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]

Citroën Zabrus
Overview
ManufacturerBertone
Production1986 (Concept car)
DesignerMarc Deschamps at Bertone[1]
Body and chassis
ClassExecutive car (E)
Body style3 door (2+2) (shooting-brake)
LayoutFront engine, all wheel drive
DoorsScissor
RelatedCitroën BX
Powertrain
Engine2141 cc (turbocharged I4)
Power output147 kW (197 hp; 200 PS)
Transmission5 speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2650 mm (104.3 in)
Length4300 mm (169.3 in)
Width180 mm (74.0 in)
Height1370 mm (53.9 in)

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 the top speed of 138 mph (222 km/h).[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Citroën Zabrus". carrozzieri-italiani.com. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Zabrus by Bertone". www.citroenet.org.uk. 13 April 2019. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
  3. ^ "1986 Citroen Zabrus (Bertone)". carstyling.ru. 28 October 2020. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  4. ^ "1986 Citroen Zabrus (Bertone) - Studios". www.carstyling.ru. 14 April 2019. Retrieved 14 April 2019.
  5. ^ "1986 Citroen Zabrus Concept full range specs". www.automobile-catalog.com. 14 April 2019. Retrieved 14 April 2019.
  6. ^ "Citroen Zabrus by Bertone | Concept Cars | Diseno-Art". www.diseno-art.com. 21 November 2019. Retrieved 21 November 2019.