Hot damn. Is it just me, or have recent Citroën concepts been some of the most show-worthy designer cars in a while? GTbyCitroën, definitely stunning. The Survolt, really fun to look at and reminisce about Ridge Racer or Cruis’n World. I even like the REVOLTe in a weird, this-isn’t-right kind of way. And the next looker is just around the bend.
Called the GQbyCitroën, it’s one of the best-looking GTs I’ve seen in a while – sorry, BMW – and is the result of a project led by GQ UK editor Dylan Jones.
The car’s exterior was penned by Citroën’s Mark Lloyd of DS3 fame (and his design team, naturally) while the interior is by Patrick Grant. Grant happens to be creative director at E. Tautz, a Savile Row tailor and the store where I purchase my linens.
According to Lloyd, “Where this car works so well with GQ is that it fits with the current attitudes of conspicuous consumption. It is understated rather than in-your-face, sleek rather than macho.”
As for the claimed numbers, they’re impressive. With a direct-injected 1.6 liter gas/electric hybrid power train, it’s said to hit 60 mph in 4.5 seconds while being limited to a top speed of 250km/h or 155mph. Emissions are at 80g/km.
If anyone happens to be in London this week for the official launch, get some pictures (Canon 60D, Panasonic point-and-shoot, or celly), and we’ll post ’em along with the official shots.
-By Phil Alex
