CITROËN METROPOLIS

Citroën is revealing today the style lines of Metropolis, a new concept car that pays homage to China’s extraordinary development. Metropolis will be on show at the French pavilion at the Shanghai World’s Fair from 1 May to 31 October 2010.

DESIGN

A sleek limousine with harmonious lines

With its three-volume body styling – essential in the Chinese market – Metropolis expresses a vision of creative and sophisticated luxury . The spectacular and muscular body styling is draped in a flowing robe in a subtle “Pearl Silk” hue, the intensity of which changes according to the light to reveal generous curves and ultra-honed detailing.

The styling language of Metropolis blends smooth surfaces, taut lines and sensual curves, together with special touches like the beautifully shaped front wing that emphasises the powerful, tapering silhouette.

The front end of Metropolis clearly expresses the store of power lurking behind the consummately wrought kite-shaped grille. At the back, Metropolis artfully balances width and stability while boasting a taut and aerodynamic shape. The innovative “slatted boomerang” lights composed of layered segments add the crowning touch to the rear of the vehicle.

COCKPIT

Metropolis, the ultimate in luxury

The interior design is inspired by fans and Chinese string instruments like the gu-zheng. In China, these are the attributes of a cultivated and refined person.

The cabin is made up of superposed strata, creating a setting in which luxury is expressed in a new, “orientalised” approach. Luxury onboard the concept car is of the expressive kind.

TECHNOLOGY

Metropolis and avant-garde technology

With its plug-in hybrid drivetrain, Metropolis can run in several modes:

> full electric: at start-up, in town at low speeds and when decelerating, with an electric motor developing a continuous 55 bhp (40 kW) and peaking at 95 bhp (70 kW);

> in thermal combustion mode: at steady speeds on roads and motorways when the engine achieves maximum efficiency, with a V6 2-litre petrol engine developing a continuous 272 bhp (200 kW) and 375 Nm.

> with the two engines combined:

• during acceleration for extra power (“overboost” function), with the car developing maximum power of 460 bhp (345 kW) and 430 Nm of torque.

• in four-wheel drive mode for extra grip when needed.

Metropolis balances urban responsibility and driving pleasure with its plug-in hybrid drivetrain. And to get the most out of these on-road capabilities, it is also fitted with Hydractive suspension – a Citroën hallmark that meets expectations on ride comfort worldwide, and in China in particular. This system maintains a constant vehicle attitude for better aerodynamics and, hence, fewer CO₂ emissions.

ENVIRONMENT

Responsability and driving pleasure

The drivetrain combines driving pleasure, with impressive on-road performance, and environmental respect, with a considerable reduction of emissions. At 70 g/km, CO₂ emissions are just one fifth those of a conventional drivetrain with equivalent performance (4-litre V8 engine).

This was achieved through:

> optimisation of the petrol engine

> a 7-speed, dual-clutch electronic gearbox

> hybridisation

> hybrid drivertrain operating strategies that work to continuously reduce CO₂ emissions

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