2004 Citroen C4 WRC Rally Sport

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The 2004 Citroen C4 WRC Rally Sport was unveiled in Geneva as a concept car that was an expression of harmony and reflecting the renewed vitality of the famous brand and it represents the result of an efficient collaboration between the Citroen sport team and the Citroen stylists. The car model offers a futuristic vision of post-Xsara WRC competition cars, showing a bold stylistic development, without being constrained by the limitations of sporting regulations. Its strong personality and exciting character convey the pure and unique impression of sheer mechanical power. Clearly expressing the drive and energy incorporated by motor sport, the C4 Citroen Sport appears to be more distinctive than ever, combining the sharp angles of the rear window with the flowing lines of the roof panels and quarter lights. Excellent aerodynamic performance is ensured by the roof which extends right to the rear of the car, while the length of the roof as well as the sudden vertical drop at the rear, provide the C4 with a sporty, but stable, appearance. The very short rear overhang further enhances the impression of energy. The passenger compartment is described by a few additions for greater style and comfort and leather fittings, which are worthy of the most prestigious GT vehicles, embellish the usual composite materials. Furthermore, bucket seats and leather-covered door panels reach far beyond the boundaries of motor sports.

Citroen C4 WRC Rally Sport review:

The C4 Citroen Sport unveiled in Geneva. This creation, which reflects the renewed vitality of the brand, is the result of close cooperation between the Citroen stylists and the Citroën sport team. The C4 Citroen Sport shows the shape of things to come. And it is being unveiled at a time when the 2003 World Rally Champion, the Xsara WRC, is carrying all before it, with two consecutive wins in the first two rounds of the 2004 WRC season in Monte Carlo and Sweden.
Racing Spirit

The C4 Citroen Sport concept car is not constrained by the limitations of sporting regulations and represents a bold stylistic development that offers a futuristic vision of post-Xsara WRC competition cars. The C4 Citroën Sport is a ground-breaking project with a strong personality, an eloquent expression of vitality and vigour in the guise of a rally car. Its colourful, exciting character conveys an impression of sheer mechanical power.

The brand continues its strategy of renewal with the C4 Citroen Sport, a concept car that is more distinctive than ever and that clearly expresses the energy and drive embodied by motor sport.

A breath-taking profile
The car's personality comes from its shape, which combines the flowing lines of the roof panels and quarter lights with the sharp angles of the rear window. The aerial view of the C4 Citroën Sport highlights its dynamic character and illustrates its innovative styling.

The roof extends right to the rear of the car, giving the C4 Citroën Sport a particularly lithe profile and indicating excellent aerodynamic performance. The lines of the roof combine with the shape of the quarter window to suggest strong acceleration and heighten the perception of vitality. The length of the roof and the sudden vertical drop at the rear appear to shift the passenger compartment backwards, giving the C4 Citroën Sport a compact, stable but sporty appearance. The impression of energy is further enhanced by the very short rear overhang.

A WRC interior with a GT touch
The C4 Citroen Sport’s passenger compartment is designed for competition, reflecting Citroën Sport’s experience in the World Rally Championship, but offers a few refined additions for greater style and comfort.

The usual composite materials have been embellished with leather fittings worthy of the most prestigious GT vehicles. The two-tone red and black leather upholstery is stamped with the insignia of the C4 Citroën Sport. The leather-covered door panels, bucket seats and steering wheel provide the C4 Citroen Sport concept car with a dimension that reaches far beyond the realms of motor sports. A concept car that is an expression of harmony, but that packs a stunning punch too. End of Citroen C4 WRC Rally Sport review.