Citroën is getting smarter and using smaller engines and technologically advanced turbo charging technology to reduce emissions and fuel usage.
 
This strategy is used instead of installing larger capacity and heavier normally aspirated power units to achieve the required performance.
The latest Citroën model to be introduced to South Africa with this technology is the luxury C5 sedan.
 
The 1.6-litre THP (Turbo High Pressure) engine produces 115kW made at  6 000kW and 240N.m of torque at a calimed 1 400r/min. It is the product of a joint engine development venture between PSA Peugeot Citroën and BMW, with the French manufacturer making its engines in Douvrin, France.
 
Performance is good with a top speed of 210km/h and 0-100km/h acceleration in 9,8sec, with the benefit of combined fuel consumption of a claimed 7,7 litres/100km.
 
Up to now the C5 has been offered locally with a choice of the 120kW 2-litre HDi turbo diesel engine or the range-topping 177kW petrol V6. The option of the THP engine now makes this spacious sedan much more affordable. The engines on all C5 models drive the front wheels through a six-speed auto... [read full article]