Citroen History: company early evolution.
Added on 07-03-2006
proved their advantages. In 1932 Citroen issued C 4 IX model – simplified version of C 4 model with 30 h/p 1628 cc engine but this one didn’t attained wide popularity and general recognition.
At the Paris Auto Show in 1934 Citroen introduced its current models range – 8, 10, 15 models and lightened versions of the 10 and 15. In April, 1934 new 7 model was invented. Disproportionably big financial expenses for Great Depression times on promoting that subsequently successful model attached with scarce for its time front-driveline caused finally sweeping events in Citroen history so that Andre Citroen lost control over his company despite Citroen 7 model occurred popular and was sold till 1957. In fact, Citroen Company came under the control of Michelin Group.
That was the commence of front wheel drive automobiles history.
In 1955 DS model was introduced – the one not expensive, convenient, sizable gaining wide popularity.
At the Paris Auto Show in 1934 Citroen introduced its current models range – 8, 10, 15 models and lightened versions of the 10 and 15. In April, 1934 new 7 model was invented. Disproportionably big financial expenses for Great Depression times on promoting that subsequently successful model attached with scarce for its time front-driveline caused finally sweeping events in Citroen history so that Andre Citroen lost control over his company despite Citroen 7 model occurred popular and was sold till 1957. In fact, Citroen Company came under the control of Michelin Group. That was the commence of front wheel drive automobiles history.
In 1955 DS model was introduced – the one not expensive, convenient, sizable gaining wide popularity.
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