Citroen GT Concept-"Never say never?"(translated into English and Romanian)

După o serie de teaser lansate aproape zilnic, Citroen a dezvelit azi ultimul său concept. Şi e unul spectaculos.

Ultimii ani ne-au adus multe concepte sportive Citroen, dar nici un model de serie pe măsură - având în vedere că Loeb şi Citroen sunt deja un cuplu de mare succes în WRC, este de mirare că francezii nu au reuşit încă să transpună pe şosea o maşină Citroen cu adevărat exclusivistă.

Poate că, totuşi, noul Citroen GT Concept, dezvăluit publicului la Salonul Auto Paris 2008, prefigurează o sportivă reală. Cu o lungime de 4,96 de metri, o lăţime de 2,08 metri şi o înălţime de doar 1,09 metri Citroen GT Concept este cel puţin impresionant. Iar aspectul acesta este accentuat şi de partea din spate masivă şi jantele de 21 de inch.

Farurile beneficiză de tehnologia LED şi îi conferă conceptului o parte frontală specială, iar silueta aparţine clar unei sportive de rasă. Citroen GT Concept a fost creat pentru jocul Gran Turismo 5, însă Citroen nu s-a oprit aici şi a venit cu o maşină adevărată. La cum arată, era şi păcat să nu facă asta.

The amazing GT by CITROËN is the first ever car to be specifically designed to bring the virtual and real worlds together. The car makes its global premiere at the Paris Motor Show where visitors can actually drive the car in a true to life simulator on the Citroën stand.
GT by CITROËN, a joint venture between Citroën and the makers of Gran Turismo, was created for the eagerly anticipated 5th game in the multi-million selling Playstation series.
At almost five metres long, GT by CITROËN packs the latest hi-tech racing equipment into an exaggerated sporty frame. Planted on 21-inch, diamond-effect, aluminium wheels, the car's gullwing doors, over-sized rear end with mobile spoiler, gaping air intakes and flat underside exude the qualities of an accomplished racer.
With chrome chevrons on the smooth, aerodynamic, front end asserting the car's Citroën identity, the GT by CITROËN is bursting with styling cues typical of the Company's creative flair. The sharp lines and sculpted body are emphasised by the white-to-grey flared paint work which gives the car a forceful look and an impression of speed - even when it's standing still.
The sleekly muscled racer sports a large wraparound windscreen adding to the impact of the car's size and dynamic appearance. Penetrating blue LED headlamps and slim-line carbon fibre rear view mirrors - which appear to be suspended in mid-air - add to GT by CITROËN's futuristic racing style.

Premium materials used throughout GT by CITROËN's hi-tech interior reflect the car's distinguished and refined personality. In contrast to its light body work, the cabin features a darker, more brooding colour scheme with two padded racing seats finished in black leather and fitted with four point harnesses. The dark leather, along with copper and steel touches inside the cabin and a low-slung driving position, create an opulent and powerful racing environment. Important on-board data is displayed via a red LED head-up display, allowing drivers to maintain focus on the track.