Car : Citroën 7 a Traction Avant
Year : 1934
Engine : 4 cylinders in line
Bore and stroke : 72×80 mm
Cylinder capacity : 1303 cc
Gears : 3 forward
Brake horse power :32
Maximum speed : 62 mph
Wheelbase : 9 ft 6 ins (2.89 m)
Suspension : front: longitudinal torsion bars with friction shock absorbers ;
rear : transverse torsion bars with double action hydraulic shock absorbers
Citroën took a further step forward on its way to popularizing the car and gaining the public’s favour for its approach with the Type C of 1922. It developed 11 bhp at 2,100 revs and its maximum speed was 38 mph. The torpedo weighed 1,300 pounds (590 kg).
Like Henry Ford, who for a while, offered the body of his famous Model T in a single colour (black), Citroën restricted it to yellow ‘citron’. It is worth mentioning that from 1923 onwards Citroën made catalogues and price-lists for repair available to purchasers of the Type C with the obvious intention of éviter toute surprise dans les factures (to prevent any surprises in the bill). It was also possible to replace a part that was not working with a new or reconditioned part. This prevented the car from being off the road for a lengthy period.