Citroen Hydropneumatic Suspension To Be Phased Out
Citroen’s famous hydropneumatic suspension may not be long for this world. The carmaker is now looking to cheaper systems for future models. A trademark of the Citroen brand since its introduction in the iconic DS of 1955, hydropneumatic sus
Citroen’s famous hydropneumatic suspension may not be long for this world. The carmaker is now looking to cheaper systems for future models.
A trademark of the Citroen brand since its introduction in the iconic DS of 1955, hydropneumatic suspension allowed for constant self-levelling and a ‘magic carpet’ ride that none of its rivals at the time could match.
The system used pockets of nitrogen upon which the vehicle was effectively suspended.
But modern adjustable suspension can use computer power instead of hydraulic witchcraft to achieve arguably the same result, and at a much lower price.
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