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On the road: impressive dynamic qualities
Whether cornering or driving on the open roads, the
C6 fulfils its promise as a grand tourer.
The refined V6 engines and running gear make for
exceptional dynamic qualities.
The top-of-the-range positioning of the Citroën C6 is
reflected by its
engine line-up. Two V6 engines, one petrol and one
diesel, place the
emphasis on driving pleasure and refinement. The 3-litre
petrol engine
develops 215 bhp DIN (155 kW), while the new 2.7 litre
HDi diesel
engine develops 208 bhp DIN (150 kW) and is equipped
with a particulate
filter. Both engines are mated to 6-speed automatic
gearboxes.
The C6 is the first car to combine hydraulic suspension
with double
wishbones at the front and a multi-link set-up at the
rear. Associated
with an active suspension system featuring
electronically controlled
springing and damping, the running gear of the C6
effectively soaks up
bumps and dips in the road surface to set new standards
in comfort,
roadholding and driving pleasure.
By separating the damping and steering functions, this
set-up offers a
response to the eternal conflict between the dynamic
capability and the
comfort of the suspension.
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Innovative, practical equipment for a relaxed drive
Alongside
the intelligent driving aids already present on the C4
and the C5 –
such as the lane departure warning system (LDWS), front
and rear
parking assistance, xenon dual-function directional
headlamps, cruise
control and a speed limiter – the C6 also features
a head-up display
and an electric parking brake, a first in the Citroën
range.
Exceptional on-board comfort
Thanks
to its exceptional driving qualities and its exclusive
approach to the
art of life on-board, the C6 is perfectly placed to
continue the line
of other great Citroëns. Looking beyond the modern,
completely revised
driver's position, each and every feature in the cabin
is based on
useful technology and contributes to the overall
impression of comfort:
multi-adjustable seats, acoustic insulation and thermal
comfort.
The innovative driving position incorporates an
easy-to-read driver's
instrument panel and a head-up display. Adjustable for
height and
brightness, this display unit projects essential
information – on speed
and navigation for example – onto the windscreen, thus
contributing to
active safety. The driver is thereby able to concentrate
fully on the
road. The exceptionally quiet cabin also contributes to
maintaining the
driver's attention.
The user-friendly interior provides the occupants with
generous
individual space. Passengers in the back can adjust the
electrically-controlled sliding rear seats to obtain the
ideal relaxed
position.
The stowage compartments in the doors, inspired by the
latest trends in
home furniture design, reflect the pure design
lines of the dashboard.
Reflecting Citroën's efforts to continuously improve
passenger
well-being, the air-conditioning on the C6 includes a
soft diffusion
system. This feature is designed to create a uniform
blanket of air
around the passengers, and to enhance thermal
comfort.
Uncompromising on safety
The
C6 also aims to be a class leader in safety, in terms of
both vehicle
control and protection of passengers and
pedestrians.
High-level active and passive safety are provided by a
range of
features, including ESP, a stiff body structure, a knee
airbag and
active headrests. As a further extension to these safety
features, an
active bonnet system protects pedestrians in the event
of impact.
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