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Citroën Citroën Traction Avant

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The Citroën Traction Avant (French pronunciation: [tʁaksjɔnaˈvɑ̃]) is the world's first mass-produced, semi-monocoque bodied, front-wheel drive car. A range of mostly four-door saloons and executive cars, as well as longer wheelbased "Commerciale", and three row seating "Familiale" models, were produced with four- and six-cylinder engines, by French carmaker Citroën from 1934 to 1957. With some 760,000 units built, the Traction Avants were the first front-wheel drives made in such (six-figure) quantity. Whilst front-wheel drive and four-wheel independent suspension had been established in production cars by Auto Union, and subsequently by others a few years prior – the Traction Avant pioneered integrating these into a mass-production car with a crash resistant, largely unitary, monocoque b…

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About the Citroën Citroën Traction Avant

Body type: convertible · segment CABRIO
Transmission: 3-speed manual, column/dash shift
Max engine: 2.9 L

Overview

The Citroën Citroën Traction Avant is a convertible. Across the range you'll find engines up to 2.9 L.

Trim-level specifications for the Citroën Citroën Traction Avant aren't listed yet. See the overview above, or browse more Citroën models.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of car is the Citroën Citroën Traction Avant?

The Citroën Citroën Traction Avant is a convertible, classified in segment CABRIO.

What engine options does the Citroën Citroën Traction Avant have?

The Citroën Citroën Traction Avant has been offered with engines up to 2.9 L. See each trim page for the exact figures.

Does the Citroën Citroën Traction Avant have any recalls?

We currently have no U.S. NHTSA recall campaigns on record for the Citroën Citroën Traction Avant, but always check official sources for the latest safety information.