Citroën C2 VTS

Citroën will be available in September 2004, a version of C2 called "VTS", which is distinguished by a 1.6 liter engine 122 hp, a suspension and a direction to give feedback tailored 'sports' and some changes in the decorative bodywork.

The 1.6 liter engine is already present in the range C2 (and other models of Peugeot and Citroën), but with changes that increase the maximum power from 109 hp (80 kW) at 5750 rpm to 122 hp (90 kW) at 6,500 rpm. By contrast, compared with 109 hp engine, has a slightly lower maximum torque: 143 Nm at 3750 instead of 147 to 4,000. The new engine's maximum torque is rather low for an engine displacement of 1.6 liters.

There are changes that aim to change the breathing of the engine to run better on a high speed distribution and intake manifold. Citroën has also changed the injectors, to provide more flow, and the muffler.

The scheme than this new engine is 7000 rpm (6,500 rpm at 109 hp), but the PBX is programmed into the engine can reach 7200 rpm for periods not exceeding 15 s.

The gearbox is five-speed manual transmission and has developed very short, reaching the maximum speed at 6975 rpm in fifth. Citroën says if you can not combine with the automatic box Sensodrive that has the 1.6 liter 109 hp. The truth is that more torque box supports that can make this new engine.

As can be seen in this table, the C2 is better than the average consumption and acceleration, its speed is normal.

Citroën has also provided data recovery from 80 to 120 km / h: 8.3 s in fourth and fifth at 11.3. Values are very good, due in part to developments shorts. According to these data, can best recover the power that sports five-speed box, a Volkswagen Lupo GTi is faster in the fourth and fifth because it has six speeds.

The suspension changes with regard to versions of the VTR, the docks are less flexible, springs are harder and one of the stabilizer is more rigid. The height of the body is 10 mm less than the version in a C2 VTR.

The wheels are standard 195/45 tires (Michelin Exalta 2) tires on 6.5 x 16 inches.

The direction is faster than other C2, has a ratio of 16.2 to 1 instead of 17.8 to 1. The steering wheel is 2.6 turns between stops, in part because management is more rapid, and partly because the C2 rim with larger 14-inch wheels fold less (3.0 tire with 14 laps, with 2.8 rim 15 "or 16"). The diameter of rotation of the VTS is the same as the C2 rim big: 10.73 m long for a car with 2315 mm of battle.

It has stability control as standard and can be off by a button on the dashboard.

Differences outside of the body in relation to versions VTR elements are painted on the bottom of the front bumper at the bottom of the body and a rear spoiler. Tires alloy wheels are specific (Suzuka) and has a chrome exhaust outlet. Since the release of VTS, C2 can be painted any of 'red Aden, "the official color of Citroën Sport.

The seats are the same as the VTR, but have a black trim specific to this version, the pedals are aluminum (or aluminum in color, yet do not know). Other details specific to this version, as the color of the door and the bottom of the console.

Among the equipment as there is a leather steering wheel, a knob of the change of aluminum front and side airbags, fog lights, electric mirrors and air conditioning.