Citroën
Citroën is automobile manufacturer based in France. André-Gustave Citroën started the company in 1919 and it became the first mass-production automobile company outside the USA.[4] Citroën was the first to create a sales and services network that goes with the automobile.[5]
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| Subsidiary of Stellantis | |
| Industry | Automotive |
| Founded | 1919 |
| Founder | André Citroën |
| Headquarters | Saint-Ouen, Seine-Saint-Denis, France[1] |
| Products | Automobiles |
Production output | 1,302,900[2] (2009) |
Number of employees | 13,900[3] |
| Parent | Stellantis |
| Website | Citroën.com |
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Innovations
Citroën were innovators in automobile design. Their Traction Avant (pictured) had the first mass production of three revolutionary features that are still in use today. They are: a unitary body with no separate frame, four-wheel independent suspension, and front-wheel drive.
Later on, in the 1950s, Citroën developed a remarkable type of suspension. A high-pressure hydraulic system was used in over 9 million Citroën cars. They included the DS, SM, GS, CX, BX, XM, Xantia, C5, and C6. Self-levelling is the principal benefit – the car kept a constant ride height above the road. It adjusted to the passenger and cargo load, and gave a very soft suspension. This type of suspension smooths out road irregularities without disturbing the occupants.[6] It is often compared to riding on a 'magic carpet' for this reason.[7]
Models
Citroën Media
André Citroën (1878-1935)
The Eiffel Tower served as a billboard for Citroën from 1925 to 1934.
Share of the S. A. André Citroën, issued 30 September 1927
Mid 20th century Citroën military truck
A DS near Mt. Baker circa. 1970
New Citroën ZX Fukang models for sale in Chengdu 1994 – made by truck manufacturer Second Automobile Works (第二汽车制造厂) through Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën joint venture.
Timo Korpivaara - 1956 Rally Finland
Rétromobile 2011 - Citroën SM Rallye du Maroc 1971 - 003
The gears with double chevrons that reputedly were the basis of the Citroën logo
References
- ↑ "Saint-Ouen retrouve son fleuve, la Seine Archived 2008-09-30 at the Wayback Machine." l'Humanité. 28 October 2006. Retrieved on 3 February 2010. "La mort lente des petites entreprises, la délocalisation des plus importantes ont transformé Saint-Ouen. Il ne reste en centre-ville que l’usine Citroën.."
- ↑ "PSA Peugeot Citroën - Key Figures". Archived from the original on 2011-06-22. Retrieved 2011-06-17.
- ↑ "The Company". citroen.com. Archived from the original on 2010-05-11. Retrieved 2007-09-19.
- ↑ "NSN". Archived from the original on 2011-10-26. Retrieved 2011-06-17.
- ↑ "Citroënmania.com". Archived from the original on 2011-07-06. Retrieved 2011-06-17.
- ↑ http://www.autotraderclassics.com/car-article/Topless+Goddess+_+Citroen+DS+Décapotable-44136.xhtml
- ↑ "Citroen XM (1989 - 2000)". Honest John.
