Classic Car Catalogue
Citroën 1975
| 2 CV | |
| Dyane | |
| Méhari | |
| Ami | |
| GS | |
| GS Birotor | - discontinued |
| D series | - discontinued |
| SM | - discontinued |
| CX |
France 
Launch of 2CV Spécial based on 2CV4 with four light body, round headlights and simplified dash board.
Dyane - A new grille fitted.
The GS Pallas with luxurious interior fittings and seats is based on the Pallas trim used in the DS. Externally the Pallas can be distinguished by full sized wheel embellishers and rubbing strips down the flanks. The Pallas is available with the 1,2 litre engine. Also launched in 1975 were the GS X and the GS X2 the latter developing 65 bhp and has a top speed of 157 kph (98 mph). Both the GS X and GS X2 are fitted with sports seats and long range driving lamps and both has a choice of normal or "short" gearboxes - the latter having closer ratios which improve acceleration. GS Birotor was discontinued. 847 were built.
On 24th April 1975 production of the DS ceased. Total production of all models came to 1,455,746 (1,330,755 in France).
The luxurious SM become a victim of oil crises and speed limits imposed on French motorways. Production figures for have plummeted dramatically over the past three years, going from 3,992 units in 1972 to 2,619 the following year and to 294 in 1974. 12,920 were built in total. The last fifty has been made near Vichy in the workshops of Guy Ligier who carried out the assembly since autumn 1974.
The CX won the Car Of The Year Award in January. Sales of the 2000 began in September '74 and the 2200 in spring this year.
Dyane - A new grille fitted.
The GS Pallas with luxurious interior fittings and seats is based on the Pallas trim used in the DS. Externally the Pallas can be distinguished by full sized wheel embellishers and rubbing strips down the flanks. The Pallas is available with the 1,2 litre engine. Also launched in 1975 were the GS X and the GS X2 the latter developing 65 bhp and has a top speed of 157 kph (98 mph). Both the GS X and GS X2 are fitted with sports seats and long range driving lamps and both has a choice of normal or "short" gearboxes - the latter having closer ratios which improve acceleration. GS Birotor was discontinued. 847 were built.
On 24th April 1975 production of the DS ceased. Total production of all models came to 1,455,746 (1,330,755 in France).
The luxurious SM become a victim of oil crises and speed limits imposed on French motorways. Production figures for have plummeted dramatically over the past three years, going from 3,992 units in 1972 to 2,619 the following year and to 294 in 1974. 12,920 were built in total. The last fifty has been made near Vichy in the workshops of Guy Ligier who carried out the assembly since autumn 1974.
The CX won the Car Of The Year Award in January. Sales of the 2000 began in September '74 and the 2200 in spring this year.
| Production in 1975: | |
| 2 CV berline | 106,268 |
| Dyane and Méhari | 107,750 |
| Ami-8 | 43,683 |
| Ami Super | 3,554 |
| GS | 187,762 |
| GS Birotor | 31 |
| D-series | 847 |
| CX | 96,778 |
| SM | 115 |
The last DS leaving the assembly line. It was a blue metallic DS 23 injection.
For 1975 the 2 CV has square headlights, new radiator grille with chrome surround and wider rear bumpers. Starting is now carried out using the ignition key instead of push button. Bonnet release from inside. The same changes apply to the 2 CV 4 and 2 CV 6.
For 1976 Citroen re-introduced the old four-window body, calling this new option 2 CV Spécial. It will be the cheapest and most economical four-door saloon on the market.
For 1976 Citroen re-introduced the old four-window body, calling this new option 2 CV Spécial. It will be the cheapest and most economical four-door saloon on the market.
CITROEN 2 CV £830
Design studies started in 1936, but it was not until 1948 that the 2 CV startled the motoring world: simplest and most original car since the Model T Ford. Now about 2¾ million have been built. Sold in England from 1954 to 1961 it is re-introduced at a price to attract economy-minded buyers. Gay colours, new grille, rectangular headlamps are recent improvements. The engine, originally 375c.c. is now 602c.c.
2 CV Spécial at Paris Motor Show.
The 1975 model has a new better decorated grille and more efficient bumpers, made of stainless steel with black protective rubber bands.
CITROEN DYANE £947
An economy model that attracts renewed interest as motoring costs rocket. Though powered by a flat twin air-cooled engine of only 602 c.c. it is a roomy five-door four-seater with a roll-back sun roof. Light weight is the secret of its lively performance and a smooth pitch-free ride over the worst roads is ensured by its unique suspension with inertia dampers and interconnection between front and rear.
Dyane 6
Dyane 6 at Paris Motor Show in October.
No changes to this utility, multi-purpose model based in the Diane. After reaching its peak last year, sales dropped from 13,910 to only 8,920 copies.
Méhari in its simplest configuration: without a soft top an folded windscreen.
Basic model with canopy.
Utility pick-up
Pick-up fitted with a hardtop by the firm Enac.
Méhari at Paris Motor Show in October.
1975 models continue without any changes.
The range for 1976 is simplified. The 8 and Super Service break with side windows is deleted but the panel van remains with the smaller engine only. All models, except for the van, have now separate front seats with reclining backs. Heated rear window on Ami Super.
The range for 1976 is simplified. The 8 and Super Service break with side windows is deleted but the panel van remains with the smaller engine only. All models, except for the van, have now separate front seats with reclining backs. Heated rear window on Ami Super.
Ami 8 Berline
Ami Super Break
Ami 8 Club (?)
Ami 8
Ami Super
Ami Super
From the outside the GS Pallas can be recognized by its stainless steel, full size hub caps covering the entire rim, protective strips at the bottom of the body, chrome chevrons on the grille and stainless steel exhaust tip. It also has a special pearly grey metallic colour, but of course it can receive the other colours of the GS range (except the Ténéré orange and the helianth yellow reserved for the GS X or X2). Inside, the GS Pallas is distinguished by its dashboard, centre console and brown steering wheel. The interior trim was also given special care featuring better carpeting, seats and door panels in jersey, beige PVC roof, stainless steel interior steps, heated rear window, etc.
The GS X and GS X2 are trying to seduce younger clientele, presenting more sporting image. The GS X uses the less powerful of the GS engines: the 1,015 cc of 55.5 HP DIN. The GS X2 is much more capable since it has the 1,222 cc engine with increased compression ratio, developing 65 hp DIN. With their additional long-range headlights, black radiator grille and dark window surrounds, not to mention their brilliant yellow helianth colour, the GS X or X2 stand out from other models. The interior equipment includes front seats which have trapezoidal backrests with integrated headrests, a dashboard with round dials with tachometer, a heated rear window and a roof lining in anthracite PVC.
No changes to this range for 1976.
The GS X and GS X2 are trying to seduce younger clientele, presenting more sporting image. The GS X uses the less powerful of the GS engines: the 1,015 cc of 55.5 HP DIN. The GS X2 is much more capable since it has the 1,222 cc engine with increased compression ratio, developing 65 hp DIN. With their additional long-range headlights, black radiator grille and dark window surrounds, not to mention their brilliant yellow helianth colour, the GS X or X2 stand out from other models. The interior equipment includes front seats which have trapezoidal backrests with integrated headrests, a dashboard with round dials with tachometer, a heated rear window and a roof lining in anthracite PVC.
No changes to this range for 1976.
CITROEN GS from £1,333
An advanced and luxurious small car with air-cooled flat four engine driving the front wheels. Self-levelling hydro-pneumatic suspension gives remarkable riding comfort and brakes are assisted by hydraulic pressure pump. Body styles are four-door saloon or five-door station wagon. GSpecial is the new economy model in gay orange colour. The GS Pallas is the latest luxury model for 1975.
GS Berline
GS Break
GS X / GS X2
GS Pallas
Models '76 at Paris Show
GSpécial
GS X2
GS X
GS Pallas
GS Club
GS Break Club
The range was discontinued in April, replaced by the new CX.
CITROEN D SPECIAL from £1,856
Simplest and lowest priced of the famous DS Citroens, the Special has the same revolutionary hydro-pneumatic self-levelling suspension as the others and the power-operated brakes with automatic front/rear proportioning of effort according to weight distribution, but it has conventional control for clutch and gear change instead of hydraulic servos. Power steering is an option. Air for the radiator enters under the nose.
Już na prezentacji w 1955 roku samochód zrobił furorę. Jego wybiegająca w przyszłość sylwetka, olbrzymia jak na owe czasy powierzchnia oszklona, tablica rozdzielcza i kierownica o niespotykanych kształtach, fotele o wyjątkowej miękkości, znaczny rozstaw kół i osi z charakterystycznym małym zwisem tylnym, zastosowano po raz pierwszy w produkcji seryjnej hydrauliczno-pneumatyczne zawieszenie kół z urządzeniem samopoziomującym, - to szereg rozwiązań, które wybiegły w tamtych latach daleko w przyszłość i były dla wielu firm niedościgłym wzorcem konstrukcyjnym. O ewolucji technicznej silnika tego samochodu niech świadczą wielkości mocy: od 62 KM w 1957 roku do 121 KM ostatnio - wzrost dwukrotny!
Zainteresowanie samochodami rodziny DS powodowało konieczność ciągłego podwyższania liczby produkowanych w Paryżu wozów tego modelu od 11 tys. w 1955 roku do 103 tys. w 1970. Po ograniczeniach prędkości i kryzysie energetycznym zainteresowanie DS zmalało i produkcja spadła z 97 tys. w 1973 do 40 tys. i do... 718 sztuk w I kw. 1975 roku, Samochód się przeżył i po 20 latach produkcji ustąpił z placu boju, jakim jest niewątpliwie mocno konkurencyjny rynek samochodowy, przeżywający ostatnio okres regresu.
Citroën wychodzi z tych opresji stosunkowo obronną ręką, jako że przy ogólnym przeciętnym regresie producentów europejskich w roku 1974 rzędu 13% francuski przemysł samochodowy zanotował spadek o 5,7% zaś sam Citroën tylko o 3,4%. Naturalnie ten stosunkowo niewielki regres wynika z szerokiego asortymentu wozów jaki oferuje wytwórnia CitroËna, bo przecież oprócz dużych samochodów jak DS, wciąż są wytwarzane bardziej obecnie poszukiwane małe modele jak Dyane 6, Ami 8, GS czy też wciąż produkowany 2CV...
Nowy Citroën CX 2000 jest samochodem mającym zastąpić DS jako samochód prestiżowy tej francuskiej firmy, zaskakujący znowu niespotykanymi w innych samochodach rozwiązaniami. Jeździliśmy niedawno tym samochodem i nasze wrażenia zza kierownicy CX-a podaliśmy do wiadomości czytelników. Auto to rzeczywiście przodujące, choć być może nie tak rewolucyjne, jak przed laty model DS. Faktem jest, że mimo trudnych czasów jakie obecnie przeżywają producenci wejście na rynek miał Citroën CX 2000 rzeczywiście imponujące: w trzech konkursach trzy pierwsze miejsca.
• W organizowanym od 1963 roku z inicjatywy holenderskiego czasopisma. „Autovisie” konkursie „Samochód roku” Citroën CX zajął zdecydowanie pierwsze miejsce (229 pkt) dystansując zdecydowanie konkurentów (Volkswagen Golf - 164 pkt., Audi 50 - 136 pkt, Fiat 131 - 71 pkt i Volvo 2000 - 31 pkt). W konkursie tym zorganizowanym obecnie przez „Autovisie” przy współudziale „The Daily Telegraph” z Wielkiej Brytanii, „l'Equipe” z Francji, „Quattraruote” z Włoch, „Stern” z RFN i „Vi Bilgare” ze Szwecji jury składające się z 49 dziennikarzy motoryzacyjnych z 15 krajów Europy wybiera samochód, który wyróżnia się przodującymi rozwiązaniami, jest produkowany seryjnie w ilości co najmniej 5000 sztuk rocznie i nie brał udziału w dotychczasowych konkursach. W tym roku za taki samochód uznano Citroëna CX. Francuskie wozy już czterokrotnie były uznawane samochodami roku (w 1971 roku był to też Citroën model GS), trzy razy były to samochody włoskie i z RFN, dwukrotnie angielskie.
• Włoskie czasopismo „Style Auto" typuje rok rocznie przy pomocy 107 specjalistów z dziedziny stylizacji nadwozi samochodowych pojazd, który zasługuje na wyróżnienie z racji niecodziennego kształtu i sylwetki oraz poszukiwania nowych form w przemyśle samochodowym. Na tegoroeznym Salonie Genewskim nagrodę tę przyznano Citroënowi CX, uznając jego stylizację za najbardziej postępową wśród konstrukcji 1975 roku.
• Francuskie Stowarzyszenie Prasy Motoryzacyjnej nagradza od 1969 roku „nagrodą bezpieczeństwa” seryjny samochód, który zapewnia najlepsze warunki bezpiecznej podróży i to zarówno w dziedzinie bezpieczeństwa czynnego (trzymanie się drogi, hamulce, mechanizm kierowniczy) jak i biernego (zabezpieczanie pasażerów w samochodzie).
Trzeba przyznać, że nowy wóz Citroëna zdecydowanie wkroczył na rynek samochodowy. Jak przystało na nowokreowanego króla...
ST. SZELICHOWSKI
Motor, wrzesień 1975
CX
| Models '74 | wb: | 4 cyl. 1985 cm³ 102 ch (DIN) |
4 cyl. 2175 cm³ 112 ch (DIN) |
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| berline | 2845 mm | 2000 | 2200 | - | - |
| Models '75 | wb: | 4 cyl. 1985 cm³ 102 ch (DIN) |
4 cyl. 2175 cm³ 112 ch (DIN) |
4 cyl. diesel 2175 cm³ 66 ch (DIN) |
4 cyl. 2347 cm³ 115 ch (DIN) |
| berline Price in Oct. |
2845 mm | Confort 31,960 F |
- | Confort 37,160 F |
- |
| berline Price in Oct. |
2845 mm | Super 33,360 F |
Super 34,460 F |
Super 42,452 F |
- |
| berline Price in Oct. |
2845 mm | Pallas 35,400 F |
Pallas 36,500 F |
- | - |
| berline Price in Oct. |
3095 mm | - | - | - | Pallas 55,000 F |
| break Price in Oct. |
3095 mm | Confort 37,252 F |
- | - | - |
| break Price in Oct. |
3095 mm | Super 38,652 F |
- | Super 43,852 F |
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From the outside only the full size hub caps distinguish the two CX models. Inside the 2200 has inertia reel seatbelts as standard (optional on the 2000), more warning lights on the dashboard, electric windows, more luxurious carpeting, fabric roof lining, etc..
For 1975 the range has been greatly extended. The most interesting additions are the diesel engine, the biggest in Europe estate and the luxurious Pallas, both with extended wheelbase.
In addition to its normal CX, Super and Pallas, Citroën offers a limited series of specially equipped sedans called "Administration". At the 1975 Citroën show price, the CX Administration was available in three versions: 2000 normal (32 832 F), 2000 Super (34 232 F) and 2200 Super (35 332 F), the latter optionally equipped with Cmatic converter.
For 1975 the range has been greatly extended. The most interesting additions are the diesel engine, the biggest in Europe estate and the luxurious Pallas, both with extended wheelbase.
In addition to its normal CX, Super and Pallas, Citroën offers a limited series of specially equipped sedans called "Administration". At the 1975 Citroën show price, the CX Administration was available in three versions: 2000 normal (32 832 F), 2000 Super (34 232 F) and 2200 Super (35 332 F), the latter optionally equipped with Cmatic converter.
CX 2000
Models '76 at Paris Show
CX 2000 Super
CX 2000 Confort
CX 2200 Super
CX Diesel
CX Break
CX Break
CX Pallas
CX Prestige
CX Prestige
CX Prestige
CX
The range for the British market.
The first outing of the CX 2200 took place at the Rallye Côte d'Ivoire - Côte d'Azur disputed from December 26, 1975 to January 11, 1976 over the 9,200 km that separate Abidjan from Nice. Out of 92 competitors at the start, only 30 arrived at the finish, including the three CX 2200 entered by the Citroën team. Although only in 13th, 16th and 17th places but it was the only team that finished complete.
Rallye Côte d'Ivoire - Côte d'Azur