Citroen C4 Cactus Airflow 2L concept achieves fuel economy of over 60km/L
20 Sep 2014|5,046 views
Citroen is applying its creativity and technology to a new challenge with the C4 Cactus Airflow 2L concept, which will be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show. With the C4 Cactus Airflow 2L concept, Citroen delivers breakthrough fuel consumption of over 60km/L, using an optimised design with a 20 percent improvement in aerodynamics, new tyres, lighter parts and Hybrid Air technology.
The C4 Cactus Airflow 2L project was undertaken as part of the '2L/100km vehicle' programme set up by the Plateforme de la Filiere Automobile industry group in France.
The objective is to reduce the impact of vehicle running costs on household expenditure and to reduce the eco-footprint of car travel.
The new front bumper features three air intakes that continuously adjust in accordance with vehicle use, both for engine cooling and to regulate air flow. Mobile side deflectors have been added to effectively guide the air flow around the vehicle while the wheels feature mobile shutters activated and controlled by centrifugal force.
New generation 19-inch 'ultra ultra' low rolling resistance tyres improves both energy efficiency and aerodynamics. The wheel arches feature an 'Air Curtain' - achieved through small aerodynamic slats on either end of the front bumper to channel the air along the wheels.
The C4 Cactus Airflow 2L concept tips the scale 300kg lighter from a Citroen C4 hatchback and 100kg from a stock Cactus model - thanks to utilisation of new materials including aluminium, high-yield steel and composite materials.
The C4 Cactus Airflow 2L concept is powered by the ground breaking Hybrid Air drivetrain - combining a three-cylinder PureTech petrol engine, a compressed air energy storage unit, a hydraulic pump/motor unit and an automatic transmission with an epicyclic gear train. As such, the car can either run purely on compressed gas, petrol engine, or a mixture of both.
Citroen is applying its creativity and technology to a new challenge with the C4 Cactus Airflow 2L concept, which will be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show. With the C4 Cactus Airflow 2L concept, Citroen delivers breakthrough fuel consumption of over 60km/L, using an optimised design with a 20 percent improvement in aerodynamics, new tyres, lighter parts and Hybrid Air technology.
The C4 Cactus Airflow 2L project was undertaken as part of the '2L/100km vehicle' programme set up by the Plateforme de la Filiere Automobile industry group in France.
The objective is to reduce the impact of vehicle running costs on household expenditure and to reduce the eco-footprint of car travel.
The new front bumper features three air intakes that continuously adjust in accordance with vehicle use, both for engine cooling and to regulate air flow. Mobile side deflectors have been added to effectively guide the air flow around the vehicle while the wheels feature mobile shutters activated and controlled by centrifugal force.
New generation 19-inch 'ultra ultra' low rolling resistance tyres improves both energy efficiency and aerodynamics. The wheel arches feature an 'Air Curtain' - achieved through small aerodynamic slats on either end of the front bumper to channel the air along the wheels.
The C4 Cactus Airflow 2L concept tips the scale 300kg lighter from a Citroen C4 hatchback and 100kg from a stock Cactus model - thanks to utilisation of new materials including aluminium, high-yield steel and composite materials.
The C4 Cactus Airflow 2L concept is powered by the ground breaking Hybrid Air drivetrain - combining a three-cylinder PureTech petrol engine, a compressed air energy storage unit, a hydraulic pump/motor unit and an automatic transmission with an epicyclic gear train. As such, the car can either run purely on compressed gas, petrol engine, or a mixture of both.
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