Citroën Méhari
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The Citroën Méhari is a lightweight recreational and utility vehicle, manufactured and marketed by French carmaker Citroën over 18 years in a single generation. Built in front-wheel (1968–1988) and four-wheel drive (1980–1983) variants, it features ABS plastic bodywork with optional/removable doors and foldable, stowable, fabric convertible top.[1]
Citroën Méhari | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Citroën |
Production | 1968—1988 |
Assembly |
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Designer | Roland de La Poype |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Off-road compact SUV (J) |
Body style | 2-door utility roadster |
Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
Platform | Citroën 2CV platform |
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Powertrain | |
Engine | 602 cc, air-cooled flat-2 |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,400 mm (94.5 in) |
Length | 3,520 mm (138.6 in) |
Width | 1,530 mm (60.2 in) |
Height | 1,640 mm (64.6 in) |
Curb weight | 570 kg (1,256.6 lb) |
Chronology | |
Successor | Citroën E-Méhari (for Méhari Nameplate) |
The Méhari weighed approximately 535 kg (1,179 lb), and featured the fully independent suspension and chassis of all Citroën 'A-Series' vehicles, using the 602 cc (36.7 cu in) variant of the flat twin petrol engine shared with the 2CV6, Dyane, and Citroën Ami.[2] The car also uses the Dyane's headlights and bezels, and 4WD units differ externally by having the spare wheel on the hood, in a molded recess.
The car is named after the fast-running dromedary camel, the méhari,[3] which can be used for racing or transport. Citroën manufactured 144,953 Méharis between the car's French launch in May 1968[4] and the end of production in 1988.[5]
The Méhari and variants were built in many additional variants (under license or not), in a host of other countries, including versions with a fiberglass instead of ABS body, and 2WD version with spare wheel on the hood.