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Citroën C6 Bertone

1998Coachwork by Bertone

Citroën C6 Bertone

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Production period
1998
Body style
Berlina
Type
Concept

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CAR

Coachbuilding, design & conversions

PRICE & SALES RECORD

Vehicle value

Original price
Not documented
Latest recorded sale
Not documented

01 / THE STORY

History & context

The Citroën C6 (1998) was coachbuilt by Bertone and designed by Luciano D’Ambrosio. Developed during a period marked by innovative automotive design, the C6 represents a collaboration between Citroën and the renowned Italian design house. The coachbuilding process involved meticulous attention to proportions and a blend of advanced construction methods that emphasized both aesthetic appeal and structural integrity. The C6 featured a distinct silhouette that showcased the stylistic context of late 1990s automotive design, reflecting a commitment to modernity and elegance.

Mechanically, the C6 was equipped with a robust chassis designed to accommodate various configurations, ensuring a balance between performance and comfort. Powered by a V6 engine, it provided a suitable powertrain that complemented its design ethos. The suspension system was engineered to enhance ride quality, contributing to the vehicle’s overall dynamic performance.

Production data for the Citroën C6 indicates limited units were constructed, aligning with its bespoke nature as a coachbuilt vehicle. Documentation suggests specific chassis numbering was employed during production, facilitating the identification of individual examples. Surviving examples of the C6 are recorded in both private collections and institutional archives, offering valuable reference points for researchers of postwar coachbuilding. The Citroën C6 Bertone remains a noteworthy subject of study within the realms of automotive design and coachbuilding history, exemplifying the intersection of functionality and artistry in vehicle development.

02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY

Specifications & construction

Production & construction

Production type
Concept

Engine & performance

Specification notes
The 1998 Bertone Citroën C6 entry is an external styling exercise for the future C6, not the production vehicle. The current source dossier establishes proposal identity only; production C6 powertrain and dimensions are deliberately not inherited.

Design & manufacture

Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
Bertone
Manufacturer · Documented
Citroën

06 / EVENTS & AWARDS

Events & awards

No events or documented awards are currently recorded for this vehicle.

08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE

Archive

References held in the vehicle dossier. Their inclusion does not establish that every historical claim has been independently verified.

ReferenceSource type
Citroënët / CITROExpert — Citroën C6 styling exercises citroenet.org.uk Specialist marque archive

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