Citroen E-Mehari Art Car
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Channel: The Wheel Network · 2018 · Autos & Vehicles
Citroen E-Megari Specifications: ▪ Length/width/height - 3,809/1,728/1,653 mm ▪ Kerb weight - 1,451 kg ▪ Engine type - Electric motor ▪ Max output - 67 hp (50 kW) ▪ Max torque - 166 Nm at 3,700 rpm, 140 Nm above 3,700 rpm ▪ Battery type / capacity - Lithium metal polymer / 30 kWh ▪ Transmission - Single-speed, FWD ▪ 0-60 km/h - 7.3 seconds ▪ Top speed - 110 km/h ▪ Driving range (NEDC) - 195 km on combined cycle ▪ Charge time - 8 hours (16A) / 13 hours (10A) ▪ 11 May 1968, launch of Méhari at Deauville golf course ▪ October 1968, first participation in the Motor Show, Porte de Versailles in Paris ▪ In 1969, Méhari enters its first rallies, including Liège-Dakar-Liège ▪ In February 1972, the Méhari army and police version appears ▪ Summer 1978, first cinema role in the series ‘Les Gendarmes' with Louis de Funès ▪ May 1979, birth of the 4X4 version which takes part in marking out the Paris-Dakar Rally ▪ In 1980, ten Méhari vehicles make up part of the Paris-Dakar assistance team ▪ In April 1981, the army approves the Citroën Méhari 4X4 model as an all-terrain light military vehicle ▪ In 1983, the 'Azur' limited edition is released (700 units) as well as the ‘Beach’ (‘Plage') edition for the Iberian Peninsula ▪ In 1987, production of Méhari stops after 19 years of existence and nearly 145,000 units sold ▪ End of 2015, almost 30 years later, Citroën unveils E-MEHARI, a 100% electric worthy successor to the Méhari of 1968 ▪ September 2017, launch of the Citroën E-MEHARI 'Styled by Courrèges’ 61 unit limited edition, in tribute to the year of creation of the Maison de Couture fashion house, 1961 ▪ January 2018, Citroën launches New E-MEHARI, which benefits from technological advancements, a new interior design and a HARD TOP version which allows the only electric 4-seater cabriolet to transform into a hatchback, for 'fun' driving throughout the year! ▪ May 2018, 50 years after Méhari, Citroën presents an E-MEHARI Art Car, a unique, colourful and optimistic piece, drawn by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac ▪ From 5 to 8 May 2018, the Méhari Club of France is organising a national gathering in Amboise for the 50th anniversary of the car. 280 cars and 600 collectors are expected
