Re: Torsion-level myths

Posted by Charles Neuhaus On 2010/8/23 12:11:04

As to the Citroen hydro-pheumatic suspension, this was not found on the 2CV, but on the larger Citroens. While in Germany in the early 80's I had a large Citroen which had a pneumatic cylinder on each wheel filled with compressed nitrogen. This provided the "spring". The hydraulic pump was connected to these cylinders and leveled the car fore and aft as well as side to side. It also controlled the body height through a lever in the drivers compartment. It was the best riding car I ever drove, though my 56 Patrician ran a close second,