Citroen C6 suspension: how its works

"@rbalch1" (rbalch1)
02/09/2014 at 06:56 • Filed to: None

DISCUSSION (22)

bob and john > @rbalch1
02/09/2014 at 07:16

too bad we dont get this in north america. i would honestly DD the shit out of this (ESP if it has a diesel) and ride my motorcycle if i want to have fun

Tentacle, Dutchman, drives French > @rbalch1
02/09/2014 at 08:07

Previous incarnations of the active hydropneumatic suspension weren't bad either.

Here's a Citroën Xantia Activa cornering (well, drifting) with absolutely ZERO body roll.

RMudkips > @rbalch1
02/09/2014 at 08:45

The upcoming DS9 has to have that suspension. It's not even an "if".

biturboism, the cult > bob and john
02/09/2014 at 09:02

It only has a choice of a 4cyl or a 6 cyl HDI FAP diesels. The frenchiest new-ish car :)

Stupidru > @rbalch1
02/09/2014 at 09:13

I can't imagine those are inexpensive to fix if something needs repairs

duurtlang > Stupidru
02/09/2014 at 09:30

It's not a corolla, but do keep in mind that Citroen has been using this system on their production cars for about 60 years now. It's reliable and not as expensive as it seems.

Stupidru > duurtlang
02/09/2014 at 09:35

Ah, I'm just an American who has no sense of anything French. I never knew Citroen had been using this for so long!

Mikeado > biturboism, the cult
02/09/2014 at 09:42

They offered a 3.0 petrol V6 initially, but sales were low even for C6 standards, so they later replaced it with the 3.0 V6 diesel that my Grandma's Jaguar XF also uses. I checked the online classifieds yesterday and there are none of those around, though =/

Mikeado > @rbalch1
02/09/2014 at 09:42

What are the chances?! I was watching this just yesterday while researching Hydractive for uni.

biturboism, the cult > Mikeado
02/09/2014 at 09:55

Yes, I didn't consider it because it's basically non-existent. I think for DD the best would be the rare base model: 2.2 HDI manual with the plush interior - not as fast in a straight line, but much more fuel efficient and just as good at cruising in 6th. Also, the plush they use is incredibly durable.

bob and john > biturboism, the cult
02/09/2014 at 10:00

STOP MAKING ME WANT ONE DAM IT....

....

actually, how old are these things now? I know that if its over 15 years old i can import it and run it as a classic....

KirkyV > RMudkips
02/09/2014 at 10:21

Kinja'd!!!

I thought they were switching to their new 'Inertial Dampener' system.

bpands > @rbalch1
02/09/2014 at 10:34

Just realized the Citroen C6 would have made for a great honest Buick if that PSA/GM "partnership" ever had a shot at panning out. Too bad.

Mikeado > bob and john
02/09/2014 at 12:34

2005-12.

Six more years ;-)

Tiens64 > @rbalch1
02/09/2014 at 12:56

Sadly, the era of hydropneumatically sprung Citroens may be over. The C6 is now out of production and the C5 is the only current car with it (and it can be purchased without.) Makes me love my CX even more.

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > @rbalch1
02/09/2014 at 14:49

The car is absolutely beautiful! I want it

KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs > @rbalch1
02/09/2014 at 20:06

I wish the US didn't have their insane import laws. Because I would buy one and say "Screw it, je suis français"

#Senseibait

Kinja'd!!!

bob and john > Mikeado
02/10/2014 at 00:05

...dam
by that time they will all be rusted away...

Mikeado > bob and john
02/10/2014 at 09:39

They aren't 15 years old now . They'll be fine.

bob and john > Mikeado
02/10/2014 at 10:28

ehh, ya i guess.

but then this means i could also import a alfa romeo brera....
dam it. i hate these choices

Mikeado > bob and john
02/10/2014 at 13:55

Everything I've read about the Brera says it's a bit disappointing and doesn't live up to those looks (just like every Alfa for as long as most can remember), plus it's either FWD or front-biased AWD. The C6 is the one I'd have!

bob and john > Mikeado
02/10/2014 at 13:57

ehhh. my dad drove one when he was in italy once, and he loved it. so i might just get him one if the prices arent that bad