The Citroen C5 by Carlsson is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that produces an impressive 220 horsepower. This is a significant increase over the standard car's 143 horsepower. The engine has been upgraded with a range of performance parts, including a high-flow air filter, a sports exhaust system, and a custom engine management system.
Debuting in definitive form at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show, this version focused on the C5 Break (estate)
The 3.0-liter ES9 V6 (210 bhp) was less common, but Carlsson preferred it for the "soundtrack." A stainless steel rear silencer (Carlsson’s own "Klappenauspuff" was optional) gave the French V6 a deep, baritone growl that mimicked a Mercedes C32 AMG. Power climbed to 255 bhp, though the torque never matched the diesel. citroen c5 by carlsson
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The front wheels chirp. The nose dives less than a standard C5, thanks to those Carlsson anti-roll bars. The steering, still light by German standards, loads up with genuine feedback. The body rolls, but it stops rolling halfway through the corner—a trick the standard car could never manage. The Citroen C5 by Carlsson is powered by a 2
: Equipped with specific 18-inch alloy wheels , aerodynamic front and rear spoilers, and twin exhausts.
This is not a track car. It will never beat an M3 around the Nürburgring. But as a bahnstormer , it is sublime. At 130 mph on the Autobahn, the standard C5 feels wobbly. The feels planted, hunkered down, sucking the tarmac through those massive 19-inch alloys. Debuting in definitive form at the 2003 Frankfurt
A Carlsson C5 would sit perfectly level, slightly menacing, but never harsh.