Citroen Metropolis Concept

French automotive company Citroen has just revealed what it calls Metropolis Concept. A luxury sedan, a sleek concept car, the 2010 Citroen Metropolis Concept is a tribute to China's rapid development and economic vitality. This concept car will show during the Shanghai, China World Fair, running from May to October this year.

The very sleek 2010 Citroen Metropolis Concept has an impressive dimension and svelte curves; its body color, called 'Pearl Silk', varies under different lighting conditions. Designing is an imposing blend of tight edges and smooth wide surfaces. As for the concept car's engine, it is equipped with a hybrid drive-train; it uses a 2.0L V6 petrol engine with a 7-speed and dual-clutch electronic gearbox. At low speed, the 2010 Citroen Metropolis Concept runs with its electric motor from 55bhp up to 95bhp. On steady speeds, the petrol engine will run on 272bhp and 375Nm of torque; the electric and petrol motors can be used both to offer optimum power output