Hot damn. Is it just me, or accept contempo CitroГ«n concepts been some of the a lot of show-worthy artist cars in a while? GT by CitroГ«n, absolutely stunning. The Survolt, absolutely fun to attending at and bethink about Ridge Racer or Cruis'n World. I even like the REVOLTe in a weird, this-isn't-right affectionate of way. And the next beholder is just about the bend.
Called the GQ by CitroГ«n, it's one of the best-looking GTs I've apparent in a while - sorry, BMW - and is the aftereffect of a activity led by GQ UK editor Dylan Jones.
The car's exoteric was bound by Citroen«n's Mark Lloyd of DS3 acclaim (and his architecture team, naturally) while the autogenous is by Patrick Grant. Grant happens to be artistic administrator at E. Tautz, a Savile Row clothier and the abundance area I acquirement my linens.
According to Lloyd, "Where this car works so able-bodied with GQ is that it fits with the accepted attitudes of apparent consumption. It is chaste rather than in-your-face, glassy rather than macho.".
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As for the claimed numbers, they're impressive. With a direct-injected 1.6 liter gas/electric amalgam ability train, it's said to hit 60 mph in 4.5 abnormal while getting bound to a top acceleration of 250km/h or 155mph. Emissions are at 80g/km.
If anyone happens to be in London this anniversary for the official launch, get some pictures (Canon 60D, Panasonic point-and-shoot, or celly), and we'll column 'em forth with the official shot
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Is Citroen's Newest Concept GT a Car for a GQ
