The classic technology of the Citro?n C6

Innovation, Creation, Inspiration, Design (改革、创新、灵感、设计) is Citro?n Automobile Company's consistent product philosophy, and in the field of technology, these eight words are even more aptly reflected. In the technical field, these eight words are even more relevant, because the importance of technical support is self-evident when it comes to transforming cold steel into a product full of style. In the field of technology, as long as there is a new product launch, it corresponds to the birth of new technology, therefore, after more than a hundred models of Citroen, there are thousands of applications of new technology. Here, we have chosen only a few representative technologies, because historically, it is these technologies that have made the Citro?n brand what it is today.

All-steel body

In 1922, Citro?n was the first to use an all-steel body in the manufacture of automobiles, which greatly improved the safety and durability of automobiles. And the use of this new metal material inspired the world automotive community to apply and create new materials.

Front-wheel drive

In 1934, Citro?n developed front-wheel drive. Although almost all of the other major manufacturers had adopted rear-wheel drive prior to the development of front-wheel drive, Citro?n's technicians, guided by the design philosophy of "Reform, Innovation, Inspiration, Design," went beyond reality itself time and again. Finally, front-wheel drive shook the automotive world with its bold ideas and advanced technology. Combined with torsion bar suspension, four-wheel independence, and hydraulic brake control, front-wheel drive was perfected by Citro?n in 1934.

Hydraulic power suspension

In 1989, Citro?n independently developed the world's first suspension device using a combination of electronic intelligence and hydraulic flexibility technology: hydraulic power suspension. This hydraulic suspension automatically switches from one suspension state to another ("normal" or "sport"). With this technology, electronic equipment such as frequency-controlled electric glass lifters, alarms and coded immobilizers have been realized on all XM series cars.

The application of this suspension opens up a whole new field of high-grade suspension, maximizing driving comfort and dynamic safety, and setting yet another monument for Citro?n in the world of automotive technology.

Rear wheel steering

In 1991, Citro?n broke new ground in the field of automotive powertrain - rear wheel steering. The birth of this technology ensures that when the vehicle is turning, the rear wheels can move in the same direction as the front wheels to ensure a high degree of stability when turning or braking sharply, effectively reducing body roll. This patented technology, so far unique to Citroen, once again establishes Citroen's leading position in the field of automobile suspension.

Anti-sway technology

In 1990, Citro?n equipped the Active Stabilizer Bar Detection System and Hydraulic System No. 2 on the Active 2. Citro?n was awarded the Grand Prix for technical innovation by the French Automobile Press Association (AFPA) for this anti-rollback technology on the Active.