Restorations - Citroen CX 25 GTI Turbo 2
The classic Citroen CX is well known to all fans of oldtimer classics due to some distinctive features and technical innovations (like, after all, its predecessor DS).
Some features and innovations are certainly independent (self-leveling) suspensions on all wheels, a two-circuit hydraulic brake system with servo devices that have an ABS system that CX was the first to implement from French vehicles. Let's not forget the unique concave rear window which is a really rare sight and, by the way, the omission of the last wipers that were not needed precisely because of the aerodynamic properties of the concave glass design that allowed natural folding with the windows while driving.
The aerodynamic characteristics should not be surprising with the CX model, since the name of the model comes from the French term for drag coefficient (Cx), and Citroen wanted to let it know what it was inspired by and what it will strive for when designing and making the CX model. Not surprisingly, therefore, the CX did have a low coefficient of air resistance (0.36 - next according to information from wikipedia).
Citroen is thus a continuation of the CX model through which the DS model was launched, which refers to the comfort of the passengers while driving, which is, to say the least, timeless and unrepeatable. The above-mentioned hydropneumatic world is responsible for the comfort, together with the luxurious interior, which in combination make it one of the most comfortable cars of the last century.
To ensure that the prestigious quality does not remain unrecognized, Citroen took care of it with the CX Prestige model, which continued the tradition of the official vehicle of the French president, and which it inherited from its DS predecessor (also the Prestige variant. lines).
No, to go back specifically to the model pictured and just left, Citroen has added the GTI Turbo and Turbo 2 to the CX family with 168hp and a top speed of 223 km / h. It is not surprising, therefore, that the CX GTI Turbo was a frequent visitor at various racing competitions where it often achieved good results.
Unusual features of superior comfort and sporty performance ensure the Turbo 2 model the status of a favorite vehicle for many car enthusiasts.
As we have already restored several really interesting Citroen DS models - which, let's mention, were a few more steps impressive in terms of technical innovation from its successor - several CX models, it was the turn of the Turbo model from the CX family which - although only incremental upgrade to the basic model - again managed to delight with certain little things and details, especially sports performance.
22.02.2021. 23:56