Citroën AK 400
Built: 1971-1978 · Series: AK
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Citroën AK – the van version of the 2CV: air-cooled twin-cylinder engine of 425 to 604 cm³, kerb weight 540 to 795 kg, gross weight up to 1,480 kg
The Citroën AK is the commercial-vehicle version of the 2CV, built by Citroën alongside the saloon as a box-shaped light van with the 2CV's air-cooled flat-twin engine. The designations 250, 350 and 400 in the register entries state payload in kilograms; "Fourgonette" is the French term for the small van, as it also appears in one of the register entries.
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The register lists 10 versions here, all with twin-cylinder engines of 425 to 604 cm³ displacement. Kerb weights range from 540 to 795 kg, gross vehicle weight from 910 to 1,480 kg, and widths from 1,500 to 1,550 mm.
As a light van on the 2CV base, the AK was for decades the backbone of French small trade and agriculture, known for its low fuel consumption, simple mechanicals and soft suspension; it competed with similarly conceived light vans such as the Renault 4 Fourgonnette. The unassuming technology needed little specialist tooling and could be serviced away from larger workshops too, which made the vehicle especially popular in rural areas.
When buying used, the AK calls chiefly for checking corrosion on the floor pan, sills and the characteristic corrugated body panels, the condition of the soft, 2CV-typical suspension, and the tightness of the air-cooled twin-cylinder engine; spare parts are offered through an active classic-car and 2CV-parts network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Citroën AK, Citroën
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 2correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 604 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,800 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,550 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 655 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,150 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Citroën AK 400 weigh?
The unladen weight is 655 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Citroën AK 400?
1,150 kg.
What engine does the Citroën AK 400 have?
2 cylinders, 604 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Citroën AK 400?
3,800 mm × 1,550 mm.
When was the Citroën AK 400 built?
Production years: 1971-1978.
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 10 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.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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