Editing Citroën 2CV (section)

=== Body ===

The body was constructed of a dual H-frame [[platform chassis]] and [[fixed-wing aircraft|aircraft]]-style tube framework, and a very thin steel shell that was bolted to the chassis.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.citroenet.org.uk/passenger-cars/michelin/2cv/cutaway/carosserie01.jpg |title=2CV frame design |publisher=Citroen |via=Citroenet |access-date=19 January 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.citroenet.org.uk/passenger-cars/michelin/2cv/cutaway/cutaway01.jpg |title=2CV cutaway |publisher=Citroen |via=Citroenet |access-date=19 January 2019}}</ref> Because the original design brief called for a low speed car, little or no attention was paid to [[aerodynamics]]; the body had a {{Cd|long=yes|link=car|0.51}}, high by today's standards but typical for the era.

The 2CV used the fixed-profile convertible, where the doors and upper side elements of its bodywork remain fixed although, the doors could be removed easily too by lifting them up and away from the car. The bonnet too could be removed by sliding sideways to allow extra ventilation on very hot days.  The fabric soft top can be rolled back and a picnic basket was available for purchase and fixed on the boot door. This reduces weight and lowers the centre of gravity, and allows the carrying of long or irregularly shaped items, but the key reason was that fabric was cheaper than steel which was in short supply and expensive after the war. The fixed-profile concept was quite popular in this period.{{citation needed|date=October 2016}}