Citroen 15 H.p. (1939)

The Car

Coming soon

The Specs

Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.

Engine

Bore & Stroke 78mm x 100mm
Displacement
1911cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot)
20 lb./sq. in. at 30 mph

Fuel Supply

Carburetor Solex 30 ATHD
Choke
26
Main jet 135
Correction 260
Slow running 65

Valving

Intake tappet clearance
0.006″ (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance
0.008″ (hot)
Valve-timing indication A straight-edge placed across the centre lines of crankshaft and camshaft should line up with two centre punch marks or lines on crank and camshaft pinions when marks are at their nearest point to each other
Intake valve opens
3° BTDC

Ignition

Breaker gap 0.012″ – 0.015″
Plug gap 0.025″
Ignition timing indication
Locating hole in clutch bell housing and
a corresponding locating hole drilled in flywheel
Ignition timing
8° BTDC (fully retarded)

Clutch

Clutch type Single Dry plate
Clutch linings
Moulded Ferodo

Brakes

Brake type
Lockheed Hydraulic
Brake linings
Moulded Ferodo

Wheel Alignment

Toe-Out 0mm to 2mm
Camber 1°±0° 30′
Caster angle 1°30’±0°15
King pin angle