The Fiat 242 was a van which was produced by Fiat from 1974.

Fiat 242
Fiat 242
Overview
ManufacturerFiat
Also calledCitroën C35
Production1974–1987 (Fiat)
1987–1992 (Chausson)
Body and chassis
ClassVan (M)
LayoutFF layout
Chronology
PredecessorFiat 238
Fiat 241
Citroën K [fr]
SuccessorFiat Ducato

Overview

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1983 Fiat 242 rear view

The Fiat 242 van was the result of a cooperation with Citroën and was sold under the name Citroën C35 in France.[1] Both vehicles were produced in Italy till 1987 with Fiat engines, and then in France by Chausson, when Fiat discontinued the 242. Citroën retained the model until 1992. This cooperation was the precursor of Sevel.

Citroën C35

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The Citroën C35 shares the same platform as the Fiat 242. The first diesel engine available that had been used in the Citroën C35 since 1973, the *2.2 L (2200 cc) diesel inline-four engine was shared with the Citroën CX 2200 D.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Axon's Automotive Anorak: Will the merger of FCA and PSA work?".
  2. ^ "100 years of Citroën: the GS and the CX were highlights of the 1970s".
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