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Citroen Traction Avant

1934 – 1957 · France

Citroen›Traction Avant

The Citroën Traction Avant, introduced in 1934 by French carmaker Citroën, stands out as the world's first mass-produced car to feature a front-wheel-drive and monocoque body construction. The innovative design included various models such as 4-door saloons, executive cars, longer wheelbased "Commerciale," and three-row seating "Familiale" versions, powered by four- and six-cylinder engines. Over the span of 23 years until 1957, Citroën produced around 760,000 Traction Avants, marking a significant milestone in the automotive industry as the first front-wheel-drive vehicles to be manufactured in such significant quantities. Recognized for its groundbreaking technology, the Traction