Citroën 2CV AKB
Built: 1969-1969 · Series: 2CV
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Citroën 2CV – the AZU and Fourgonnette van versions of 1948 to 1990: air-cooled flat-twin engine of 6.6 to 20 kW, 375 to 602 cm³ displacement, 480 to 683 kg unladen weight
This page gathers the van versions of the Citroën 2CV, built in France and, towards the end of production, in Mangualde in Portugal between 1948 and 1990. Alongside the well-known saloon, a delivery-van version existed from the start, marketed as AZU and Fourgonnette; the codes AK, AKB and AZU denote different trim levels of the box-bodied variant with an extended rear, while BESTEL is the Dutch term for the van itself. All versions were powered by the characteristic air-cooled flat-twin engine, which grew over the production run from an original 375 to a final 602 cm³.
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The register lists 11 versions with outputs from 6.6 to 20 kW from flat-twin engines of 375 to 602 cm³. Unladen weights range from 480 to 683 kg, gross weights from 850 to 1,165 kg, lengths from 3,600 to 3,840 mm and widths from 1,480 to 1,540 mm.
For decades the 2CV van was the backbone of small trades and delivery businesses in France and much of Europe; its simple engineering, low weight and soft suspension made it a symbol of post-war French mobility, known as the 'Duck'. With its combination of low fuel consumption and high payload relative to its own weight, it remained a standalone concept without a direct successor right up to the end of production.
When buying a used 2CV van, what matters above all is rust on the floor pan, sills and the front spring-strut mounts, as the self-supporting body is especially vulnerable there. The condition of the air-cooled engine's cylinder heads and carburettor, the function of the soft suspension with its characteristic inertia dampers, and the brakes and electrics all form part of the check; spare parts are well supplied through specialist 2CV dealers.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Citroën 2CV, Citroën (Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 2correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 602 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,540 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,360 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 620 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 850 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Citroën 2CV AKB weigh?
The unladen weight is 620 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Citroën 2CV AKB?
850 kg.
What engine does the Citroën 2CV AKB have?
2 cylinders, 602 cm³ displacement.
When was the Citroën 2CV AKB built?
Production years: 1969.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 9 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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