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 |