1926→1927 Citroën 10HP B12
In 1926 Citroën upgraded their standard model to include an all-steel body reinforced chassis which they revealed at the 1926 Paris Motor Show as the B12.
Body styles ranged from Torpédo 4 Places in Standard, Serie Luxe and Tourisme Luxe finishes, Conduite Interieure 3 and 4 places, Coupé, Landaulet, Normande, Taxi, Cabriolet and Coupé.
Story by Citroën Communication
In Detail
type | Series Production Car |
production years | 1926 – 1927 |
released at | 1926 Paris Motor Show |
built at | France |
engine | Inline-4 |
position | Front, Longitudinal |
aspiration | Natural |
displacement | 1452 cc / 88.61 in³ |
bore | 68 mm / 2.68 in |
stroke | 100 mm / 3.94 in |
power | 14.9 kw / 20 bhp @ 2100 rpm |
specific output | 13.77 bhp per litre |
body / frame | Steel body over Steel Frame |
driven wheels | RWD |
front brakes | Drums |
steering | Worm and Roller |
f suspension | Solid Axle w/Quarter-Eliptical Leaf Springs |
top speed | ~75 kph / 46.58 mph |