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re: Citroen's credible supercar alternative

A R Chen — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:16:41 GMT

In a market where Citroen struggles to get noticed or even remembered, this is actually just what the doctor ordered.

Even if only 6 are ever produced, this outlandish sports car will put Citroen on the map - perhaps even posters on the walls of teenagers. And nobody would really care if it does split a pedestrian in half.

To date, Citroen has produced some really memorable and beautiful cars like the SM, DS, CX and C6, but they never quite appealed across every age group. I believe this Citroen GT does.

re: The sales war hots up

muddydrover — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:49:05 GMT

I am sure the scrappage scheme is a godsend to some marques, especially Hyundai and Kia whose cars are flying out of the dealerships. Not quite so good for the UK made cars as so few can compete on price with these eastern offerings. Most cars are now much the same regarding reliability, however the europeans cannot come close to the guarantee offered by the Koreans, the low price, reliability and peace of mind motoring. Makes sense when spending your own hard earned on a new car.

Unfortunately for some the scrappage deal is not so good when you see the exhorbitent amount of interest charged on a car loan, cash is definately king here. For some it would be cheaper to go for a discount, a 0% finance deal and give your old car away.

Personally, I'd keep well clear of the scrappage deal.

re: Citroen's credible supercar alternative

jonfortwo — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:28:49 GMT

Thankfully they are only making six, so you will definitely be in the top 10

re: Citroen's credible supercar alternative

sportwagon — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:36:31 GMT

'..........it already has lots of kudos after its appearance in the Gran Turismo Playstation game.'

In that case I'm cancelling my order for the Ferrari California and just hoping I'll be near the top of the list for it!

re: Citroen's credible supercar alternative

Vertigo — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:03:14 GMT

Kerrecoe - I did read it actually, like I said I don't know how I managed to miss that line. But how about you calm down and not flame me for an honest mistake? It's not like my post contained anything to take offence over.

re: Citroen's credible supercar alternative

kerrecoe — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:55:16 GMT

Jonfortwo- I wasn't suggesting that Vertigo's opinion was pathetic, just his inability to read an article before he moans about it. Perhaps that went over your head?

I respect your opinion very much Jon...

re: Citroen's credible supercar alternative

Lee23404 — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:45:08 GMT

Stunning car. Full scale production would be a mistake but they shouldn't have too much troubleshifting 15.

If I were stupidly rich and had more money than sense I'd buy one just to hang on the wall and look at it.

re: Citroen's credible supercar alternative

Vertigo — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:34:40 GMT

Mini1 - oops, I don't know how I'd missed that. Still, as was said in the blog, they won't have any trouble shifting 15 cars, even in the recession.

re: Citroen's credible supercar alternative

jonfortwo — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:00:32 GMT

Oh Kerrecoe, I read before i wrote, I re-read, then i wrote, i then re-read. I DO NOT LIKE.

Its not pathetic, it is a different point of view.

re: Citroen's credible supercar alternative

kerrecoe — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:44:30 GMT

Honestly- some people don't even bother to read an article before they start whinging on about it. Pathetic.

I think it's an incredible looking car. It also seems like a smart idea to splash a bit of cash on a car like this to create a bit of a buzz around Citroen when everyone else is cutting back. It will also serve to raise expectations of what Citroen can do and what they stand for. Proper halo.

And they didn't use Maserati to develop it? Blimey.

re: Citroen's credible supercar alternative

jonfortwo — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:43:47 GMT

Non, Non, Non this is about as alluring as a stale baguette and a glass of Piat d`or. Sacre bleu!!

re: Citroen's credible supercar alternative

jackjflash — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:34:22 GMT

It looks like a Tesla S ran through a Lambo.

re: Citroen's credible supercar alternative

Mini1 — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:30:27 GMT

Vertigo - he just said in the blog that Citroen are putting this into limited production! I think it looks great, and it doesn't look 'stupid'. I've seen it in the metal, and it looks brilliant.

re: Citroen's credible supercar alternative

Lesia44 — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:18:28 GMT

What a completely stupid looking car. Why do so many people who quite obviously have absolutely no design talent whatsoever end being car designers? Search the web for concept car renderings and you'll find many great looking cars. Unfortunately very few of them come from car manufacturers but most are the work of talented individuals. Wake up car manufacturers, do some Googling and find the real talent out there.

re: Citroen's credible supercar alternative

Vertigo — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:01:30 GMT

This is just a concept car with no production plans, right? So what makes it so bold? Surely the cost to develop a one-off concept, even a runner and in the recession, is nothing significant for such a big company.

More to the point, surely it's a good move as plenty of people are likely to be downsizing to Citroen's market sector and something like this could be good publicity to draw them to the brand.