Citroën Zabrus
The Citroën Zabrus was a concept car of a 2+2 shooting-brake with 3 doors which was designed by the Italian automaker Bertone.[1] It was based on the mechanics of the Citroën BX 4TC. It was presented in 1986 at the Turin Motor Show. The Citroën BX sedan itself was based on a Bertone design.[2]
Citroën Zabrus | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Bertone |
Production | 1986 (Concept car) |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Executive car (E) |
Body style | 3-door 2+2 shooting-brake |
Layout | Front-engine, all-wheel-drive |
Doors | Scissor |
Related | Citroën BX |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 2141 cc turbocharged I4 |
Power output | 147 kW (197 hp; 200 PS) |
Transmission | 5-speed manual |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2650 mm (104.3 in) |
Length | 4300 mm (169.3 in) |
Width | 180 mm (74.0 in) |
Height | 1370 mm (53.9 in) |
Some unique features of the car were the all LCD monitor display for odometer, gauges etc. and a "belt type" steering wheel that used to rotate in either direction while mounted on the main display. The Citroën Zabrus is a shooting-brake with a 2+2 seating configuration with 2 scissor doors upfront for easy access to the rear seats.[3]
The Zabrus is powered by the 2141 cc turbocharged I4 engine from the BX 4TC producing 147 kW (197 hp; 200 PS) at 5250 rpm and 294 N⋅m (217 lb⋅ft) of torque at 2750 rpm. Like the 4TC, the Zabrus is all-wheel drive and power is sent to the wheels through a 5-speed manual transmission. This setup gave it a top speed of 138 mph (222 km/h).[4]
References
- "Zabrus by Bertone". www.citroenet.org.uk. Retrieved 2019-04-13.
- "1986 Citroen Zabrus (Bertone) - Studios". www.carstyling.ru. Retrieved 2019-04-14.
- "1986 Citroen Zabrus Concept full range specs". www.automobile-catalog.com. Retrieved 2019-04-14.
- "Citroen Zabrus by Bertone | Concept Cars | Diseno-Art". www.diseno-art.com. Retrieved 2019-11-21.