Bertone and Citroën Collaborate on Futuristic 1972 Citroën GS Camargue Idea » Design You Belief

The Citroën GS Camargue was an idea automobile primarily based on the Citroën GS, introduced as a two-door coupé with 2+2 seating. It was designed by Bertone. It used GS mechanical elements, and was the identical general size, however 6 cm (2.4 in) wider. It was introduced in 1972 on the Geneva Motor Present. Traditionally, that is the primary collaboration between Bertone and Citroën, which later produced the profitable BX.

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The idea automobile was first unveiled on the Geneva Motor Present in 1972 and on the London Motor Present in the identical 12 months.

When Bertone chiefs first heard about Citroën eager to create a sublime, luxurious 2+2 kind automobile, that they had introduced the mission virtually instantly. A mission that the French couldn’t say “no” to. Avoiding the excessive price of automobile creation and manufacturing, Citroën requested the colleagues from Italy to benefit from the GS mannequin chassis and different elements. The one space the place Bertone specialists may improvise was the outside design.

The elegant GS Camargue had a four-cylinder Boxer-type engine with air cooling that would attain 55 HP. As a result of initially, GS Camargue needed to be a French model’s flagman, the elegant coupe was outfitted with hydropneumatic suspension. It will guarantee the best degree of consolation for these sitting inside.

Nonetheless, the futuristic GS Camargue exterior introduced up probably the most discussions. Wanting from the entrance, it reminded of an expensive sedan, from a aspect – a hatchback, and from the again, the design made by Bertone engineers seemed just like the American Dodge Charger.

Brave choices by Bertone designers had been welcomed with ovation and applause in Geneva Motor Present. Nevertheless, Citroën executives noticed the automobile from a unique perspective. The primary automobile of a three way partnership went to Citroën museum, whereas Bertone went again to the drafting board. In 1982, they stunned the entire world with Citroën BX.