During the World Expo in Shanghai (1 May – 31 October 2010) Citroen will demonstrate a new concept car, which is called the Metropolis and offers so far unseen for French luxury brand. Metropolis was designed by the design studio of PSA Peugeot Citroen in Shanghai as its dimensions are 5.30 m length, 2.00 m width and 1,40 m height. From the French company said that the concept of extraordinary tribute China. Citroen currently no mention of anything about the mass production of Metropolis, but revealed that the concept is equipped with hybrid technology, including a 2.0 V6 petrol engine with a power 272 h.p. and electric motor, whose output ranges from 55 to 95 h.p. Although the total maximum power of both units is 367 h.p. The car has a special overboost function. It is used only in certain situations, allowing power to rise to 460 h.p. Hand drive is transmitted to all four wheels through the seven-dual-clutch gearbox. Citroen Metropolis offers a dynamic car with V8 engine, but boasts an excellent economy, characteristic of small spark model.
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