1961 runs and Citroën starts production in
October at its French plant in Rennes La Janais
Ami-6 with its peculiar C-pillar shaped Z.
Meanwhile, Vigo is also prepared for
assembly a few years later. So we watched the
car and the situation at the plant Galician
moment.

“He Ami-6, a balanced car in which a perfect technique and combines great comfort. It is robust and practical. Dynamic and elegant line, has been imposed on the world market is of car- four broad plazas, having been studied in detail form adjusting to the most comfortable body positions. “

“He port of Vigo, facing Latin America, He seems willing to be always ready to launch their ships. This is important, and we are glad that our industry manufacturing vehicles of all kinds start to have presence in the international arena in serious competition with brands already an old story, because This testifies to us that his technique has been at the level of the best“.

“the Citroën Spanish Vigo was born with a large European company ambitions vehicle manufacturing, and although the short time of its existence has not been allowed to meet all its objectives, there is no doubt that they will be fulfilled within a probably lower than expected deadlines. “

“There is no reason to think that” how long it Fiais me “and think, however, that the Ami-6 before long will take Spanish citizenship, entering the market long before those other more or less by advertising it has been claimed that they would take letter of Spanish citizens in a more or less uncertain future “.

1958. Some Customs antique stores, located across the street Montero Rios, They served as a temporary workshop during the first months. The same day it was assembled the first Citroën produced in Spain, on April 10, 1958, the first stone of what would be the final location of the Center was placed Vigo: plant balaídos.

The move to this new Location occurred in August 1959. In this second year, production increased to 1,700 units. A manufacturing van AZU the legendary 2CV: adds another model. In 1960, the output reaches 3,600 vehicles and over 500 staff workers. Three years later, the joint production of models AZU, 2CV Y H exceeds 19,000 vehicles.

Since the plant began operating, there have been 26 different models. He Citroen 2CV holds the record for retention, with 25, closely followed by the Citroen C15, that was in the lines 22 years.

Motor2 cylinders. 74 70 mm.
displacement, 602 cubic centimeters.
Power22 HP at 5,000 r.p.m.
Refrigeration by air.
main brake: With hydraulic transmission on all four wheels.
Hand brake: With mechanical transmission on the two front wheels.
Tank capacity25 liters.
Tank engine: 2 liters.
Deposit gearbox: 1 liter.
Consumption: About 6 liters are calculated for 100 kilometers carrying four people and their baggage “.