Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C6
Power
170HP
Torque
370Nm
Consumption
6.6l/100
Emissions
175g/km
0-100 km/h
9.5s
Top Speed
217km/h
Weight
1895kg
Price
45,290€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 6v
FWD
5 / 4 doors
421 L
72 L
125 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën C6 2.2 HDi 173 FAP Palas · 170 CV (2008)
General description
The Citroën C6 is not just a luxury sedan; it is the embodiment of the French avant-garde spirit, the last great flagship of a brand that always dared to dream. Heir to myths like the DS and CX, this C6 with its 170-horsepower 2.2 HDi engine represents a unique way of understanding travel, where the destination is as important as the pleasure of floating to it.
Driving experience
Driving a C6 is an almost ethereal experience. The legendary hydropneumatic suspension isolates you from the outside world, transforming the most broken asphalt into a gentle caress. Don't expect a sporty response; instead, you'll find a serene and forceful thrust thanks to the generous torque, inviting you to devour kilometers without the slightest hint of fatigue. It's a magic carpet that transports you in a bubble of silence and absolute comfort.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is a work of art in motion, a statement of intent that defies the passage of time. The silhouette, with its very long hood and iconic concave rear window, breaks with all conventions. The frameless doors and fluid roofline evoke a futuristic elegance that still turns heads. Inside, minimalism and technology go hand in hand to create a cabin that is both a sanctuary and the command cockpit of a spaceship.
Technology and features
The C6's technology serves a single mission: supreme comfort. The heart of the car is its Hydractive 3+ suspension, an intelligent system that reads the road and adapts its response to offer unparalleled stability and smoothness. Innovations like the Head-Up Display, which projects information onto the windshield, or the lane departure warning system, were science fiction for many at the time, proving that luxury is also synonymous with safety and anticipation.
Competition
In a market dominated by the rigidity and sportiness of German sedans like the Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series, or Audi A6, the Citroën C6 stood as the alternative for the nonconformist. It didn't seek to beat them at their own game, but to offer something radically different: a rolling sanctuary for those who value originality, bold design, and a level of comfort that its rivals simply could not match.
Conclusion
The Citroën C6 is a car for connoisseurs, a collector's item from the day it left the dealership. Its commercial failure was the seed of its cult status, making it an exclusive and profoundly special vehicle. It represents the end of an era, the swan song of the great French sedans, and owning one is to guard a piece of automotive history that dared to be different.