Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C6
Power
170HP
Torque
370Nm
Consumption
7.6l/100
Emissions
199g/km
0-100 km/h
11.2s
Top Speed
214km/h
Weight
1923kg
Price
49,190€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Automático 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 Business CAS · 170 CV (2008-2009)
General description
The Citroën C6 is not just a car; it's the last breath of a legendary lineage, the direct heir to the iconic DS and CX. Launched in a world dominated by German sobriety, the C6 dared to be different, to offer a vision of luxury based on absolute comfort and a mold-breaking design. It is a statement of intent, a sedan for those who value originality and the pleasure of travel above all else.
Driving experience
Driving a C6 is an almost ethereal experience. The predominant sensation is that of floating on a magic carpet, completely isolated from road imperfections thanks to its sublime hydropneumatic suspension. It doesn't seek sportiness, but serenity. The 170 hp 2.2 HDi engine delivers its power with exquisite smoothness, ideal for devouring miles without fatigue. It's a rolling lounge that envelops you in a bubble of peace, transforming every journey into a moment of pure pleasure and relaxation.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is a sculpture in motion, a bold and polarizing work of art. With its very long wheelbase, short overhangs, and, above all, its iconic concave rear window, it pays homage to its ancestors while looking directly to the future. The frameless doors and its aerodynamic silhouette give it a unique and timeless elegance. It is not a car that seeks everyone's approval; it is a vehicle with an overwhelming personality that either captivates or repels, but never leaves anyone indifferent.
Technology and features
The technological heart of the C6 is its Hydractive 3+ suspension, the most sophisticated evolution of Citroën's legendary system, capable of reading the road and adapting instantly. But the innovation doesn't stop there. It pioneered features like the Head-Up Display, which projects information onto the windshield, the lane departure warning system, and directional xenon headlights. It was a technological showcase that demonstrated that luxury could also be avant-garde and intelligent.
Competition
In its ambition, the Citroën C6 aimed directly at the heart of the premium E-segment, facing giants like the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the BMW 5 Series, and the Audi A6. However, its proposal was so radically different that rather than a direct rival, it became an alternative for a very specific audience. Other contenders in its 'French-style luxury' philosophy were the Peugeot 607 or the Renault Vel Satis, although none reached its level of audacity and comfort.
Conclusion
The Citroën C6 was a commercial failure but a resounding success as an icon. It represents the end of an era, that of the great, innovative, and unapologetic French sedan. Today it is a future classic, a cult car for connoisseurs who appreciate a different way of conceiving the automobile. Owning a C6 is a purely emotional decision, a tribute to brave engineering and the pleasure of traveling in a unique design object, an experience that transcends mere driving.