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The pleasure
of travelling with family or friends
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"Intelligent"
electric architecture for increased well-being
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Multiplexing
has become essential as a result of the
spectacular progress made by
electronics over the last decade in all
aspects of vehicle design
(mechanical parts, comfort, safety) and the
need to share information
between different systems.
This
technology increases the reliability of the
electrical architecture by
making it simpler. It also brings users a host
of new functions by
generating a continuous dialogue between all
components of the C8.
The
volume of the car radio, for example is
indexed to vehicle speed.
Moreover, when the doors are locked using the
HF remote control unit,
the windows close, as does the sunroof
(although it remains slightly
tilted), while the rearview mirrors fold in
automatically.
This multifunction remote
control unit also controls a number of other
functions:
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the right- and
left-hand electric sliding side doors can
be opened and closed independently;
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the vehicle can be
located by its flashing direction
indicators;
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the electric windows
can be opened by pressing the unlocking
button within five seconds of unlocking
the car;
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the driver's seat and
exterior rear view mirrors can be returned
to their memorised position.
All
these extra functions play a major role in
promoting the well-being,
peace of mind and - hence - the overall safety
of passengers.
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A
communicating people-carrier
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To satisfy the growing
need to communicate, the C8 features a full
range of onboard telematics equipment.
All
the audio systems include a remote display
unit, eight loudspeakers and
steering-wheel controls. The C8 can be fitted
with an audio-cassette or
mono CD player or, alternatively, a new and
innovative range of
telematics systems.
This
offering comprises an impressive list of
functions that vary according
to the level of equipment selected. They
include an RDS radio, CD
drive, GSM hands-free telephone, automatic and
manual emergency call
system, voice synthesis and recognition, a
graphics screen or a large
175mm screen and an audio-video connector to
watch a film when the car
is stationary.
These functions are
accessible from a telematics control unit in
the form of a rosette, located in the centre
of the dashboard.
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A NEW REFERENCE IN MANY
AREAS
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Exemplary
driving pleasure and a relaxing driving position
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Whatever
their body shape and preferences, all drivers will
be able to find
their ideal driving position. By adjusting the
seat and steering wheel,
the driver can opt for a saloon- or MPV-type
driving position, while
maintaining the panoramic view of the road much
loved by buyers of
people-carriers.
The driver's
seat offers fore-and-aft adjustment over 22 cm
(compared with 17 cm on
the Evasion/Synergie and height adjustment over 5
cm with a low point
of 35 cm. The steering wheel has a travel distance
of 4 cm (height and
reach).
The control unit
provides excellent legibility in all circumstances
since it is integral
with the wheel. Placed in a highly ergonomic
position on the dashboard,
the gearlever "falls" easily to hand.
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High-performance,
economical engines with minimal environmental
impact
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The
engine range comprises three petrol and two
diesel powerplants.
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The
entry-level 2.0 16V develops 100 kW ECE (138 bhp
DIN) at 6,000 rpm with
torque of 190 Nm at 4,100 rpm. It offers
generous power and torque at
intermediate engine speeds.
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The
2.2i 16V engine develops 116 kW ECE (160 bhp
DIN) at 5,650 rpm with
torque of 217 Nm at 3,900 rpm. The C8 is the
first Citroën vehicle to
offer this engine. A latest-generation model
offering superlative
driving pleasure, the engine features variable
timing to provide more
torque at low speeds and two balancer shafts for
velvety smooth
operation.
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The
3.0i V6 engine is a model of powerful, silky
strength. Recently
revamped, this V6 engine is already fitted on
the C5, Citroën's
high-end saloon. As a result of technical
modifications, which mainly
concerned the design of the combustion chambers,
the timing system and
efforts to reduce friction, maximum power has
been increased to 150 kW
ECE (208 bhp DIN) at 6,000 rpm and maximum
torque to 285 Nm at 3,750
rpm.
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The
2.0 16V HDi engine coupled with the particulate
filter develops 79 kW
ECE (109 bhp DIN) at 4,000 rpm with maximum
torque of 270 Nm at 1,750
rpm. The high torque available from low engine
speeds (190 Nm at 1 ,250
rpm) promotes smooth driving. The air intake
system creates a variable
swirl to ensure that the fuel is completely
burned, and thus to improve
performance and reduce emissions. This engine is
aimed at customers
concerned about economy in use and who are
looking for a high level of
driving pleasure.
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The
2.2 16V HDi engine coupled with the particulate
filter develops 94 kW
ECE (130 bhp DIN) at 4,000 rpm with torque of
314 Nm at 2,000 rpm. It
features the latest advanced technologies
including the
variable-geometry turbocharger, an air-intake
system providing variable
swirl, two balancer shafts to limit vibrations
and a twin-mass engine
flywheel to filter cyclical engine vibrations.
This engine is aimed at
customers looking for performance and pleasure
while maintaining
economy in use.
All
2.0 and 2.2 HDi diesel engines fitted on the C8
feature the particulate
filter (PF), a major breakthrough in environmental
protection. This
porous device traps the carbon particles in the
exhaust gases. From
time to time, the filter undergoes automatic
regeneration, and the
particles are burned. The PF gives the HDi engines
an environmental
advantage by doing away with virtually all
particles and black fumes,
whatever the driving conditions. The PF is part of
a strategy to reduce
pollutant emissions that goes far beyond the
future environmental
standards of the European Union, with no trade-off
in driving pleasure.
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Automatic,
sequential transmission
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This
type of automatic transmission system is designed
to meet drivers'
needs by adapting to their individual driving
styles while leaving them
free to change gears manually. It brings
significant benefits in terms
of driving comfort and safety. Automatic
transmission with sequential
control is available with the 3.0i V6 engine and
will soon be offered
with the 2.0i 16V engine. These new transmissions
can be switched to
"manual" or "sequential" mode with a sequential
control system, or
automatic mode. In manual mode, the driver manages
gear selection by
pushing the gear lever forwards or backwards. In
this way, he can adopt
a sportier or more dynamic driving style. The gear
currently selected
is displayed on the control unit positioned on the
steering wheel.
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Unshakeable
trust
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Today,
more than ever, customers set great store by safety,
and rightly so.
The Citroën C8 satisfies this requirement in full,
with respect to both
its functions and its equipment. In all areas, it
ranks among the best
high-spec people-carriers.
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Dynamic
qualities worthy of a saloon
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The
C8 must build on the image established by the
Evasion/Synergie as a
reference in terms of performance. To this end,
the C8 is fitted with
new reinforced front suspension for improved
driving pleasure and
easier handling in the city with a reduced turning
circle. Moreover,
the mechanical components have been sized to
satisfy the most stringent
impact standards. The main changes concern the
wishbone joints, the
broader track and the increased diameter of the
anti-roll bar. The rear
suspension is of a completely new design, with a
flexible transverse
beam and a larger anti-roll bar for impeccable
handling.
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