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2005 Citroen C6 Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Large
Production years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

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In 2005 Citroën introduced the C6 as its flagship vehicle, but the car's success was poor, to say the least, with less than 30,000 units sold in six years.

The French automaker tried to create a worthy replacement for the XM lineup. Thus, in 1999, it unveiled the Citroën C6 Lignage concept car on which the C6 was based. But the final product was far from the prototype, and the sales were hampered by the car's performance and the world financial crisis that greatly impacted the automotive sector between 2008 and 2011. In addition, the idea of a French luxury vehicle was not exactly the European's cup of tea.

Ever since the famous DS, Citroën tried to build a car with similar success in the upscale market. Despite all its efforts, it couldn't match that. Its front fascia was curved with swept-back headlights and an in-your-face badge on the hood extended on the sides by chromed lines. The aerodynamic profile with a hatchback look hid the three-box bodywork since the rear windscreen didn't open. Nevertheless, the automaker didn't use half-covers for the rear wheels, like on the famous 1955 DS.

The leather-wrapped interior was luxurious, built for those who wanted to travel comfortably. Up front, Citroën installed a pair of bucket seats with almost no bolstering on the sides, while out back, it placed a flat bench seat where three could sit. But despite the sloped-down roofline, there was enough headroom for them.

But the most significant problem was with the drivetrains tuned to provide comfort, not performance. Even if the C6 featured a "sport" setting, that still didn't cancel the magic-carpet feeling of the vehicle, where occupants felt like they were gliding over the road. In addition, the engines were not very powerful compared to other similar vehicles from those times.

CITROEN C6 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
  1 gasoline engine
  • 3.0L V6 6AT FWD (211 HP)
  3 diesel engines
  • 2.2L HDiF 6MT FWD (170 HP)
  • 2.7L HDiF 6AT FWD (204 HP)
  • 3.0L V6 HDiF 6AT FWD (241 HP)
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CITROEN C6
3.0L V6 6AT FWD (211 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 6AT FWD (211 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2946 cm3
Power:155.2 KW @ 6000 RPM
211 HP @ 6000 RPM
208 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:214 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM
290 Nm @ 3750 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:19 gallons (71.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:142.9 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/55 R17
DIMENSIONS
Length:193.3 in (4910 mm)
Width:73.2 in (1859 mm)
Height:57.5 in (1461 mm)
Front/rear Track:62.6/61.4 in (1,590/1,560 mm)
Wheelbase:114.2 in (2901 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.8 cuFT (419 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3948.5 lbs (1791 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5006.7 lbs (2271 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:14.4 mpg US (16.3 L/100Km)
Highway:28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
Combined:21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:266 g/km

CITROEN C6
2.2L HDiF 6MT FWD (170 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L HDiF 6MT FWD (170 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2179 cm3
Power:125 KW @ 4000 RPM
170 HP @ 4000 RPM
168 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:273 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM
370 Nm @ 1500 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:19 gallons (71.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:135 mph (217 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/55R17
DIMENSIONS
Length:193.3 in (4910 mm)
Width:73.2 in (1859 mm)
Height:57.5 in (1461 mm)
Front/rear Track:62.6/61.4 in (1,590/1,560 mm)
Wheelbase:114.2 in (2901 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.8 cuFT (419 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3957.3 lbs (1795 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5026.5 lbs (2280 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
Highway:43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
Combined:35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:175 g/km

CITROEN C6
2.7L HDiF 6AT FWD (204 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.7L HDiF 6AT FWD (204 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2720 cm3
Power:150 KW @ 4000 RPM
204 HP @ 4000 RPM
201 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:325 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM
440 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:19 gallons (71.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:142.9 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:245/45 R18
DIMENSIONS
Length:193.3 in (4910 mm)
Width:73.2 in (1859 mm)
Height:57.5 in (1461 mm)
Front/rear Track:62.6/61.4 in (1,590/1,560 mm)
Wheelbase:114.2 in (2901 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.8 cuFT (419 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4069.7 lbs (1846 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5147.8 lbs (2335 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km)
Highway:34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Combined:27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:230 g/km

CITROEN C6
3.0L V6 HDiF 6AT FWD (241 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 HDiF 6AT FWD (241 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2993 cm3
Power:177.3 KW @ 3800 RPM
241 HP @ 3800 RPM
238 BHP @ 3800 RPM
Torque:332 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM
450 Nm @ 1600 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:19 gallons (71.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:146 mph (235 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:245/45 R18
DIMENSIONS
Length:193.3 in (4910 mm)
Width:73.2 in (1859 mm)
Height:57.5 in (1461 mm)
Front/rear Track:62.6/61.4 in (1,590/1,560 mm)
Wheelbase:114.2 in (2901 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.8 cuFT (419 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4129 lbs (1873 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5159 lbs (2340 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)
Highway:40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
Combined:31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:195 g/km
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