The Citroën Revolte is a hybrid concept supermini presented at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. Its design is based on the historical Citroën 2CV, and it shows how the role of superminis has changed, with style and elegance now as important as economy and practicality.
Citroën Revolte at a glance
| Maker | Citroën, France |
|---|---|
| Type | hybrid concept supermini |
| Shown | Frankfurt Motor Show, 2009 |
| Length | 3.68 m |
| Width | 1.73 m |
| Height | 1.35 m |
| Powertrain | rechargeable electric motor plus a small-capacity combustion engine |
| Combined power | 323 hp (241 kW) |
| Torque | 142 lb·ft (193 N·m) |
| Top speed | 140 mph (225 km/h) |
| 0–97 km/h | five seconds |
| Built by | Estech France |
| Inspired by | the Citroën 2CV |
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History of the Citroën Revolte
A 2CV for a new century
The Revolte takes its design from the Citroën 2CV, bringing that car’s idea into a modern supermini and arguing that style and elegance have become as important in the class as economy and practicality. It is related to the Citroën Survolt, and at 3.68 m long, 1.73 m wide and 1.35 m tall it is compact, with well-defined wheel arches, a curving bonnet, forceful lines and sculpted sides that follow the roof line, giving it a profile similar to the later hybrid supercar concept. The whole car was built in the workshops of Estech France.
Hybrid power
The concept is driven by a rechargeable electric motor and a small-capacity internal combustion engine, and it can run in an all-electric zero-emission mode. Together the engines make 323 hp (241 kW) and 142 lb·ft (193 N·m), enough for a top speed of 140 mph (225 km/h) and 0–60 mph in five seconds.
Design and features
- 2CV-inspired design: a compact, rounded supermini that quotes the past.
- Hybrid drive: electric motor plus a small combustion engine, with a zero-emission mode.
- 323 hp combined: supercar performance in a 3.68 m body.
- Built by Estech France: the show car was manufactured in French workshops.
Citroën Revolte versions
- Revolte (2009): the single show car.
The Revolte takes its shape from the 2CV and is related to the electric Survolt. More cars are in the Citroën collection.
Video: Citroen Revolte Concept Driven on the Champs Elysees
Video by Auto Express on YouTube.
Sources
- Citroën Revolte, English Wikipedia: show, design, dimensions, powertrain, performance
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