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.
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery
No publishable photographs are currently catalogued 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.
| Reference | Source type |
|---|---|
| Citroënët / CITROExpert — Citroën C6 styling exercises citroenet.org.uk | Specialist marque archive |











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