Traction Avant 15-6H — The best of the Citroën Tractions?
It was not until 1989, with the presentation of the XM, that we would again see a Citroën with a six-cylinder engine under the hood.
It was not until 1989, with the presentation of the XM, that we would again see a Citroën with a six-cylinder engine under the hood.
He was a brilliant inventor, responsible for the development of high-pressure hydraulics for various design solutions at Citroën.
Volvo was testing it in a modified 740 model where under the hood, hydraulic struts were fitted in place of the stock MacPherson struts.
It was really the combination of adoption and innovation that was the formula for Citroën being distinct in automotive market.
This video shows a visual history of the development of hydropneumatic suspension in various Citroën models.
This one could be a game changer not only for Citroën but for PSA Peugeot Citroën overall. The hydropneumatic suspension designed by Paul Mages and used by various Citroën models since the 1950s will be replaced by progressive hydraulic cushions. Citroën put the new technology to the test in what …
Back to the Future Part 5 – (Parts 1 – 4 are published in CITROËNVIE Magazine issues Spring 2010 through Winter 2011). DS FEATURES – Automotive Pre-imminence – by David Wooley 1955 DS 19 Citroën Automotive Design, was truly a revolutionary automobile. It included many industry firsts (!) modifications (*) …
Access further archives on our Archive Documents page.