Citroen’s stand at the Paris motor Show features a new super-frugal idea based on the C4 Cactus. Called the Citroen C4 Cactus Airflow 2L, the lightweight, aerodynamic vehicle boasts economic climate of 2l/100km, which corresponds to 141mpg.
Currently, the cleanest Cactus is the 1.6 BlueHDi model, capable of 91.1mpg – so exactly how has Citroen gone about such drastic enhancements to that economy? It’s taken the three-cylinder 1.2-litre PureTech engine from the Cactus line-up as well as paired it to HybridAir technology, which utilizes compressed air rather than electrical power kept in batteries to drive the wheels.
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That alone cuts fuel usage by 30 per cent, however Citroen has then fitted a special bodykit as well as wheels to enhance aerodynamics by 20 per cent. The front bumper features air intakes that immediately open or close, while shutters in the wheel can be opened or closed depending upon exactly how much cooling the brakes need.
The Airflow likewise benefits from the typical aerodynamic tricks, like little cameras in location of wing mirrors as well as a totally flat undertray.
Citroen has handled to strip 100kg from the Cactus’ kerbweight also – an outstanding accomplishment thinking about it’s already 200kg lighter than a basic C4 hatch. That’s done with carbon composites for the springs, bootlid, rear bench, side panels, wings, doors as well as roof. In addition, much more aluminium as well as high-strength steels were utilized throughout.
Finally, the powertrain has been optimised for utilize in this car. in addition to the HybridAir system, Citroen has utilized a new carbon covering in the engine, to decrease friction, as well as new low viscosity oil. With a few other steps in place, the engine’s effectiveness is improved by 5 per cent.
The C4 Cactus AirFlow 2L concept is Citroen’s reaction to an effort in France to get an economical 141mpg vehicle on sale by 2020.