Citroën 2CV, 60 Years Old, Is Recreated On New Project

Citroën 2CV / David Portela

Any chance that it gets built?

By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo
August 4, 2008 1:00 AM
Filed Under: Artist Renderings, Citroen, European, Paris Motor Show


In 1948, the world was presented to one of its most famous and interesting cars ever, the Citroën 2CV. In 2008, when the car turns 60, there is a great expectation on what the French automaker might present at the Paris Motor Show to celebrate the date. Considering VW has already recreated the Beetle, and Fiat has brought back the 500 as well as being very likely sell a new Topolino very soon, why couldn’t Citroën do the same? That’s what the French designer David Portela hopes and he has even created a suggestion for the “doble chevron” company, the one that you all can see in the images of this article.

“The forms I have used are very simple, almost geometrical, surely inspired by the original car, but also by the aeronautical world. They are a blend of the 1940-1950 style and futurism”, said Portela to World Car Fans. Although Portela was mostly concerned about the style of the car, he gave us some hints on the technical specs it could present. “We could say this car would be around 4.20 m long and would be powered by a hybrid drivetrain or a flexible fuel engine, in order to preserve the environment.”

According to Portela, Citroën has never contacted him about the project, created in 2005, but widely reminded now, when the small car celebrates its 60th anniversary. “I don’t know if Citroën is working on a new 2CV, but after VW Beetle, Fiat 500 and the new Mini, this could as well be the next resurrection…” Let’s hope for it.

Source: David Portela

Comments

Tuner_Mad
August 4, 2008 2:04 AM
lol, that looks like a barrell on wheels. Looks absoulutely weird...

btw, it looks nothing like a 2CV, so don't call it one. Call it the Barrell car.

BabyMilo
August 4, 2008 9:55 AM
i totaly agree with you

si1982
August 4, 2008 2:56 AM
is this a joke!? because thts perhaps the most hideous car i have ever seen

Tp
August 4, 2008 4:01 AM
looks bold, more like a concept car... but why not, we need this, especially when today all cars look too much alike.

AG4
August 4, 2008 4:36 AM
tp, I agree its bold... I don't think they should call it a 2CV, only the face resembles the original 2CV, the rest of the car is totally unrelated. The most distinctive feature of the original 2CV aside from the flat sides is the ARCHING ROOFLINE, sort of like the one on the New Beetle.

Bremen_Koenigsegg
August 4, 2008 6:19 AM
FANTASTIC! Who's seen Short Circuit 2? Remember at the end when Johnny 5 is shown plated in gold? This concept reminds me of Johnny 5. And that makes it awesome. I think I even still have those movies on VHS...

v6s_stink
August 4, 2008 6:19 AM
I think this is a great concept car. It makes most of the esoteric Japanese concepts in this realm pale in comparison. There are touches like the front clip that I'd like to see in production.

LMS
August 4, 2008 8:58 AM
4.2 metres long? Is this a contender for somekind of esoteric french game show? 'Supersize my small car' maybe?

It's a very innovative concept, very interesting to look at, but only remotely connected to the original. To me it looks like something straight out of a Manga film.

Where's our resident car designer, ShinyG?

atleast500hp
August 4, 2008 11:31 AM
I think it would make a great "Red Bull" promo car! lol

Kepe
August 4, 2008 11:40 AM
Oh dear... It sure is ugly, just as the original 2cv. But that's about it. It's just ugly.

Decypha
August 4, 2008 12:26 PM
barrel on wheels... a very appropri8 term.. the 2cv was ugly and vulgar... the reason why cars look they way they do today is because 1. that's what sells and because 2. it looks good... i hope they don't waste an ounce of our planet's capital trying to make this car.

ZireX
August 4, 2008 12:49 PM
This has nothing to do with the 2CV.Citroen know their job.They make very nice and attractive small cars so there is no place to worry.I'm sure if they bring back the 2CV to life(if they do - just think where should it belong? Between the C1 and C2 ??? so I'm not very optimistic...)they'll do a noce job.

alessandro
August 4, 2008 2:48 PM
It is obvious that this thing not a result of industrial design protsess. This Citroen is a result of method by which are things made in Hollywood studios, just scenery - or script leaded narrative has been materialized.

M!
August 4, 2008 8:45 PM
i feel sorry for some brands that these 'designers' choose to volunteer their designs.

amade.ch
August 4, 2008 9:04 PM
man, why are you so negative about that one? it's obvious it's just a design study. i think it's ok to think a little bit outside the frame. i don't like the rear view very much. a windowless car in this part of the market wouldn't stand a chance. but the front and the side are pretty promising.

at least it is something really new.

alessandro
August 5, 2008 6:36 PM
No, it is a cartoon study.

Dlaor
August 4, 2008 11:32 PM
What a cool concept!

alessandro
August 5, 2008 6:46 PM
It is really cool car if it created for the next series of "Star Wars" for example to move by some fishy blob big gaboooomas from one place to another.

Cozy7
August 6, 2008 3:07 PM
This car is better to transport Coca-Cola than to be a 2CV.

wkrop
August 19, 2008 5:31 PM
Remember the 2CV was a revolution (as were many Citroëns). But that was 1946. Times have changed and a new revolution should not imitate an old myth. Physically it may not be a new 2CV, but the idea behind it is still the same: think laterally. I love it!

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