Although its length pms of just over 4.7 meters XM belonged to the upper middle class, the most exp

Citroën XM (1989-2000) - The Flying Carpet
Citroën introduced exactly 23 May 1989 in Lyon, the direct pms successor had long fifteen years produced a series of CX. Originally to be called logically DX, designation, however, was hastily changed just before the premiere. It was actually the extravagant gift to sedmdesátému anniversary of automobile production, the company pms had just celebrated. The revolutionary Citroën XM was the result of a development project code Y30, which ran through 55 months. He engines pms placed across and within pms brand classic front-wheel drive, which introduced already Traction pms Avant 7A in March 1934 did not come about traditional gas-liquid suspension. While the CX used one combined spring unit for each wheel, XM, and they had two more pair of fluid dampers, main and auxiliary. For the latest version Hydractive Although the specifications except top připlácelo fatty 8,000 francs, but was definitely worth the money. It had even a seven pressurized metal containers (called. Balls) and electronic pms control. The base chassis with a generous wheelbase of 2850 mm but formed a classic McPherson struts with lower wishbones at the front, pms the back was trailing crank axle stabilizers and we found both.
The only unit on offer was from the beginning of the six-cylinder engine volume of 2975 cm 3 to 123 kW and 235 Nm, which catapulted the car to 222 km / h. Fork Powerplant OHC and indirect injection Bendix had a balance shaft, cam powered chain. It was an evolution of the engine PRV hammered pms cooperation Peugeot, Renault and Volvo. Torque have to worry initially only five-speed manual transmission. Four-speed automatic was the turn as an alternative until April 1990 It is true that a V6 engine had properly paid for their services, then the standard stated in the nineties petrol consumption of 7.9 liters / 100 km, 120 km / h 9,6 l in patnáctilitrové climbed up to the border. To the tank but it became 80 liters of fuel. The base engine pms portfolio is to become a four-cylinder engines, both petrol as well as diesel, Citroën XM is shared with much less eccentric Volkswagen Group "sibling" series from the Peugeot 605. Carbureted two-liter (1998 cm 3/84 kW / 168 Nm) complementary versions of catalyst and 79 kW. "Heart" with the same volume but a multipoint injection boasted 89 kW and 170 Nm, without clean exhaust gas gave 94 kW and 5 Nm more. Single-point performance provided for changing the smaller 81 kW and 164 Nm should-valve turbo diesel technology, the volume of 2088 cm 3 gave 80 kW and 234 Nm At the bottom of the menu, however, found atmospheric unit 2138 cm 3 with only 60 kW and 145 Nm These engines appeared pms gradually from July to November 1989 Manufacturer of automotive miniatures Solido quickly rushed to the model in 1:18 scale, the new owners were able to stand straight and miniature display pms case.
Although its length pms of just over 4.7 meters XM belonged to the upper middle class, the most expensive version really riot Exclusive luxury. In July 1990, received a three-liter six-cylinder four-valve version with 147 kW and 260 Nm, maximum speed 235 km / h from her a real highway and express nicknamed her "flying carpet". At the present time XM was very low, not measured or 1.4 m. Proceeding should variant Leaking power variable pms effect depending on the speed, which helped even in cities with maneuvering. However, too much leakage from owners flock to him thus replacing conventional comb labeled Dirass. Mostly British specifications with the steering wheel on the right to have it or not. Equipment featured tip, including standard ABS. The radio is dominated by the typical single-arm steering wheel, pms six-cylinder engine had a comfortable leather seats with electric adjustment including even the rear head (!), But for grabs was also velor upholstery and Alcantara. There was also on-board computer and optional automatic air conditioning, which gave the French bank. This company it for XM literally sewed on peace. Also, windows and mirrors were in charge of electric motors. These suspension Hydractive handled pms the switch to the left of the shift lever, which could choose comfort or sport mode. Auto stiffened and the second is to tilt when cornering. Alternatively over 100 km / h electronics itself decide on the basis of information sensors. Sensors patrolled the instantaneous speed, accelerator pedal position, steering angle, but also the state of the road and four disc brakes. Clearance decreased by 30 mm. The parking brake is controlled fourth pedal to the left, as it is not applied to the rear, but the front axle. All this quarter-century ago ...
The car also won local awards in addition to the prestigious and recognized the title of European Car of the Year 1990 A totally deserved! Technical qualities were undoubtedly at the top level and they added significantly distinctive wedge-shaped design two-dimensional body with excellent aerodynamics study by Bertone (drag coefficient of 0.28). Proposals have been awarded a total of four places: in addition to the Turin study worked on it then