The Citroën Revolte is a hybrid concept supermini that was presented and produced by Citroën at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.[2]

Citroën Revolte
Overview
ManufacturerCitroën
Production2009 (Concept car)
DesignerFrédéric Soubirou (exterior)[1]
Body and chassis
ClassSupermini (B)
Body style5-door hatchback
LayoutFF layout
RelatedCitroën Survolt
Powertrain
EngineElectric hybrid, 323 hp
Dimensions
Length3.68 m (12 ft 1 in)
Width1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Height1.35 m (4 ft 5 in)
Chronology
SuccessorDS 3
DS 4S

Overview edit

 
Interior
 
Rear view

The design of the Revolte is based on the historical Citroën 2CV.[3] The concept car shows the changes that have been happening in terms of the role superminis and that style and elegance have become as important as economy and practicality. The Citroën Revolte is related to the Citroën Survolt.

The Revolte concept features Citroën's bold design, which has become part of its history bringing a new contemporary approach to its superminis. The Revolte is 3.68m long, 1.73m wide and 1.35m tall.[4] With well defined wheel arches, curving bonnet, forceful lines and sculpted sides, matching the roof line, the Revolte has a sleek and elegant profile, similar to that of the Citroën Survolt, a concept hybrid supercar developed in 2010 by Citroën. The concept car was fully manufactured in the workshops of Estech France.[5]

Engine and drivetrain edit

The concept car is powered by both a rechargeable electric engine and a small-capacity conventional combustion engine. The Revolte is able to deliver zero-emission driving thanks to its all-electric ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicle) mode. The combined engines make 323 hp (241 kW), 142 lb⋅ft (193 N⋅m) of torque, allowing for a top speed of 140 mph (225 km/h) and 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) in five seconds.[citation needed]

References edit

  1. ^ "Frédéric Soubirou: "Je dessine des voitures depuis que je suis tout petit"". ladepeche.fr. 19 October 2014. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  2. ^ Philip, Sam (15 September 2009). "Frankfurt show: Citroen Revolte". Top Gear. Retrieved 29 May 2013.
  3. ^ "Frankfurt 2009: Citroen REVOLTe Photo Gallery".
  4. ^ "2010 Citroen Revolte @ Top Speed". 15 September 2009.
  5. ^ "Revolte - Citroën - 2009".

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