Citroen C1 engine is a 3-cylinder 68bhp 1.0i petrol engine with variable valve timing. New to the Citroën range this eager and responsive engine is perfectly designed to deliver a broad spread of torque through the gears as it powers the lightweight C1 in and out of traffic and around town.
The C1 is perfectly equipped for around-town motoring. A nippy 3-cylinder 68bhp 1.0 litre petrol engine, with variable valve timing, delivers a confident and lively driving experience that can effortlessly stretch a gallon of fuel for over 60 miles on the combined cycle. Additionally the HDi 55 diesel engine will keep running costs even lower, with almost 70mpg possible on the combined cycle.
With a top speed of 98mph the Citroën C1 is entirely competent on motorway journeys too. Yet this refined and frugal powerplant can squeeze an unbeatable 60 miles out of every gallon of petrol while emitting just 109 g/km CO2 – the best figures for any mainstream petrol car on sale in the UK.
Accompanied by the distinctive engine note, the C1 1.0i accelerates from rest to 62mph in 13.7 seconds and develops its maximum power of 68bhp at 6,000rpm and maximum torque of 69 lb.ft at 3,600rpm.
