CITROËN C6

an invitation to travel

Original, emotive styling
The original design of the new C6 combines the Marque's own styling cues with those of an executive car. The proportions, profile and curve of the wheel arches immediately identify it as a large Citroën.
The C6 features a long front overhang and short rear overhang. The design lines and general approach bring to mind both a powerful coupé and a prestige saloon, from the standpoint of their respective qualities.
At the front, the C6 features a wide grille and chrome-plated chevrons spanning the nose right up to the vertical headlamps. The headlamps extend up onto the wings and wide ribbed bonnet.
A long wheelbase and flowing, aerodynamic profile give the C6 real presence, while suggesting space, stability and power.
The windows hug the curve of the roof arch, which in turn blends smoothly into the rear pillars in a subtle nod to coupé styling, an effect that is taken one step further by the frameless doors.
At the rear, the design is particularly eye-catching. The concave window extends down to the boot lid and lighting functions, thus adding the finishing touch to the body style. An air deflector is deployed automatically at speed, illustrating the attention paid to another key Citroën value: aerodynamics.
The interior of the C6 creates an immediate impression of space and comfort. The pure lines of the dashboard, premium materials, and comfortable, sculpted seats are an invitation to step on board and enjoy a relaxing ride.
Classic and  yet thoroughly original, the C6 sets itself apart from the models that currently set the standard in the sector, while meeting all the requirements of an executive car:  elegance, refinement and presence.
On top of all this, the C6 adds Citroën’s own unique stamp, combining strong emotional appeal with the application of cutting-edge technology. Once more, Citroën is showing itself to be a front runner in design, safety and comfort.

A production line appropriate for an executive car
The C6 is produced at the Rennes site, a production centre dedicated to the mid- and top-range vehicles of the PSA Peugeot Citroën Group.
The C6 is based on platform 3, first used for the C5 and subsequently adapted to this new model. The platform features a long wheelbase with running gear specific to the C6, and active suspension with electronic springing and damping.
Resources have been optimised for moderate production volumes. The Rennes site will have a production capacity of around 100 C6 vehicles/daily, or a total of 25,000 units over a full year.
Because the C6 is an executive vehicle, a significant period of time was set aside for development studies. This allowed engineers to devote the necessary care and attention to questions of industrial production.

For the C6, special assembly procedures have been put in place at each stage of the production process, such as individual adjustment of the door windows and suspension, and function checks on each vehicle. The body assembly shop conducts intermediate checks on incoming stamped parts, most of which are produced by suppliers specialising in small volumes and executive vehicles, and devotes many hours to obtaining a perfect fit. At the same time, the number of suppliers is deliberately kept down.
Also, each car undergoes track testing to make sure that all the functions (acoustic comfort, suspension comfort, etc.) are up to standard.
The final assembly workshop dedicated to the Group's executive vehicles has been specially laid out for moderate output. Also, considerable efforts have been made to improve the working environment.