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Citroën Visa GTi, Chrono and Mille Pistes Guide: History & Rally Specials
The Visa’s ordinary shape concealed a remarkable family of sporting versions, from the vivid Chrono to the homologation-minded four-wheel-drive Mille Pistes. Produced from 1978 to 1988, the Visa sold 1,254,390 examples. Sporting derivatives transformed its image through one-make competition and international rallying. Citroën Visa photograph, locally hosted with Commons attribution retained. History and development The…
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Citroën BX GTi and 16 Valve Guide: History, Engines, Performance & Models
The BX GTi and 16 Valve combined Marcello Gandini’s light, angular hatchback with serious performance and Citroën’s self-levelling suspension. The BX arrived in 1982 and became one of Citroën’s great commercial successes, with 2,316,234 built by 1994. The GTi broadened its appeal and the twin-cam 16 Valve became the quickest mainstream derivative. Citroën BX photograph,…
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Citroën CX GTi Turbo and Turbo 2 Guide: History, Performance & Engineering
The Citroën CX GTi Turbo applied forced induction to one of Europe’s most distinctive executive cars without sacrificing its hydraulic character. The CX replaced the DS in 1974 and remained in production until 1989, with 1,042,460 built. The GTi Turbo arrived in the 1980s as the performance flagship; the intercooled Turbo 2 followed. Citroën CX…
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Citroën GS and GSA Guide: History, Flat-Four Engines, Birotor & Models
The Citroën GS brought aerodynamics, hydropneumatic suspension and uncommon refinement to the heart of the family-car market. Introduced in 1970 and named European Car of the Year for 1971, the GS filled the wide gap between Ami and DS. Citroën built 1,896,742 GS models, followed by 576,757 GSAs. Citroën GS/GSA photograph, locally hosted with Commons…