The 2 CV with a new bonnet, different grille and modified side vents was revealed in December last year. A Panama yellow is added to colour range, along with grey, blue and green.
For the additional cost of 44 Francs the centrifugal clutch is now available on all models.
Production of the 4x4 has finally begun. 20 were built last year and 274 this year. This model retains the old bonnet.
In October the 2 CV benefited from greater compression ratio, gaining additional 1.5 b.h.p. and a bit more torque.
Classic Car Catalogue
Citroën 1961
| 2 CV | |
| DS / ID 19 | |
| Ami 6 | - new model in April |
France
Koniec linii montażowej Citroëna DS i ID 19.
The engine power of the DS 19 was increased to 83 bhp. ID is now available with power brakes as an option.
On April 25th the official statement from Citroën announced the release of the Ami-6, a car capable to run indefinitely at 100 km / h, offering as much space as a 7/8 hp with a comfort that only the ID and DS-19 can provide. All this at a very low cost. According to Citroën, "the Ami-6 is the least expensive comfort per kilometre in the world".
For a long time many owners of 2 CVs wanted a model of similar mechanics, but more elegant and faster. For Citroën, the new Ami-6 has to close the gap between the 2 CV and the ID / DS-19.
The Paris Show in October saw very few novelties. The Ami gained open-able windows in rear doors and the DS has a new dashboard.
19.010 copies were made this year.
Modernizacja 2 CV polega na wprowadzeniu nowego wlotu powietrza i maski. Zakończyła się produkcja najmniejszego silnika o pojemności 375 cm³ (model A). W pażdzierniku przprowadzono modernizację silnika. Stopień sprężania zwiększono do 7.5:1 co zaowocowało zwiększeniem mocy do 13.5 KM.
Moc silnika DS zwiększono z 75 do 83 KM. Wprowadzono budowany przez Chapron kabriolet. W wersjach ID można obecnie zamówić pełne wspomaganie hamulców, takie samo jak w DS.
W kwietniu zaprezentowano Ami 6, zbudowany na podwoziu 2 CV, ale z większym silnikiem o pojemności 602 cm³ i mocy 22 KM, zapewniający znacznie większy komfort podróżowania. Ciekawostką konstrukcyjną jest dach z tworzywa sztucznego (jak DS) i bębny hamulcowe umieszczone przy przekładni, a nie przy kołach. Jest on produkowany w fabryce w La Janais koło Rennes. Do końca roku powstało 19.010 sztuk.
Łącznie firma wyprodukowała 337.315 samochodów.
Moc silnika DS zwiększono z 75 do 83 KM. Wprowadzono budowany przez Chapron kabriolet. W wersjach ID można obecnie zamówić pełne wspomaganie hamulców, takie samo jak w DS.
W kwietniu zaprezentowano Ami 6, zbudowany na podwoziu 2 CV, ale z większym silnikiem o pojemności 602 cm³ i mocy 22 KM, zapewniający znacznie większy komfort podróżowania. Ciekawostką konstrukcyjną jest dach z tworzywa sztucznego (jak DS) i bębny hamulcowe umieszczone przy przekładni, a nie przy kołach. Jest on produkowany w fabryce w La Janais koło Rennes. Do końca roku powstało 19.010 sztuk.
Łącznie firma wyprodukowała 337.315 samochodów.
Paris Motor Show in October.
Citroën 2 CV po modernizacji
Citroën 2 CV AZUL
A special 2 CV built for the Fire Service allows access into narrow passages and quick escape without having to reverse or making u-turn.
A plastic 2 CV coach by
Belgian coach-builder Daniel d'Ieteren exhibited at the Brussels Salon in January 1961.
Since the spring the boot lid is supported by telescopic springs rather than simple rod on all saloon models.
At the beginning of March 1961, the engine power for the DS-19 went from 75 b.h.p. to 83 b.h.p. after several modifications: compression increased from 7.5 to 8.5, adoption of pistons with curved heads and new chromed head segments, Holset damper placed at the rear of the crankshaft, new Weber double body carburettor. This made it one of the fastest French cars.
In October a new dashboard.
In September the ID-19 braking system adopted a high-pressure assisted device controlled by a conventional pedal. This allows the use of double-circuit braking system.
The ID 19 Normale was discontinued at the end of the year.
At the beginning of March 1961, the engine power for the DS-19 went from 75 b.h.p. to 83 b.h.p. after several modifications: compression increased from 7.5 to 8.5, adoption of pistons with curved heads and new chromed head segments, Holset damper placed at the rear of the crankshaft, new Weber double body carburettor. This made it one of the fastest French cars.
In October a new dashboard.
In September the ID-19 braking system adopted a high-pressure assisted device controlled by a conventional pedal. This allows the use of double-circuit braking system.
The ID 19 Normale was discontinued at the end of the year.
ID 19
Citroën DS 19
Citroën DS 19
Citroën DS 19
DS 19 Prestige
The new DS 19 dashboard for 1962, here in the Prestige model.
Citroën ID 19 cabriolet
Citroën ID 19 break
Citroën ID 19 break
Citroën ID 19 familiale
Two first official photographs of the Ami-6 in its initial form.
Citroën Ami 6
The new Ami 6 was introduced in April. It is built on the 2CV chassis but the 2 cylinder, air cooled engine is bigger: 602 cc giving 22 b.h.p. with compression ratio increased from 7:1 to 7.4:1.
The car is meant to look unusual. The roof is made of plastic, forming sharp end over an inverted rear window and the bonnet is curved in rather strange way.
The interior is not as spacious as one could expect, especially for rear passengers. The dashboard looks handsome with a single-spoke steering wheel and the equipment is quite comprehensive, only lacking windscreen washer. The spare wheel is under the bonnet, allowing a generous luggage space.
The centrifugal clutch of the 2 CV is replaced with a traditional solution. The brakes are located next to the gearbox.
At its launch the grille has two horizontal bars, extending all the way across and onto the sides. This has been changed, and on production models those the flashes disappeared from the middle, replaced with additional bar above the bumper.
In this initial version sold during the spring and summer of 1961, the new Citroën had fixed windows in the rear doors. Considered by potential buyers as not acceptable, this has been changed in October.
The Ami is built in the new factory in La Janais near Rennes.
The interior is not as spacious as one could expect, especially for rear passengers. The dashboard looks handsome with a single-spoke steering wheel and the equipment is quite comprehensive, only lacking windscreen washer. The spare wheel is under the bonnet, allowing a generous luggage space.
The centrifugal clutch of the 2 CV is replaced with a traditional solution. The brakes are located next to the gearbox.
At its launch the grille has two horizontal bars, extending all the way across and onto the sides. This has been changed, and on production models those the flashes disappeared from the middle, replaced with additional bar above the bumper.
In this initial version sold during the spring and summer of 1961, the new Citroën had fixed windows in the rear doors. Considered by potential buyers as not acceptable, this has been changed in October.
The Ami is built in the new factory in La Janais near Rennes.
Citroën Ami 6 introduction version.
Ami 6 production version.
Ami 6 production version.
Ami 6 dashboard.
Ami 6 production version.
The revised Ami-6 at Turin Motor Show.
Rallies in which Citroën participated from January to December 1961:
Monte-Carlo (January 21-28):
Trautmann-Ogier (DS-19), first in tourismo category.
Alger-Centrafrique (19 January-6 February):
Brother Vinatier (ID-19) third overall
Gendebien-Bianchi (ID-19) fourth overall.
Neige et Glace (4-5 February):
Rolland-Augias (ID-19) third overall;
Vanson-Vallier (ID-19), fourth (Women's Cup);
Ogier-Neyret (ID-19), sixth;
Baboulin-Dupont (ID-19), seventh;
Raymond-Murienne (ID-19), eighth;
Pierre-Poncet (ID-19), ninth.
Routes du Nord (10-12 February):
Trautmann-Ogier (DS19), fourth in tourismo category;
Vanson-Vallier (ID-19), eighth (Ladies' Cup);
Marang-Badoche (DS-19), tenth.
Lyon-Charbonnières (March 16-19):
Trautmann-Mlle Vallier (DS19), third overall;
Rolland-Augias (DS-19), sixth;
Mrs Vanson-Derolland (ID-19), fourteenth.
Thousand Miles (May 27-28):
Rolland-Augias (DS-19), third in the touring category;
Trautmann-Ogier (ID-19), fourth.
Soleil de minuit (June 13-17):
Trautmann-Ogier (DS-19), seventh overall.
Sénégal (June 21):
Ghiringhelli-Favarel (ID-19), third overall.
Coupe des Alpes (24-28 June):
Trautmann-Ogier (ID-19), first in Group 2;
Bianchi-Harris, (DS-19), fourth in group 1.
Liège-Sofia-Liège (30 August-3 September):
Bianchi-Harris (DS-19), first overall;
Neyret-Terramorsi (ID-19), third;
De Lageneste-Burglin (DS-19), fifth.
Tour de France Auto (14-23 September):
Bouchet-Kissel (ID-19), sixth overall (Women's Cup).
Germany (27 September-1 October):
Trautmann-Mrs Vanson (ID-19), first class.
Tour de Corse (4-5 November):
Trautmann-Ogier (DS-19), first overall;
Bianchi-Harris (DS-19), second;
Vanson-Barbe (ID-19), fifteenth (Ladies' Cup).
Monte-Carlo (January 21-28):
Trautmann-Ogier (DS-19), first in tourismo category.
Alger-Centrafrique (19 January-6 February):
Brother Vinatier (ID-19) third overall
Gendebien-Bianchi (ID-19) fourth overall.
Neige et Glace (4-5 February):
Rolland-Augias (ID-19) third overall;
Vanson-Vallier (ID-19), fourth (Women's Cup);
Ogier-Neyret (ID-19), sixth;
Baboulin-Dupont (ID-19), seventh;
Raymond-Murienne (ID-19), eighth;
Pierre-Poncet (ID-19), ninth.
Routes du Nord (10-12 February):
Trautmann-Ogier (DS19), fourth in tourismo category;
Vanson-Vallier (ID-19), eighth (Ladies' Cup);
Marang-Badoche (DS-19), tenth.
Lyon-Charbonnières (March 16-19):
Trautmann-Mlle Vallier (DS19), third overall;
Rolland-Augias (DS-19), sixth;
Mrs Vanson-Derolland (ID-19), fourteenth.
Thousand Miles (May 27-28):
Rolland-Augias (DS-19), third in the touring category;
Trautmann-Ogier (ID-19), fourth.
Soleil de minuit (June 13-17):
Trautmann-Ogier (DS-19), seventh overall.
Sénégal (June 21):
Ghiringhelli-Favarel (ID-19), third overall.
Coupe des Alpes (24-28 June):
Trautmann-Ogier (ID-19), first in Group 2;
Bianchi-Harris, (DS-19), fourth in group 1.
Liège-Sofia-Liège (30 August-3 September):
Bianchi-Harris (DS-19), first overall;
Neyret-Terramorsi (ID-19), third;
De Lageneste-Burglin (DS-19), fifth.
Tour de France Auto (14-23 September):
Bouchet-Kissel (ID-19), sixth overall (Women's Cup).
Germany (27 September-1 October):
Trautmann-Mrs Vanson (ID-19), first class.
Tour de Corse (4-5 November):
Trautmann-Ogier (DS-19), first overall;
Bianchi-Harris (DS-19), second;
Vanson-Barbe (ID-19), fifteenth (Ladies' Cup).
At the 1961 Tour de Corse, the hurricane and the snow disrupted the event considerably. On the Vergio pass, the highest in Corsica (1464 meters), all the cars had to turn back ... except two Citroëns of Trautmann-Ogier and Bianchi-Harris! They managed to cross the pass but they meet other obstacles on the way down, including a huge tree blocking the road. After hours of effort they were the only ones to arrive at the control in Cristinacce.
Trautmann and Ogier in front of the ID-19 #6 in which they ranked first in the tourismo category in the 30th Monte Carlo Rally.
Arriving third at the Liège-Sofia-Liège Marathon, Neyret and Terramorsi photographed somewhere in Yugoslavia.
Bianchi and Harris upon their arrival back in Liège. Out of eighty-five starters, only eight (including three Citroën) managed to finish this particularly difficult rally.
Bianchi and Harris crossing a river in Yugoslavia near the Bulgarian border.