Citroën Ami 6 Sudah Berusia 6 Dekad

Pada tahun 1961, Citroën Ami 6 ini mengemparkan dengan bentuknya yang unik dan dalaman yang luas.

Hari ini, penanda aras untuk kenderaan pasaran massa yang benar-benar berjaya agak sukar ditentukan, tetapi menjual kira-kira satu juta model adalah petanda baik bahawa anda telah membuat sesuatu yang disukai oleh orang ramai. Proton Wira terjual kira-kira satu juta menjelang akhir pengeluarannya. Perodua Myvi, terjual lebih dari satu juta unit sebelum model generasi ke-3 dilancarkan. Bagi Citroën, angka juta itu dilalui oleh Ami 6 mereka, yang kini berusia 60 tahun.

Ini adalah kereta jarak jauh yang muncul selepas Traction Avant, 2 CV dan DS. Ia direka oleh Flaminio Bertoni, yang memberikannya tingkap belakang terbalik (reka bentuk yang terlindung dari hujan). Ia memiliki lampu depan persegi panjang yang luas, bonet dengan lereng di tengah dan atap gaya pagoda. Kemudian, varian stesen wagon Ami 6 dilancarkan. Lebih separuh daripada keseluruhan penjualan Ami 6 adalah wagon. Varian wagon dirancang oleh Henri Dargent dan Robert Opron.

Citroën Ami 6 dikuasakan oleh enjin 602cc 2 silinder.

Ami 6 digantikan oleh Ami 8, yang mempunyai reka bentuk yang lebih konvensional.

Inilah sedikit trivia dari siaran media mereka.

SIARAN MEDIA

CITROËN AMI 6, DID YOU KNOW? 

• The name Ami 6 comes from a phonetic combination that refers to the name of the Design project (AM vehicle), the title “Miss”, and amici (Italian for friend), probably inspired by its designer, who was himself Italian.
• Yvonne de Gaulle, wife of General de Gaulle, drove an Ami 6. The vehicle inaugurated the Citroën plant in Rennes-La-Janais (France) while it was still under construction on 10 September 1960, a little over a year before its production began on site.
• A rally named “Le Tour de Gaule d’Amisix” was held by Citroën, setting off from Rennes-La-Janais on 19 January 1966, with two standard Ami 6 station wagon models to demonstrate their endurance and road qualities. At the finish line, 23 hours and 11 minutes later and guided by an escort, the team had covered 2,077 km at an average of 89.6 km/h.
• In June 1963, Ami 6 was presented in the United States. The export model adopted four round headlights and reinforced bumpers.
• Production location: Paris (France) from 1961 to 1963, Rennes-La-Janais (France) from 1961 to 1969. With Ami 6, Citroën inaugurated this brand new plant in Brittany, the brand’s first major decentralisation from Paris. Forest (Belgium) from 1961 to 1969. Catila(Argentina): continued production of the Ami 6 station wagon until 1971 (cars shipped in parts to be assembled on site).
• 1,039,384 Ami 6 vehicles produced in total: 483,986 Saloons (April 1961 to March 1969), 551,880 Estates (October 1964 to September 1969), 3,518 Entreprise (two-seater service estate, glazed and panelled versions).
• On the last Ami 6 models, the brightness of the dial could be adjusted with a small knob that controlled a rheostat.
• Today, an Ami 6 vehicle in good driving condition is evaluated at €5,000 and up.
• It can also be given as a gift in 1:43 miniature form (€37), on sale from the Citroën Lifestyle store, in an Ami 6 1967 Saloon version, Typhoon Grey.

Technical data sheet

Ami 6 saloon April 1961: Engine: Type M 4, Capacity: 602 cm3, Bore: 74 mm, Stroke 70 mm, Fiscal power: 3 CV, Actual power: 22 hp at 4,500 rpm Carburettor: Solex single barrel 30 PBI until November 1961 then 30 PICS.  25-litre fuel tank General dimensions and weight: Length: 3.87 m, Width: 1.524 m, Wheel base: 2.4 m, Curb weight: 640 kg.

Ami 6 station wagon October 1964: Engine: Type M 4, Capacity: 602 cm3, Bore: 74 mm, Stroke 70 mm, Fiscal power: 3 CV, Developed power: 25.5 hp at 4,750 rpm Carburettor: Solex single barrel 40 PICS and 40 PCIS (centrifugal clutch) until April 1964, then 40 PICS-2 and 40 PCIS-2 (centrifugal clutch). 25-litre fuel tank General dimensions and weight: Length: 3.958 m, Width: 1.524 m, Wheel base: 2.4 m, Curb weight: 690 kg.

Launch prices: Saloon 1961: 6,550 French francs (267 French francs for the car radio option available from January 1962). The same year, 2 CV AZLP 425 cm3 (centrifugal clutch): 4,950 French francs, ID 19 normal saloon: 9,970 French francs. 4-seater Tourisme Estate 1964: 7,140 French francs.

Main upgrades: 1962: rear sliding windows (half only). October 1964: Estate type bodywork New ogive bulb rear lights October 1967: Club finish with twin round headlights and white side trim. Enhanced finish. May 1968: Rear multi-function single-piece headlights Double sliding front windows.