Citroën B14 1926–1928 car dimensions: 4180 mm long, 1410 mm wide and 1800 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,100 kg.
The cabin has adjustable seats, wind-up windows, side curtains, a rearview mirror, sun visor, electric ceiling light and illuminated dashboard. Instruments include an ammeter, odometer, fuel gauge and radiator thermometer. A windscreen wiper and electric horn are fitted. No electronic driver aids appear in period specifications.
The sedan body includes a rear trunk for luggage.
Commercial flatbed versions of the range offered 1000 kg payload. No towing figures or sedan-specific payload ratings appear in available specifications.
The cabin offers more luxury than earlier models with adjustable seats, side curtains, raisable windows, electric ceiling light, sun visor, rear-view mirror and an indirectly lit full dashboard. Suspension uses quarter-elliptic or semi-elliptic springs plus friction shock absorbers for a smoother ride on Michelin Confort tyres. Interior space suits four to six passengers depending on body style.
Gasoline four-cylinder 1539 cc engine making 22 hp
Top speed 80 km/h with 8.5 litres per 100 km consumption
30-litre fuel tank under the scuttle
Four-wheel drum brakes, Westinghouse servo from March 1927
All-steel body with reinforced lightweight chassis
Electric starter, lighting, horn and tool kit standard
The car runs on gasoline via a side-valve four-cylinder of 1539 cc producing 22 hp at 2300 rpm. Cooling is thermosiphon without pump. A Solex carburettor feeds it and a three-speed unsynchronised gearbox drives the rear wheels. Maximum speed reaches 80 km/h. One published figure lists consumption at 8.5 litres per 100 km from the 30-litre tank.
Servicing covers the usual points of engine, clutch, gearbox, axles, suspension, brakes and electrics. Engine oil capacity is four litres under pressure lubrication. Cooling water holds eight litres. Magneto or battery-coil ignition and a six-volt 60 Ah battery are used. No fixed service intervals appear in the published record.
Safety equipment centres on drum brakes all round operated by foot pedal, with vacuum servo assistance added in 1927 on the B14F and later. The handbrake works the rear drums only. The all-steel body and reinforced chassis improve rigidity over wood-framed predecessors. Friction shock absorbers and Michelin Confort tyres aid control.
The model earned a reputation for durability and was nicknamed unbreakable. Standard kit includes spare wheel, tool box, ammeter, fuel gauge, radiator thermometer and wheel covers. Many body styles share the same mechanicals, simplifying parts supply for long-term ownership.
Length 4180 mm, Width 1410 mm, Height 1800 mm, Wheelbase 2870 mm (B14 1926–1928)
Sources: manufacturer data, fr.wikipedia.org, techno-science.net, de.wikipedia.org, citroenet.org.uk, Heller 80729 kit documentation and lecruchon2.free.fr.