Citroen-2cv.org.uk Rallye Sud
0.01 Qualifying
0.02 Scrutineering
0.03 Spec Check
0.04 Power Options
0.05 Body Checks
0.06 Checker Check
0.07 Scrutiny Fin
0.08 Salt Flats Trials
0.09 25 Hour race prep
0.10 Marshalling
0.11 25hr Race Start
0.12 Overview
0.13 Darkness
0.14 Mid-Race
0.15 25hrs end
0.16 London
0.17 Routing
Marrakech Express
1.0 Normandy
2.0 Evreux
2.1 Bye Bayeux
2.2 Lunch stop
2.3 2 Wheel Test
2.4 Paris
3.0 Lyon
4.0 MonteCarlo
4.1 MonteCarlo Results
5.0 Monarco
6.0 Marseille
7.0 Barcelona
8.0 Algeciras
9.0 Marrakech
9.1 Xmas
10 Igli
 Results
Sahara Storms
11 Timimoun
12 El Homr
13.1 El Golea
13.2 Ghardaia
13.3 Ouargla
13.4 Hassi Messaoud
13.5 El Borma
13.5 Yafran
14 Tripoli
15 Ajdabiya
16 Alexandria
Results
Nile & Rift Valley
17 Sohag
18 Wadi Halfa
19 Atbara
20 Rabak
21 Juba 
22 Kampala
23 Nairobi
Results
African Safari
24 Ngorogoro Crater
25 Kilimanjaro
26 Eyes for East Africa
27 Mafinga
28 Lilongwe
29 Lusaka
Results
Falls to the Ocean
30 Livingstone
31 Francis Town
32 Gabarone
33 Vryburg
34 Kimberley
35 Beaufort West
36 Cape Town
Results
Final Results

Scrutineering
29th September 2002
(Stage .04)
Power Options for the Road

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Types of Fuel


Steam

Steam was used on early cars but there was never an official steam 2CV. The complete absence of water, until the later model featured a small reservoir which was dedicated to lubricating the windscreen, ruled out steam. A recent visit to a Museum of Steam by the Off-Piste Ducks Club confirmed that steam doesn't have what it takes for a successful power weight ratio although on the plus side there is the option of unlimited cups of tea which could be handy during the Sahara crossing.

Pedal Power

 

"Get on your Bike" A traditional british invitation to enjoy the benefits of travel. The Dutch are known for the adoption of practical cycling, the French for speed but the 2CV 'Traction Humaine' never really caught on. The Ami, (friend), concept came out of the benefits of friendship including the increased possibility of getting up steep hills - the more friends you had the faster you went.

 

 

Early models were produced in many formats and the introduction of the 'Alpine' brought about the widespread adoption of brakes. Up to this time they weren't really necessary but Alpine descents showed the travelling public just how useful these accessories could be.

Lights were also rare in the early days but increases in speed brought on by more scientifically designed pedals and smaller cars, for less weight, meant people could go further afield. Coming home often resulted in a dash through darkness with horrible consequences.

The vehicle above features an early headlamp, not bright by today's standards, as you can see, but better than nothing.

It also pioneered the 'impact adsorption' concept so popular nowadays and was always fitted on the front of the car.

ICE Power

Most people realise that steam can drive an engine but few realise that cold can provide propellant power.

Early 2CV modifications capitalised on the absence of a radiator in the 2CV (usually very hot in most cars) and used the power of a supply of ice creams and lollies to propel commercial vehicles. The frozen desserts were sold en-route and produced a handy income as a bonus. Although progress was erratic, especially on hot days, these vehicles won a place in the heart of the population at large - particularly children.


AIR Power

The Annals of history are full of air powered vehicles from Viking Long Boats, Zeppelins, Tea Clippers and of course the hovercraft which solved the problem of being becalmed, which is particularly irritating on land for some reason, by generating its own wind.

Here we can see a ladies model in a nice pink, contrasting grey skirts and a 602 cc power plant

Pressing time forces a break in the story.

encore, encore

 
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