2011 The Citroen DS3 R Review

The French automaker Citroen will unveil a high performance R version of the DS3 hatchback this March at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. The DS3 R (Racing) will go on sale in the second half of 2010 and will be limited to 1000 units.

2011 Citroen DS3 R Front Angle View

The car pictured features wider wheel flarings housing bigger hoops and riding on a dropped suspension. Sources peg it at 15 millimeters stouter than stock, with NAFTA four-pot brakes front and rear. Under the hood, the 1.6-liter turbo four is tipped to produce between 200 and 210 horsepower, driving through a six-speed manual (the jury's still out on the presence of a limited-slip differential) and likely to the front wheels to propel the DS3 Racing to 62 mph in 6.8 seconds. The Halloween livery may be a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but this is likely what we'll see, if the reports prove accurate at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. For our part, we'll take ours in deep blue, with a big red leaping bull on the side and our names printed above the doors.

2011 Citroen DS3 R Sport Car

New Generations Citroen C-Zero

The Electric vehicle is to become a common household item whether it is a new Peugeot Ion or even a new Citroen. Kent and the rest of the UK have been notified that the year of the electric car has been named by the Government as next year, 2011. Cars that are eligible for grants will shortly be announced but only after the three main electric vehicles go on sale next month. The government is seeking a real change in the way we perceive our everyday travels and car usage.

New Generations Citroen C-Zero

The Citroën C-Zero will go on sale during early 2011

So for Citroen, extending its relationship with Mitsubishi to re-badge the Japanese maker’s electric city car must have been a no-brainer. The result is the C-ZERO – a new version of the zero-emission i-MiEV.

And re-badged is the best way to describe it. While Citroen has replaced Mitsubishi’s three diamonds with its own double chevrons on the bonnet, in every other way the C-ZERO is visually identical to its Japanese cousin.

After the Peugeot iOn was presented at the last Frankfurt Auto Show, the Citroen C-ZERO marks the second part of the partnership between PSA and Mitsubishi to market electric vehicles in Europe. It will be offered to individuals, companies and administrations and local communities.

The C-ZERO was premiered at the World Exhibition in Brussels in January 2010 and will be launched on the market during the last quarter of 2010, like its sister the Peugeot iOn.

Citroën is continuing its development of electric cars, through its commercial vehicle, the Berlingo First Electric, in cooperation with the manufacturer specialist Venturi. It will be sold before next summer.

2011 The Citroën C-ZERO is a supermini

The C-ZERO is the French version of the Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric vehicle, based on the Mitsubishi i a kei car sold in Japan, and is the result of the partnership between PSA and Mitsubishi. After the Peugeot iOn was presented at the Frankfurt Auto Show, the Citroen C-ZERO marks the second part of the marketing of electric vehicles in Europe . The C-ZERO expands Citroëns small-vehicle range with a 100% electric car. It is designed to facilitate urban mobility: small size, quick charging and sufficient range for daily commutes.

Citroen claims a top speed of 80mph and says the car will accelerate from 37-56mph in six seconds. Of more interest is the range. A conservative estimate of 80 miles will be enough for most owners.

2011 Citroen Survolt feature and pictures

This was most notable in the UK with the revised London Congestion Charge system. Previously any cars utilising alt-fuel technology were granted complete exemption from the charge however now cars must have Euro V compliant engines and CO2 emissions below the 100g/km threshold to qualify for the 100 per cent discount.

Concept Car : Citroen Survolt 2010

Increased further studies LEMON CITROËN’S of the original and distinctive electric cars, which began at a concept car Revolt Show in Frankfurt last year. Increases the ideas were implemented in his head is a radically new vision, a synthesis of glam-haute couture and fantasy with a stamp in motorsport.



The desire to get rid of the restrictions one’s to build the courage, and is written in the DNA LEMON CITROËN’S Break with convention, shaking changes to the rules and limits of observation, is a passionate brand of the issue during his 90-year history has never ceased to develop innovative components ahead of time. Increases in one of them. Contact Revolt of genetic material, and more sporting dimension mix extroverted.



Luxurious accessories that go on the computer CITROËN’S more cedar response of the universe, the car feels far too often in a bad mood. Minutes longer in existence, violates existing codes to launch a new kind of B-segment in style, sporty and stylish. In contrast to current trends and future scenarios show combines elegance and grace, charm and passion on the species, sublimation of nature, the transmission of electricity.



Innovative and sensual



The small size 3.85 m long, 1.87 wide and 1.20 m high% u2013 back for more sports car styling elements to a new and revolutionary.



Stylish front panel controls and a distinctive oval grille, a big house in the middle of a strike Double Chevron. car’s “look” fascinating and profound at the same time, attract and retain viewer’s the image viewer with the promise of the crime as quickly as possible. His thin, horizontal headlamps, which are inspired by high quality sports images, magnetic force, when to deliver the signature of the LED to a modern, innovative technology.



Increases miles to eat and move around on the street. Low and stylish, sensual contrasts and generous hood, carved items, rose arches, the promise of efficiency and excitement to stress.



Increases Survolt’s the flow of draft air is heavy and feelings of sexuality. It is a recognition of the speed, precision and vitality, which includes muscles, a strong and well defined elegant and luxurious. Light brand with a stylish spoiler Revolt references to motor sports.



Increases are innovative and effective but also capable of charm, her best assets on the stage and reveals the motor sports arena. It is a two-tone paint, shades of gray, pink and charcoal, and play materials and sizes. Step satin smooth curves and glossy, and finally break the traditional male sports codes. Additions to the work begun Revolt is on again a mix of both worlds, which appeared in opposition. Modesty prevented in order to improve the style, their own language.



The inclusion of materials such as aluminum and chromium, inevitably recall the luxury and sports cars. This adds the perfect combination of high fashion and fast cars that are same philosophy Union, and the revolt of the keys to productivity, quality and advanced technology.



Stylish Sports



Cab Survolt’s increase was designed for mobile and stationary arc between chromium and a beautiful glass ornaments. Motto further violation of luxury and combine with the world of sport.



The cockpit is resistant to two worlds, of course, developed. This connection produces organic universe, as well as technical and power, starts the season driver. Interior is designed with comfort and elegance of two people, making a great pleasure and a unique experience.



Car’s generous glass brings light and offer a sense of space, light sports cars today’s.



Transcendent and feelings



Time, fascinated by the mania of its innovative technology, the environment. How to revolt, mania run on electricity, the sports scores for environment and sustainable development links. But the world is a very rare breed, this technique, the federal government is incomprehensible. But the courage of the cedar and creates a breach of contract is more high. Impeccable green values in a movement, the joy of driving, emotion, performance and durability, all combines extreme comfort, and the machine is quiet in operation.



CEDAR offers a new vision of the car mania, exercise, in full conformity with its history of 90 years, a brand based on creativity and technological innovations .

Concept Car : Renault Peugeot Citroen C Zero 2010

A concept already seen! look as Mitsubishi i-MiEV. Citroen has just adapted the car to house style, as Peugeot with the ion.





PSA (Peugeot-Citroen), the politics of electric vehicles is to partner with specialists. Thus, after the Berlingo First Electric, developed with Venturi Automobiles, the Group has approached Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, to develop the C-Zero. This strategy shows some caution on the part of PSA, in contrast to gamble in terms of investment, offers an electric Renault. The group prefers the hybrid, less revolutionary. Question of culture!





Technically, the C-ZERO has a synchronous motor with permanent magnet delivers 47 kilowatts (64ch) between 3000 and 6000 rpm. The maximum torque of 180 Nm is constant from 0 to 2000 rpm. The fall of torque from 2000 rpm is needed is the technical defluxing, familiar to electricians. The motor power is provided by batteries last generation of Lithium-ion implanted in the center of the vehicle in the floor. The stored energy is 16kWh issued a voltage of 330V.



Performance side, there is only one number to remember: 130. The car can travel 130 km on a single charge and maximum speed reaches 130 km / h. A city with a capacity of peri-urban. Know that in France, 70% of car trips daily on weekdays, are less than 30 km, for an overall average of 40 km.



As the ion Peugeot, the C-Zero will be marketed in 2010 and will be eligible for bonuses Government 5 000 €. Why miss out?

Concept Car : Citroen C-Metisse