The surprisingly high demand convinced Citroën to build more My Ami Buggy units, an outdoor development of the company. small Ami electric two-seater. Production will again be limited, although there will be significantly more examples and the EV will receive some updates.
Debut as a concept in December 2021The original My Ami Buggy had an off-roader-like design characterized by features such as black plastic exterior trim, a canvas sunroof, a roof-mounted spoiler, and tubular doors. Production is limited to 50 pieces and the whole lot was said for about 18 minutes. Those who missed out are in luck: Citroën has announced plans to produce 1,000 units of the second line.
The Paris-based company claims the new version of the My Ami Buggy will be very similar to the original model, except for “a few surprises” that haven’t been detailed yet. The preview shots show that the EV will receive a roof-mounted trim piece with an integrated visor.
It doesn’t look like Citroën will change the Ami’s powertrain. Classified as a four-wheeler rather than a car in France, the Ami is powered by an electric motor that draws power from a 5.5 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery. the battery pack and knock out the front wheel with 8 hp. It offers about 45 miles of driving range and a 0-60 mph time is never; Its top speed is limited to around 28 mph.
The updated My Ami Buggy will go on sale in the first quarter of 2023, and deliveries are expected to begin next summer. While the original model was sold exclusively in France, the new version will be available in other European markets. Pricing information has yet to be announced but we’re less interested in it: there’s nothing to suggest that My Ami Buggy will make the transatlantic trip.
What’s in a name?
While there’s nothing classic about the Ami, its name carries a huge amount of heritage. Citroën introduced it in 1961 on a model called the Ami 6 and was developed to fill the chasm separating the 2CV and the ID/DS. “Ami” means “you” in French but it is said to be an acronym for “automobile de milieu de gamme” (“mid-range car”), while the number 6 represents the engine’s 602 cc displacement. flat muscle.
Offered as a sedan with a funky Z-shaped roofline and station wagon, the Ami 6 surpassed even optimistic expectations and became the French model. best selling car in 1966. It was briefly offered for sale in the United States but was expected to sell poorly. Citroën launched an improved version of the Ami 6 called the Ami 8 in 1969 (the new model was notable for its more conventional-looking roofline) and production ended in 1978.
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