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Caterham Project V: The Electric Sports Car That Breaks Every Expectation

Citroen introduces the concept Metropolis - wallpaper





With its giant size (5,30 m x 2m x 1,40 m), the prototype Metropolis is destined for the Chinese market. It can operate in electric only mode (to start in town at low speed and deceleration) with its electric motor 40 kW (55 hp), but also thermal configuration (constant speed on a road or highway) via its 2.0-liter V6 engine of 272 horsepower (375 Nm).

The hybrid Metropolis also combines the two:

- For extra power (overboost function), reaching a maximum power of 460 horsepower and a torque of 430 Nm
- In four-wheel drive when traction conditions require the
70 g / km

In addition to the hybridization of the concept car, the transmission electronically controlled 7-speed dual clutch participates figures by Citroen: 70 g / km of CO2 and 2.6 litres/100 km. Side look, we appreciate the sleek lines, and the paintwork "Pearl Silk", which differs slightly depending on the brightness.

Designed by international design team of the mark, Metropolis will be exhibited in the French pavilion at the Universal Exhibition in Shanghai from May 1 to October 31. Citroen takes care of its future customers in China, this market has become the 2nd World manufacturer.

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