The Citroën Zabrus is a concept car with 3 doors and a 2+2 shooting brake design that was designed by the Italian design studio Bertone.[2] It was based on the mechanics of the Citroën BX 4TC. It was first presented in May 1986 at the Turin Motor Show.[3] The hatchback of the Citroën BX itself was based on a design by Bertone.[4]
| Citroën Zabrus | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Bertone |
| Production | 1986 (Concept car) |
| Designer | Marc Deschamps at Bertone[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Executive car (E) |
| Body style | 3 door (2+2) (shooting-brake) |
| Layout | Front engine, all wheel drive |
| Doors | Scissor |
| Related | Citroën BX |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2141 cc (turbocharged I4) |
| Power output | 147 kW (197 hp; 200 PS) |
| Transmission | 5 speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2650 mm (104.3 in) |
| Length | 4300 mm (169.3 in) |
| Width | 180 mm (74.0 in) |
| Height | 1370 mm (53.9 in) |
Notable features of the car include an all LCD monitor display for the odometer, gauges, and more, as well as a “belt type” steering wheel that rotated in either direction while mounted on the main display. The Zabrus is a shooting brake with a 2+2 seating configuration, with two scissor doors upfront for easy access to the rear seats.[5]
The Zabrus was powered by the 2141 cc turbocharged I4 engine from the BX 4TC, producing 147 kW (197 hp; 200 PS) at 5250 rpm and 294 N⋅m (217 lb⋅ft) of torque at 2750 rpm. Like the 4TC, the Zabrus is all wheel drive and power is sent to the wheels through a five speed manual transmission. This setup gave it the top speed of 138 mph (222 km/h).[6]
References
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- ^ "Zabrus by Bertone". www.citroenet.org.uk. 13 April 2019. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
- ^ "1986 Citroen Zabrus (Bertone)". carstyling.ru. 28 October 2020. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- ^ "1986 Citroen Zabrus (Bertone) - Studios". www.carstyling.ru. 14 April 2019. Retrieved 14 April 2019.
- ^ "1986 Citroen Zabrus Concept full range specs". www.automobile-catalog.com. 14 April 2019. Retrieved 14 April 2019.
- ^ "Citroen Zabrus by Bertone | Concept Cars | Diseno-Art". www.diseno-art.com. 21 November 2019. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
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