The Citroen 2CV is a French economy car produced from 1948 to 1990, designed before the Second World War to be simple, inexpensive and capable of carrying a farmer's family and produce over rough rural roads. Its air cooled flat twin engine, soft long travel suspension and lightweight construction gave it a low price and durability that made it one of the most recognizable and longest produced small cars in European history.
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SignificanceMore than 3.8 million 2CVs were built between 1948 and 1990, making it the first car since Citroen's own Traction Avant to sell a million units with front wheel drive. 1 Manufacturer or Builder FAQs
What does the name 2CV mean?
It is French for deux chevaux, and refers to the car's two tax horsepower.
The name is French for deux chevaux, which literally means two horses. In practice it refers to the car's two tax horsepower, the fiscal rating French rules used, not to the power the engine produced.
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is an economy car produced by the French company Citroën from 1948 to 1990
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