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Citroen Survolt #Geneva Concept
Posted by: | CommentsThe Citroen “Survolt” revealed at the 80th Geneva auto show. The Survolt aims to be a fashionable but sultry concept inspired by the Revolte concept which was at the Frankfurt IAA in 2009.
The inclusion of materials such as chrome and aluminium inevitably recall the spheres of luxury goods and motor sport. Survolt is a perfect combination between high fashion and car racing, a unique alliance with the same philosophy and the same cues as Revolte, namely performance, cutting-edge technology and excellence.
At the front, the distinctive vehicle badge reigns elegantly above the large oval-shaped grille, its centre home to the striking double chevron. The car’s “look” – charming and profound at the same time – attracts and holds the viewer’s gaze with a promise of transgressions suddenly made possible. Its slim, horizontal head lamps, inspired by high-performance sports coupés, exert a magnetic appeal, while an LED light signature adds a contemporary, high-tech touch.
No word was mentioned of the drivetrain powering the device just the name hints of it being another hybrid and this one wont make it to production.
CITROËN DS3 RACING: Limited Edition – Geneva 2010
Posted by: | CommentsCITROËN DS3 RACING: A STYLISH SPORTS MODEL
There exists not one but thousands of DS3s. And now, Citroën Racing, the Marque’s competition department, has created its take of the new model and transformed it into its own image. With five World Rally Championship Constructors’ titles for CITROËN and six Drivers’ titles for Sébastien Loeb and Daniel Elena, there can be no doubts about the expertise of Citroën Racing.
Presented at Geneva in special livery, the DS3 Racing stands apart with its special positioning focused on sports performance and driving pleasure. An outstanding concentrate of behind-the-wheel thrills featuring an artful blend of performance and efficiency, the newcomer will take up its place in the DS3 range with an appealing combination of verve and vitality.
The DS3 Racing embodies CITROËN’S “Créative Technologie” with elegance, originality and sportiness. It is fitted with the 1.6-litre THP engine developing 200 bhp, specially tuned to bring drivers intense thrills and unrivalled on-road performance.
The DS3 Racing will be launched in a limited series of 1,000 units in second-half 2010.
Citroën C4 WRC meets Kimi Räikkönen
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Kimi Räikkönen got his first date with the Citroën C4 WRC earlier this week, at a private gravel test track close to the team’s Satory workshops. This initial run was to allow the Finn to start getting used to the car that he will drive in the 2010 FIA World Rally Championship.
With only a few weeks left before this year’s World Rally Championship season gets underway in Sweden on 12th February.
The 2007 Formula 1 World Champion travelled to Paris to see Citroën Racing’s facilities for himself and to test the Citroën C4 WRC on a gravel test track within the Satory complex. Having covered around 50 kilometres, the latest Citroën Junior Team driver appreciated the chance to introduce himself with his new car.
Kimi Räikkönen’s first competitive drive will be on 28th January when he competes in the Arctic Lapland Rally as preparaion for the forthcoming Swedish Rally, the first round of the 2010 World Rally Championship.
CITROËN Revolte Concept 2009 Frankfurt IAA
Posted by: | CommentsAT THE 2009 FRANKFURT MOTOR SHOW
CITROËN is celebrating its 90th birthday in 2009. Ninety years of innovation studded with outstanding models like the Traction, launched in 1934, the 2CV, in 1948, and the revolutionary DS, in 1955, that forged the Marque’s fantastic image. CITROËN’S ‘Créative Technologie’ is today behind the brand’s broadest ever range, adapted to the needs of its customers and constantly moving forward, as seen in the two world reveals at Frankfurt: the new C3 and the first car in the DS line, the DS3. Both newcomers are particularly adapted to current trends in the segment and to the diverse needs of customers.
On the concept car front, CITROËN is presenting REVOLTE, a luxury city car mixing cheekiness with ecology and powered by a rechargeable hybrid drivetrain – the ideal solution for combined city/country driving.
