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French Car Insurance - How many CVs in a car?


Lavie

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I'm trying to get a car ins quote online and am a bit confused by the following:

When entering car details i am asked for 'Puissance Fiscale' and have to select an option between 1CV and 40CV. 

Does anyone know a way of finding out the CV in a car with a 2 litre engine, for example?

The only one i've ever heard of is a 2CV citroen!!

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Well I still have my 1985 VW Scirocco GTXi stored here and it is insured as 9CV having a 1.8 petrol engine if that helps. We also have a 2.0litre van amongst our collection which is also registered at 9CV so there is no clear cut guide. My daughter has a 1.1 Pug which is 4CV.
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[quote]'er indoors' Toyota MR (I wonder why they don't call them MR2 here?....) has a 2L engine that produces 220Bhp & yet it is insured as a 9CV. Work that out if you will...[/quote]

Nick - I am sure you know already - but in case not try saying MR2 in your best french accent.

rgds

Hagar

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From a french car enthusiasts forum:

"Le calcul de la puissance fiscale reste un grand mystére...en ce qui me concerne.
Exemple: pour le C-Max: 136 cv 100 KW= 08 cv et 133 cv= 07 Cv !! "

At least it's not just me that's confused!

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