Metropolis - Citroen is preparing a rival "Maybach"

At the upcoming Motor Show in Shanghai, the company Citroen will present a concept class car called Metropolis. In its overall length (5.3 meters) than new extended version of the sedan Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Audi A8, and the width, which is two meters, the car is approaching limousine Maybach 62.

Concept Car Citroen Metropolis developed in Shanghai design studio group PSA Peugeot Citroen. On the exterior of the car used design elements of the prototype Hypnos: double chevron design similar to the top of the grille, similar vertical air intakes on the sides of the front bumper and similar mirrors. Also, the machine has 21-inch alloy wheels original design with 265/35 tires dimension.

The concept car is equipped with AWD system and hybrid power unit that combines a seven-speed robotic gearbox with two clutches, two-liter gasoline V6 engine and 55-hp electric motor, whose power as necessary for a short period of time may increase up to 95 horsepower. The total capacity of the powerplant makes 460 horsepower and maximum torque is 429 Nm.

According to the Citroen, the dynamic characteristics of the sedan Metropolis consistent performance car equipped with the usual eight-petrol engine volume of four liters. However, in contrast to this aggregate level of CO2 emissions of the prototype will be only 70 grams per kilometer.

On the possibilities of mass production Metropolis yet not announced. It clarifies Autocar, in case of this car on a conveyor belt, he will "Citroen" take a new market niche for the company. At the moment, China is the world's second largest market for Citroen.