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In 1965, Robert
Opron was tasked with designing a
replacement for the 2CV. It would employ the
flat twin engine from the 2CV.
Due for launch at the end of the decade, it was
intended that 1000 cars would be built at Javel
every day.
A number of designs were studied but ultimately
rejected due to adverse feedback from potential
clients.
The designs were highly innovative, offering
unparallelled interior room within very compact
exterior dimensions; a built-in child's seat and
unheard of aerodynamic
efficiency - a Cx of 0.32 (eventually bettered
in 1986 by the AX
which achieved a Cx of 0.31!).
Opron also investigated mounting the headlights
behind the windscreen.
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