Citroen’s C-Metisse Concept Car – High
Performance with an Environmentally-friendly twist
Photo: Citroen
The elegant design lines of the C-Métisse,
the latest out-of-this-world concept car from Citroën, will be
unveiled at the Paris Motor Show later this month. Exceptionally
stylish and powerful, the C-Métisse proves that a high
performance car can also be green, combining a top speed of
155mph with the ability to cover around 45 miles per gallon on
the combined cycle.
Crammed with hi-tech
innovations and neat touches, the C-Métisse explores new
paths in car design and driving pleasure. Breathtakingly
good looking, this model combines coupé styling with
4-door practicality thanks to the show-stopping
gull-wing front and rear doors.
In particular, the C-Métisse
has been developed to offer outstanding environmental
credentials. It boasts an economical HDi V6 diesel
engine, coupled with an acclaimed Diesel Particulate
Filter System, and two separate electric motors on the
rear wheels, capable of developing a massive 400Nm of
additional torque.
Around town the new concept car
can even run in Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mode.
Both outside and in the C-Métisse
takes styling to another level.
Photo: Citroen
The front doors open gull-wing
style, while the rear doors spin round to provide outstanding
accessibility for a car of such a low height. The large,
eye-catching alloy wheels have been specially designed, with
central wheel nuts hinting at the model’s sporting nature.
Once inside the ‘aircraft-style
cockpit’, occupants are enveloped by the extremely comfortable,
individual white leather seats, and are surrounded by smart
leather trim and aluminium inserts. Each of the passengers
benefits from independent air conditioning controls, individual
roof lighting and plenty of space.
Photo: Citroen
A combination of the diesel hybrid power
unit, optimised aerodynamics and reduced weight ensure that the C-Métisse
offers outstanding levels of performance, fuel economy and a healthy
respect for the environment - the C-Métisse can return around 45 mpg on
the combined cycle and CO2 emissions of just 174g/km.
The C-Métisse is focused on providing real
driver pleasure and sets extremely high standards for out-of-town
driving, as demonstrated by a stunning 0-62 mph acceleration time of
just 6.2 seconds and impressive mid-range performance that sees this
remarkable concept accelerate from 50-75mph in 4.2 seconds.
