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
45,920€
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 (2006-2008)
General description
The Citroën C6 is not just a car; it's the last breath of a legendary lineage of great French sedans. Launched in 2006, it was presented as the spiritual heir to icons like the DS and CX, offering a vision of luxury based on absolute comfort and avant-garde design, boldly challenging German hegemony in the segment.
Driving experience
Driving the C6 is an experience that redefines the concept of comfort. Thanks to its hydropneumatic suspension, the car doesn't roll, it floats over the asphalt, creating a magic carpet sensation that isolates occupants from the outside world. The 170 HP 2.2 HDi engine delivers its power smoothly and progressively, ideal for long highway trips where silence and serenity are the true protagonists. It doesn't seek sportiness, but inner peace with every kilometer.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is a polarizing and timeless work of art. The elongated silhouette, frameless doors, and above all, its iconic concave rear window, make it an unmistakable rolling sculpture. It's a car that doesn't age, but becomes a legend. The interior accompanies this philosophy with a minimalist dashboard, seats that are true armchairs, and a sense of space and light that envelops you in a unique and sophisticated atmosphere.
Technology and features
For its time, the C6 was a technological showcase focused on well-being. The Hydractive 3+ suspension with variable damping was the heart of the car, but it also incorporated innovative elements like the Head-Up Display, which projected information onto the windshield, or the lane departure warning system (AFIL). All its technology was at the service of a safer, more relaxed, and pleasant drive.
Competition
In theory, its rivals were the sober and effective Audi A6, BMW 5 Series, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. However, the C6 played in a completely different league. While the Germans focused on dynamics and power, the Citroën offered an alternative philosophy: the exclusivity of a unique design and a ride comfort that none of its competitors could match. It was the choice of the individualist, not the executive.
Conclusion
The Citroën C6 was a commercial failure but a resounding conceptual success. It is a cult car, a future classic that represents the end of a golden era for French luxury sedans. Owning and driving a C6 is a statement of principles, an ode to comfort and design that excites and offers a travel experience that, sadly, the automotive world seems to have forgotten.