Ami 6, 8 and Super: the AMI project
Citroën wanted to offer a mid-range car positioned between the DS range and the 2CV. The Ami 6 was launched in 1961 and combines the robustness of the 2CV with the finishing quality of the DS. It has a 602cc engine, and its inverted rear window provides more comfort for passengers.
In 1964, the estate version was released, which was even more successful than the Ami 6 and became the best-selling vehicle in France in 1966. In the same year, both vehicles transitioned from 6V to 12V electrical systems.
In March 1969, the Ami 8 was introduced. This car replaced the Ami 6 but retained many body elements. Like the Ami 6, the Ami 8 was available in comfort, club, and estate versions.
From 1974 onwards, the success gradually faded, and the release of the Ami Super in 1973 was a failure due to reliability and fuel consumption issues. Sales plummeted in 1976, and in 1978, the Ami range was discontinued, replaced by the LN (1976) and the Visa (1978).
> Technical Sheet: 2CV BEFORE 1970
> Technical Sheet: 2CV4 - 2CV6
> Technical Sheet: 2CV Van
> Technical Sheet: Dyane - Acadiane
> Technical Sheet: Méhari
> Technical Sheet: DS - ID
> 2CV, AMI, DYANE, ACADIANE: Production Years
Ami 6 Engine
| Year | Models | Engine Type | Engine Code | Displacement | Compression | DIN Power and Torque | Carburetor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1961 to September 1963 | Ami 6 | M4 | AM | 602 cm3 | 7.5:1 | 22hp Din at 4500rpm – xxNm at 2800rpm | |
| September 1963 to May 1968 | Ami 6 | M4 | AM M | 435 cm3 | 7.75:1 | 25hp Din at 4750rpm – xxNm at 3000rpm | |
| September 1963 to May 1968 | Ami 6 | M4 | AM B | 602 cm3 | 7.75:1 | 25hp Din at 4750rpm – xxNm at 3000rpm | |
| September 1963 to May 1968 | Ami 6 | M4 | AM C | 602 cm3 | 7.75:1 | 25hp Din at 4750rpm – xxNm at 3000rpm | |
| After 1965 | Ami 6 | M4 | AX M | 602 cm3 | 7.75:1 | 25hp Din at 4750rpm – xxNm at 3000rpm | |
| After May 1968 | Ami 6 | M28 | AM2 M | 602 cm3 | 9:1 | 32hp Din at 5750rpm – 42Nm at 3750rpm |
Ami 8 Engine
| Year | Models | Engine Type | Engine Code | Displacement | Compression | DIN Power and Torque | Carburetor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 1970 to July 1983 | Ami 8 | M28 | AM2 | 602 cm3 | 9:1 | 32hp Din at 5750rpm – 42Nm at 3750rpm | |
| March 1969 to December 1970 | Ami 8 | M28 | AM2 M | 602 cm3 | 9:1 | 32hp Din at 5750rpm – 42Nm at 3750rpm | |
| December 1970 to September 1978 | Ami 8 | M28 | AM2 C | 602 cm3 | 9:1 | 32hp Din at 5750rpm – 42Nm at 3750rpm |
Serial Number
| Year | Model | Serial Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Ami 6 Sliding Rear Windows | 14,522 to 44,766 100,001 to 128,999 |
| 1963 | Ami 6 Adjustable Front Seat Ami 6 New Suspension | 44,767 to 55,630 129,000 to 199,999 9,200,001 to 9,209,971 |
| 1964 | Ami 6 25.5HP Engine Ami 6 25.5HP Engine | 9,215,001 to 9,246,157 9,250,001 to 9,333,602 |
| 1965 | Ami 6 Sedan Ami 6 Estate Ami 6 Commercial | 9,334,000 to 9,392,303 9,393,500 to 9,394,564 9,100,001 to 9,101,999 9,125,000 to 9,136,783 9,102,000 to 9,119,999 9,600,000 to 9,635,619 9,640,000 to 9,646,041 |
| 1966 | Ami 6 Sedan Ami 6 Estate Ami 6 5-Seater Estate | 9,415,000 to 9,432,980 9,435,000 to 9,437,535 9,395,000 to 9,410,659 9,438,000 to 9,442,255 9,136,800 to 9,149,166 9,646,100 to 9,762,048 |
| 1967 | Ami 6 Sedan Ami 6 4-Seater Estate Ami 6 5-Seater Estate | 9,443,000 to 9,458,966 9,460,000 to 9,480,433 9,763,000 to 9,770,664 9,778,000 to 9,898,718 |
| 1968 | Ami 6 28HP Sedan Ami 6 35HP Engine Ami 6 28HP 4-Seater Estate Ami 6 35HP 4-Seater Estate Ami 6 28HP 5-Seater Estate Ami 6 35HP 5-Seater Estate Ami 6 28HP Club Estate Ami 6 35HP Club Estate | 9,484,000 to 9,521,395 370,000 to 374,154 9,905,000 to 9,908,240 520,000 to 520,806 9,920,000 to 9,974,228 524,000 to 534,285 200,000 to 219,564 230,000 to 236,344 |
| 1969 | Ami 6 Sedan Ami 6 4-Seater Estate Ami 6 5-Seater Estate Ami 8 Sedan Ami 8 Sedan | 375,500 to 390,857 537,000 to 538,563 549,000 to 601,388 393,000 to 429,999 435,000 to 447,927 |
| 1970 | Ami 8 Sedan Ami 8 Estate Ami 8 Service | 00JA0003 to ? - 00JA0001 to ? 00JB0003 to ? 00JC0003 to ? |