Engineering:Citroën Zabrus
| Citroën Zabrus | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Bertone |
| Production | 1986 (Concept car) |
| Designer | Marc Deschamps at Bertone[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Executive car (E) |
| Body style | 3 door (2+2) (shooting-brake) |
| Layout | Front engine, all wheel drive |
| Doors | Scissor |
| Related | Citroën BX |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2141 cc (turbocharged I4) |
| Power output | 147 kW (197 hp; 200 PS) |
| Transmission | 5 speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2650 mm (104.3 in) |
| Length | 4300 mm (169.3 in) |
| Width | 180 mm (74.0 in) |
| Height | 1370 mm (53.9 in) |
The Citroën Zabrus is a concept car with 3 doors and a 2+2 shooting brake design that was designed by the Italian design studio Bertone.[2] It was based on the mechanics of the Citroën BX 4TC. It was first presented in May 1986 at the Turin Motor Show.[3] The hatchback of the Citroën BX itself was based on a design by Bertone.[4]

Notable features of the car include an all-LCD monitor display for the odometer, gauges, and more, as well as a “belt-type” steering wheel that rotated in either direction while mounted on the main display. The Zabrus is a shooting brake with a 2+2 seating configuration, with two scissor doors upfront for easy access to the rear seats.[5]
The Zabrus was powered by the 2141 cc turbocharged I4 engine from the BX 4TC, producing 147 kW (197 hp; 200 PS) at 5250 rpm and 294 N⋅m (217 lb⋅ft) of torque at 2750 rpm. Like the 4TC, the Zabrus is all wheel drive and power is sent to the wheels through a five speed manual transmission. This setup gave it a top speed of 138 mph (222 km/h).[6]
References
- ↑ "Citroën Zabrus". https://www.carrozzieri-italiani.com/listing/citroen-zabrus/.
- ↑ "Zabrus by Bertone". 13 April 2019. http://www.citroenet.org.uk/prototypes/zabrus/zabrus.html. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
- ↑ "1986 Citroen Zabrus (Bertone)". 28 October 2020. http://www.carstyling.ru/en/car/1986_citroen_zabrus/. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- ↑ "1986 Citroen Zabrus (Bertone) - Studios". 14 April 2019. http://www.carstyling.ru/en/car/1986_citroen_zabrus/. Retrieved 14 April 2019.
- ↑ "1986 Citroen Zabrus Concept full range specs". 14 April 2019. https://www.automobile-catalog.com/make/citroen/zabrus_prototype/zabrus_prototype/1986.html. Retrieved 14 April 2019.
- ↑ "Citroen Zabrus by Bertone | Concept Cars | Diseno-Art". 21 November 2019. http://www.diseno-art.com/encyclopedia/concept_cars/citroen_zabrus.html. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
