Citroen Méhari I 602 (1968) Convertible
19 kW26 PS25 hp43 Nm1968–1978
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- Power
- 19 kW 26 PS · 25 hp
- Torque
- 43 Nm 32 lb-ft
- Fuel consumption
- 6.0 l/100 km
- Kerb weight
- 525 kg
- Length
- 3,500 mm
- Displacement
- 602 cm³
Built 1968–1978, the Citroen Méhari I 0.6 602 (1968) petrol convertible develops 19 kW (26 PS) and 43 Nm of torque from a 0.6-litre two-cylinder petrol engine. In the Méhari I 0.6 602 (1968) petrol, power reaches the front wheels through a four-speed manual gearbox.
This is the entry point among the 3 versions of the Méhari I; the range-topping 0.6 602 twin-choke (1979) (21 kW) has 11% more power. On paper, it uses 6.0 l/100 km, tips the scales at 525 kg and offers 49 PS per tonne.
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 602 cm³ 0.6 l · 37 cu in |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Power | 19 kW 26 PS · 25 hp |
| Torque | 43 Nm 32 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
Performance
| Fuel consumption | 6.0 l/100 km 47.1 mpg UK · 39.2 mpg US |
|---|
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 3,500 mm 137.8 in |
|---|---|
| Kerb weight | 525 kg 1,157 lb |
Production
| Body type | Convertible |
|---|---|
| Years | 1968–1978 |
| Generation | Méhari I (1968–1987) |
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