
The traditional chassis-platform derived from the 2 CV family is fitted out to accommodate this powertrain (in particular an intermediate front crossmember carrying the engine). It is made of thicker steel sheets in order to improve rigidity which contributes to a significant increase in weight of 85 kg.
Inside, the main visible feature is the floor-mounted gear lever. The dashboard and controls are specific to the new model. With this additional power, it is quieter in everyday use the lowering of the engine speed at equal speed and the distribution by belts of this engine.
The suspension is fitted with two front and rear anti- roll bars and loses the front/rear interaction of the suspension. The geometry of the front axle is modified, the caster angle goes from 15 to 5.20°, the steering, also specific, gains in lightness and smoothness of recall. The tires remain 135 R 15 in size. Iodine projectors are optional. The specific tank has a capacity of 40 litres. Lighter but less aerodynamic, it has a consumption comparable to a GS 1015.
The Ami Super is considered too close to the Ami 8. For the 1974 model year, Citroën will therefore set the Ami Super apart with a strip of high side decoration sides and on the tailgate, as well as with open rims. The Ami Super will be produced in 44,820 copies, in sedan and station wagon, until February 1976 but sold to 1977.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
reclining backrests; electrically- heated rear window; metallic spray; halogen headlamps.
