Editing Citroën 2CV (section)

=== "Sahara" four-wheel drive ===

[[File:CitroenSahara-engine.jpg|thumb|Sahara rear engine bay]]

One novel model was the 2CV Sahara, a [[four-wheel drive]] (4×4) car, equipped with two engines of {{cvt|12|hp-metric|kW|disp=flip}} each, each one having a separate fuel tank, two gearboxes, and a connecting rod<ref name="topgear/everything-2cv">{{cite web |last1=Ford |first1=Tom |title=Everything you need to know about the Citroen 2CV |url=https://www.topgear.com/car-news/top-gear-series-25/everything-you-need-know-about-citroen-2cv |website=Top Gear |access-date=20 July 2023 |language=en |date=17 March 2018}}</ref> between the gearboxes.<ref>''Motor Sport'', February 1963, Page 102.</ref> One was mounted in the front driving the front wheels and one in the back driving the rear wheels. A single gearstick, clutch pedal and accelerator were connected to both engines. It was originally intended for use by the French colonies in Northern Africa. As well as a decreased chance of being stranded, it provided four-wheel-drive traction with continuous drive to some wheels while others were slipping because the engine transmissions were uncoupled. Therefore, it became popular with [[off-roading|off-road]] enthusiasts. Between 1958 and 1971, Citroën built 694 Saharas.<ref name="Hemmings Sahara"/> The top speed was {{convert|65|km/h|mph|abbr=on|0}} on one engine, and {{convert|105|km/h|mph|abbr=on|0}} with both engines running. These rare vehicles are highly collectible.<ref name="Hemmings Sahara"/>

The [[Citroën Méhari|Méhari]] was also built as a 4×4 from May 1979, but with only one engine and a reduction gear.<ref name="salon83" />
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