Citroën C-Métisse

The Citroën C-Métisse is a concept car which was produced by the car manufacturer, Citroën. It was first introduced in the autumn of 2006, at the Paris Motor Show.[1] It has been stated that the reason for creating such a car was to show that any hybrid car can have the same performance, as any petrol or diesel powered car.

Citroën C-Métisse
Overview
ManufacturerCitroën
Production2006 (Concept car)
Body and chassis
ClassSports car
Body style5 door (2+2) (shooting-brake)
LayoutFront engine, all wheel drive
Doorsbutterfly doors (front)
suicide scissor doors (rear)
Powertrain
Engine2.7 L PSA DT17 (V6 Diesel)
Electric motor2x TM4 (wheels hub motors)
Dimensions
Length4.74 metres (186.6 in)
Height1.24 metres (48.8 in)

The car is designed as one five door, 2+2, shooting brake. The first official pictures were revealed in September 2006.[2] This is not the first time that Citroën produced any hybrid car, in January 2006, they revealed the hybrid powered version of the Citroën C4, alongside the hybrid powered Peugeot 307.[3] The car can use front wheel, rear wheel and all wheel drive, depending on the situation.

Specifications

  • Engine: 2.7 L V6 diesel with 208 hp (155 kW) on the front axles and two electric wheel motors, by TM4 Electrodynamic Systems, with 20 hp (15 kW) on the rear axles
  • 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph): 6.2 s
  • Top Speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
  • Fuel Consumption: 6.5 litres per 100 kilometres (43 mpgimp; 36 mpgUS)

See also

References

  1. "Paris 2006: Full details on the Citroen C-Metisse". autoblog.com. 6 September 2006. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  2. "Citroen C-Metisse concept (2006): first official pictures". carmagazine.co.uk. 5 September 2006. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  3. "Peugeot 307 & Citroen C4 Hybird-Diesel Concepts". carscoops.com. 31 January 2006. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
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