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Citroen Metropolis

Viliyana Filipova — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 02:55:36 +0000

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.
The fuel consumption is 2.6l of 100 km mileage and CO2 emissions emitted – 70gr/km.

Citroen DS3 Racing

Viliyana Filipova — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:23:49 +0000

Citroen spread of official pictures and information about the most powerful DS3, whose debut will be on exhibition in Geneva and which will be produced only 1 000 units. The car, originally expected to be called DS3-R, has received the name DS3 Racing, which is fully consistent with its nature, dictated by long experience and the company’s titles in WRC. Citroen DS3 Racing received the items and technologies directly from the world rally championships, including many details of the carbon exterior of the car and tested aerodynamic rear spoiler that improves stability at high speeds. Suspension of the car has received a number of modifications to the front and rear track are increased with 30 mm. And clearance was reduced by 15 mm., All these improvements have led to radical changes in behavior on the road. DS3 Racing can also boast a powerful 4-stroke braking, steering system and tuned ESP, 18-inch alloy wheels with unique design and a sports exhaust system with chrome tip. The color and graphics of the car is absolutely unique to the model, as the body is dark gray, and the roof, exterior mirrors and brake mechanisms are orange. The interior is completely in sync with the outside. It has many elements carbon and wise use of orange color a special plate is inscribed serial number of the car.
Last, but not less important is the engine of the Citroen DS3 Racing, which is based on a standard 1.6-liter power 156k.s. As a result of numerous modifications and optimizations, the unit already has 200k.s. power and maximum torque increased from 275Nm to 240. Unfortunately, frantsuzite not yet revealed what the dynamic performance of the car.

Citroen C_42

Viliyana Filipova — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:26:47 +0000

From this week, C_42, which is an international exhibition center of Citroen, attracted more than 3 million visitors since its re-opening in 2007. Is in prevaplashtava concept showroom, dedicated to the creation of the brand new – DS3. Make your “shopping DS3″, wheels, or select your own roof, imagine that you are on the wheel of a Citroen DS3, … from now on everything is possible! To do it, come to C_42. This unique place was transformed this season into a conceptual shop dedicated to DS3. Upon their arrival to the exhibition center C_42, the visitor comes in the universe of DS3: meet your black color and brilliance of the DS3 logo on the center of the building. From ground level and climbing the floors, consistently revealed a six Citroen-DS3, each with their individuality. You will find various options for customizing the model, which combines white and light blue, or one which is mixed bright red roof and white with zebra stripes. The territory of DS3 guests can find the color combinations of the car: the door, covers the various decisions in the internal elements, wheel rims, which resemble elegant buttonhole on the cuff … you can try making room in the DS3 and to take a picture of the wheel of this car that suits you best.
In connection with the personalization of the model, C_42 offers a colorful presentation. Each guest may, according to your taste and your desire to choose a color to illuminate the conceptual showroom DS3, thanks to the giant chandelier that descends in the middle of the building. On the second floor, which is a space for provocation of the senses can enjoy ski and surf board DS3. You have the ability to configure your own car with a unique character. For the first time, Citroen is pleased to host the “bar of puff” FAUCHON, temporary pastry corner, which is located on the top floor of C_42. Open throughout the day, he invites you to rest in the culinary star of the restaurant items: try most recent work created in honor of the DS3 with the idea of Christoph Adam (Managing director) and Benoit Kuvran (Chief pastry) – delicious festive paffe, taste latest range of chocolates and all that, combined with an incredible view of Paris! As an extension, Citroen and FAUCHON offer their visitors and customers a unique journey from the shops of C_42 FAUCHON every Wednesday and Saturday. So you have the opportunity, starting from the Shan-h-Elysees or the Madeleine Square to experience the incredible automotive experience aboard Citroen DS3.

Citroen C1

Viliyana Filipova — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:00:15 +0000

Citroen presented an updated version of its model C1, which has an attractive new design front, better quality interior and a new level of luxury furniture. After 3 years in sales, Citroen introduced its renewed sub-compact model C1. From the smallest car in the range of Citroen sold 310 000 copies, and for three years on the market car received many prestigious awards. C1 reserves all the upgraded qualities that have made the model so popular among customers, while there is much more attractive design and improved equipment in the interior. The car has received more armor and more pronounced front grille. So it kind fits into the new design style that started to impose Citroen with C3 Picasso. Pretty improved equipment of the interior of C1, using higher quality materials and upholstery. Citroen range and added a new top-level equipment.
Highly economical range of engines remains the same as far as fuel consumption and emissions levels even decreased.

The serial Citroen DS3 was revealed officially

Viliyana Filipova — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 06:05:16 +0000

Citroen spread of photos and information about the first production representative of their “premium” models which shall be labeled DS. She made the so-called DS3 will be held during the exhibition in Frankfurt next month. The car shares a common platform with the new generation of model C3. Serial version of the Citroen DS3 fact hardly differs from the visually eponymous concept that was presented this year in Geneva. The car has a length 3 950 mm and width 1 710 mm. and the volume of cargo compartment is 285 liters. Prospective clients of the model will be able to embellish his car, according to their own tastes and preferences. Have provided many colors for the passenger compartment, the ceiling may be black, white, blue or red, and covers the side mirrors – in the color coding or chromium. Decoration will be offered a choice of six types of decorative inserts for the center console. Citroen DS3 will be available with three petrol engine with capacity 95, 120, 150 h.p. and two diesel generating 90 and 110 h.p., as with the first car will be very economical and will pay only 99 gr/km CO2 emissions. Aggregates will be combined with five-or six-speed gearboxes.
The Sales of the first premium model of the Citroen is scheduled to start in the spring of 2010 and although still not known the price, the company said that it will in no case exceed that of its main competitors Mini Cooper.

The new Citroen C3

Viliyana Filipova — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:28:13 +0000

The new generation of Citroen C3 will make his debut exhibition in Frankfurt in September and will appear in some European markets since November, but the French company has revealed any details about the car. The most impressive change in the new Citroen C3 occurred in the windscreen, extending down to the middle of the roof and creates a unique feeling of spaciousness, which no other car can not offer. The new generation of Citroen C3 has grown to 9 centimeters in length. to 3.94 meters. and wide – to 4 centimeters. to 1.71 meters. The volume of the luggage compartment was reduced by 5 liters to 300 liters, but the other car provides more interior space. The Engines, which will be Citroen C3 is not yet fully revealed, but it is clear that the initial model will be available with diesel 90HP HDi DPFS unit and from 2011. will appear and a new engine which will be combined with Stop & Start system, and will devote only 90gr/km. CO2 emissions.
Citroen C3 will continue to be aimed at young people, which the company has decided to be in step with current trends. The model allows for incorporation of a USB Box, including a USB output, Bluetooth and iPod connectivity and ordering navigation system MyWay.

Citroen C5 and C6 with new engines

Viliyana Filipova — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:11:59 +0000

The patterns of C5 and C6 Citroen are now available with turbo-diesel 3.0-liter engine that replaces the existing 2.8 HDi V6. Units with capacity 240 h.p. and reaches maximum torque 450Nm. at 1 600 rev/min. The new drive Citroen is equipped with last generation system for fuel injection, but will continue to be offered in combination with 6-stage automatic gearbox in both models, as present. The 3.0 HDi is 32 h.p. more power than its predecessor, with the same fuel consumption and emitted CO2 emissions decreased by 15%. The average fuel consumption in the C5 3.0 HDi and C6 3.0 HDi is 7.4l./100km. Emitted harmful emissions are 195 grams / km. and acceleration from 0-100 kilometers / hr done for 7.9 and 8.5 sec.
The company of Citroen is trying to make the models C5 and C6 more attractive as they are currently most profitable cars of the company.