Performance Review: Citroen C2 VTR - [2000]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Citroen C2 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Citroen C2 VTR is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2000. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the and the 2000 Ultima GTR 720.This particular Citroen C2 has a 1587cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St4's includes the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo

The C2 shares its Petrol St4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo and the 2013 Caterham 7 620 R 2.0 L Supercharged. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the C2's Front Wheel Drive, Hatchback combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1055 kgs (2325 lbs) this makes the Citroen C2 VTR in the same weight category as the 2016 Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Citroen C2 shares the same bhp with the 2017 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ST-Line 120 (118 bhp)

In terms of power the 1587cc 16V St4 engine produces 108 bhp (80 kW) @ 5750 rpm similar to the 2017 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ST-Line 120 (118 bhp) or the 2013 Skoda Rapid 1.4 tsi Spaceback (120 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated St4 throws out 108 lb-ft (146.4 Nm) @ 4000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2012 Lexus CT 200h 1.8L (105 lb-ft) or the 2012 Mini Cooper Paceman (118 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Citroen C2 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2001 Fiat Stilo Abarth 2.4 20v (127.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Citroen C2.

The Citroen C2 has a Power to weight ratio of 102.3 bhp per ton and 102.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2000 C2 competing with the 2001 Fiat Stilo Abarth 2.4 20v (127.2 bhp per ton) or the 1986 Renault 11 1.4 Turbo (127.0 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Citroen C2 generating around 102.3 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1976 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi MK1 (127.1 lb-ft per ton) or the 1989 Audi 80 2.3 20v Quattro (127.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 9.00 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 9.3 secs, this made the Citroen C2 VTR as fast as the 2012 Mini Cooper SD Paceman (9.00 secs) the 2007 Ford Taurus AWD 3.5 V6 (9.00 secs) the 2004 Vauxhall-Opel Corsa 1.8 GSi (9.00 secs) the or the 2002 Land-Rover Range Rover V8 Vogue (9.00 secs). This Citroen C2 VTR is also faster than the 2013 Skoda Rapid 1.4 tsi Spaceback (9.10 secs) the 1999 Citroen Saxo 1.6i VTR (9.10 secs) the 1990 Mazda MX5 1.6 (9.10 secs) the and the 1983 Vauxhall-Opel Nova 1.6i GTE (9.10 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the C2 and the 1954 Ferrari 250 Europa

When talking about the performance of the Citroen C2 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 17.26 secs @ 79.3 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1954 Ferrari 250 Europa (17.19 secs), the 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero-Shogun Evolution 3.5 V6 (17.21 secs), and the 2008 Fiat 500 1.4 T-Jet Abarth Essessee (17.23 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2000 version of the Citroen C2 VTR has a maximum speed of 121mph.

Top Speed of the 2000 C2 equals the 2012 Seat Ibiza 1.4 FR Turbo Supercharged (132 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2000 Citroen C2 VTR then how about the 2012 Seat Ibiza 1.4 FR Turbo Supercharged (132 mph), the 2011 Infiniti FX 30d 3.0 V6 Diesel (132 mph), or the 2011 Fiat Punto Evo Abarth 1.4 Turbo (132 mph).

Related Links:

2000 C2 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Citroen

Car Comparison