Citroën Saipac 2CV, Jiane
Sedan,
Jiane Pickup and Mehari
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Above - the
first
Saipa-built car was the 2CV
Fourgonnette AK 350 in 1968.
Below - an
estate car was
also built
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Above - Jiane
pickup
Below - Meharis
and Jianes
on a freight train
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Jiane
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The Jiane (Pharsi for "lion") was
an Iranian
assembled Dyane, including a pick
up variant, built there in the
nineteen seventies. A version
of the Baby
Brousse (called Mehari -
without the diacritic) was also
assembled in Iran.
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Above - Jiane
glazed pickup
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Above, below
and left - Jiane
pickup
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Above and left
- Baby
Brousse/Mehari - a
metal-bodied vehicle not unlike
the Greek Pony,
the FAF,
the Dalat
and the Yagán.
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Below - manufacturing the
Jiane - a largely artisanal
procedure
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The pages below
come from a 1975 brochure for the Jiane
and are reproduced with the
kind permission of Blair Anderson of the
Citroën Connection and of
Noush Richards who provided the
translations
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Click
here for a
1970 or 1971 brochure
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THREE
PRODUCTS FROM CITROËN IRAN
FACTORY
JIANE-MEHARI-PICKUP
JIANE
Jiane
is an ideal automobile for
people who want a complete car
at low cost.
Cruise at up to 120 KPH. Travel
at top speed, because the forced
air
engine oil cooling system
enables high rev operation for
long periods.
Special suspension system of
Jiane offers more comfortable
driving. The
system of adjustable height for
headlights and chassis allows
for
travel on the rough mountain
roads, time savings in city
driving, more
comfort when traveling or on
picnics. On rough roads the
independent 4
wheel shock absorbed suspension
is another feature of Jiane, and
the
simple all steel chassis
construction is for people who
like the quiet
life. With Jiane you can enjoy
driving in enjoyable fresh air
thanks to
easily rolled back roof, the
large boot lets you carry lot of
personal
items. And finally the Jiane is
economical, with fuel
consumption of
6.5 litres per 100 KM
MEHARI
The
fourth product from Citroën Iran
Automobile factory.
Mehari with heavy galvanized
body and the stronger
stuspension arms is
being offered to Citroën lovers.
Mehari is a car for wide range
of work and preferences and will
provide
you with faithful service. It is
ideal for young people for use
in all
seasons with little expense.
Tradesmen, contractors, farmers,
hunters, small businesses and
workers
need a small vehicle like Mehari
that can carry loads of around
500
kilos with minimal cost.
Mehari with its special gearbox
can operate with ease on snow,
sand and
soft soil.
The suspension of the Mehari is
similar to Jiane passenger
vehicles and
offers comfort for the
occupants.
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MAIN
SPECIFICATIONS JIANE
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Engine:
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Two cyl.
602 CC 74x7O mm
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Engine
cooling: air cooled
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Horse
power: 33
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Tyres:
135x380
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Gearbox:
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4 speed
forward + reverse
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Dimensions and weight:
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Overall
length: 3.9 meters
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Overall
width 1.5 meters
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Overall
height 1.54 meters
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Dry
weight 600 Kg
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Capacities:
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Fuel
tank: 25 litres
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Engine
2.5 litres
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Gearbox:
0.9 litre
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Performance:
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Max
speed: 130 KPH
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Fuel
consumption: 6.5 litre per 100
Km at 80 KPH
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MAIN
SPECIFICATIONS JIANE PICKUP
and MEHARI
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Engine:
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2 cyl
602cc 74x7Omm
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Engine
cooling: Air cooled
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Engine
horsepower: 33
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Tyres:
135x380
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Gearbox:
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4 speed
forward + reverse
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Dimensions and weight:
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Overall
length: 3.52 meters
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Overall
width 1.53 meters
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Dry
weight 600 Kg
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Capacities:
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Fuel
tank: 25 litres
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Engine:
2.5 litres
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Gearbox:
1 litre
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Performance:
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Max
speed 120 KPH
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Fuel
consumption 6.5 L 100 at 80 KPH
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JIANE SEDAN
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Technical
Data
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Engine
displacement 602 CC (Bore
74 mm Stroke 70 mm)
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Compression
ratio 8.5:1
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Engine
horsepower 32.8 HP (SAE)
at 5750 RPM
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Engine torque 4.3
Kg/Meter (SAE) at 3500 to 4500
RPM
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Maximum
Speed 120 KPH
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Engine
Cooling System Air with 9
blade fan
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Front
Differential (Front wheel
drive) and gearbox with
synchronised 4
speed plus reverse manual shift
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Turning
radius 5.36 meters
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Suspension
System Coil springs
horizontally mounted between
front and rear
wheels, plus 4 oil shock
absorbers. Independent
suspension
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Tyre
size 135x380
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Brakes: four
wheel hydraulic drums with lever
actuated hand brake on front
wheels
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Electrical
system Charging system
equipped with 12 volts 360 watts
alternator.
Adjustable headlights from
inside of cab.
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Bodywork Reinforced
chassis at front axle area.
Openable roof with two
positions, half open and fully
open
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Weight: 620
Kilograms, total weight with
cargo and
passengers 955 Kilograms.
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Overall
length 3.90 meters
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Overall
width 1.50 meters
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Height
unloaded 1.54 meters
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Glovebox: 250
cc
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Fuel
capacity: 25 Litres
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