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- Citroën give all the attention to the Rétromobile Méhari Hall, to be held in Paris from 3 to 7 February 2016, and shows his natural successor scoop: E-Citroen Mehari
- Introduced in May 1968, the Citroen Mehari put into question traditional ideas about how to be a convertible, with a plastic body, worthy of pop art and simplicity as letter colors.
- Almost 48 years later, the brand revives this unique spirit in E-Méhari, an heir 100% electric that mythical model presented for the first time to the public. An opportunity for visitors to experience everything a 'back to the future ".
In May 1968, when a whole generation takes to the streets of Paris in search of more freedom, Citroën presented the Méhari, an atypical cabriolet, made on the platform of the Dyane 6, as a flying saucer landed on the roads of the time. His amazing, fresh, simple and complex design, represented a revolution in design codes that traditionally defined the convertibles.
Versatile, practical and economical, the Citroen Mehari became the ideal for getaways to the edge of the sea, thanks to its ingenious ABS plastic body to lighten its weight up to 525 kg and makes it insensitive to corrosion and washable with partner a simple hose. Its modularity and pop colors were the keys to success of this Citroen, he noted for its originality and optimism.
The Citroen Mehari quickly became a symbol of freedom and a way of life simple and relaxed: a social phenomenon. This model also tried his hand in the world of cinema, in the popular film series
"The Gendarme", starring Louis de Funes actor. It also showed its performance in demanding tests like Liege-Dakar Raid-Liege in 1969, and the Raid Paris-Kabul-Paris, in 1970. He even wore the uniform of the French Army and the National Gendarmerie in the neighboring country.
Production of the Citroën Méhari, of which 145,000 units were produced, lasted for almost two decades until 1987.
Almost 30 after the end of this key series in the history of Citroen brand not only relives his unique spirit, facing the leisure and well-being, it throws an heir of Mehari: E-Méhari.
This new model incorporates the fundamental aspects of its predecessor: a 4-seater convertible, without complex, modular, plastic body with bright colors and fully washable interior. Add to these ingredients the modern touch of a 100% electric motor (LMP battery developed by the Bolloré Group) fully in line with the mentality and the use of the model.
Waiting for marketing in spring, all those visiting the Rétromobile lounge 3 2016 February 7, 2016 at the Exhibition Centre Porte de Versailles can discover the Citroën Méhari rigorously E-scoop, in addition to re-meet Méhari original.
Méhari addition, Citroën booth exhibits, in collaboration with collectors clubs brand, historical models that have entered the legend, as the C6, symbol of the 30s, the Traction Avant, mythical vehicle of the interwar period The 2 CV business, which celebrates its 65th anniversary this year, or CX, flagship model of the 70s.
