2010 Citroen GQ Concept

Citroen, in partnership with British GQ magazine, he created the concept Citroen GQ. This prototype is the result of taking a fresh look at issues of integration with GT and a unique design approach GQ Citroën Citroën line concept design from concept to reality. Motorized by a plug-in Hybrid with a 1,598cc 4-cylinder direct injection petrol engine, the Citroën GQ Concept can accelerate from 0-60mph in just 4.5seconds. The GQ electronically limited top speed is 155mph with 80g/km of CO2 emissions. Thanks to the dynamic performance and environmental responsibility which were key requirements for the project.



Combining classically sophisticated features and contemporary styling, the Citroën GQ Concept came with a sculpted front end, rounded rear, strong body contours and sleek concave rear windscreen – a Citroën design signature. Completing the car’s bespoke styling, the interior detailing and upholstery selections were provided by Patrick Grant, the Creative Director of prestigious Savile Row tailors, E.Tautz, who commented: “Savile Row is all about balance and Tautz’s simple military inspired interior is the perfect counterpoint to the Gallic flair of the exterior.”

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2010 Citroen Survolt Concept

CITROËN is proposing a new automotive vision with Survolt. Initiated by the Revolte concept car revealed at last year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, Survolt is the continuation of CITROËN’S exploration of distinctive and original electric vehicles. Survolt Concept turns received notions through its radically new vision in a consummate blend of high-fashion glamour and motor-racing extravagance.





Survolt features two-tone paint, hues of fuchsia and charcoal grey, and plays with materials and volumes. It is further characterized by the strong contrasts between the voluptuous bonnet and and sculpted flanks with emphatic wheel arches. At the front, the distinctive Citroen badge reigns above the large oval-shaped grille, while its slim and horizontal head lamps are inspired by sports coupés. At the rear, Survolt features the elegant light signature of Revolte together with a spoiler in an essential reference to motor sport. Inside, Survolt’s cockpit is designed like a floating cell with a glass setting held between chrome-finished roll bars.

With its compact dimensions of 3.85 meter long, 1.87 meter wide and 1.20 meter high, Citroen Survolt Concept re-appropriates sports car styling cues to form an all-new and revolutionary concept. Like the Revolte concept car, Survolt is powered by electricity, thus combining sports performance with environmental respect and sustainable development.

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2010 Citroen DS3 Racing Limited Edition

Citroën DS3 Racing Limited Edition, the winning team behind five WRC manufacturer’s titles and six driver’s titles for Sébastien Loeb and Daniel Elena, is going to be unleashed at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. This new Citroën DS3, the limited edition 200hp DS3 developed by Citroën Racing, is completed with some significant developments on the stability and dynamic control.





To achieve additional power output from 156hp to 200hp, increase almost 30% over the standard unit, Citroën have modified and optimized DS3’s powertrain components, tuned the performance of the turbo, and adjusted the mapping of the engine control unit.

Some significant sporting enhancements have also been conducted, this includes creating more precise steering with the control system modified for the new tyres, the fitment of stiffer suspension springs, adapting front and rear shock absorbers, lowering the car, and widening the front and rear tracks. In addition, the ESP has also been adapted for enhanced control.

At the exterior, DS3 is fitted with large 18? alloy wheels, chrome door handles, a chrome-finished exhaust, and a carbon finish around the front bumper, lower body trim and wing extensions.

Production of Citroën DS3 Racing limited editions will be finished in a special workshop and fitted with a parts kit. The production will be limited to just 1000 units and is planned for the second half of 2010.

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2009 Citroen GT

Citroen becomes the first vehicle manufacturer to cross over to the virtual worlds. GTbyCITROEN concept car is a style replica of a vehicle from the digital world. The concept car is the result of a partnership between Citroen and Polyphony, designer of the driving simulation game Gran Turismo 5 on Playstation 3.

GTbyCITROEN will be starting the 24 Hours Nürburgring race on 23 May with a lap of honour on the legendary track. Visitors will be able to get a close-up look of the car on the stand of Citroën partner Polyphony from 20 May. On 12 June, GTbyCITROEN will be joining a host of supercars from all over the world in the “Grande Parade des Pilotes” at the Le Mans 24 Hours, taking part in the presentation of the 150 drivers forming the 50 teams competing in this classic race.

GTbyCITROEN will be participating in the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK on 3-5 July. The concept car will be rubbing shoulders with legendary vehicles through their exceptional styling and driving experience.

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2009 Citroen DS Inside Concept

CITROËN is launching a new line of products to broaden its current range. The new line will consist of three new cars, positioned in the small, medium and large car segments, launched successively from 2010.

The first illustration of this new product line is the CITROËN DS INSIDE concept car. The concept car and vehicle line are characterised by forthright choices on styling, onroad performance and use. These are accessible objects of desire, cars that stand apart by their creativity, intelligent design and build quality, embodying the very best of CITROËN. The new product line will perfectly illustrate CITROËN’s new spirit of “Créative Technologie”.





The new line will also have a new naming system. Like the main range vehicles, which carry the letter C and a number, and, like the MPVs, which sport the Picasso signature, the new models will feature a special name: the DS line.

DS stood and continues to stand for a new approach to automobiles and the future. CITROËN is taking inspiration from its design DNA to strengthen the positioning of its new product line. The range instills the different spirit, that the name DS inspires. Hence the distinctive model line up will be called DS3, DS4 and DS5. DS: Different Spirit.

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