Citroën Survolt
| Company type | Concept car |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Predecessor | Citroën Revolte |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Products | Electric racing car concept |
The Citroën Survolt—renamed the DS Survolt in later iterations—is an electric racing car concept developed by Citroën and first presented at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show.
Overview
Derived from the previous electric concept car, the Citroën Revolte, which debuted at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Survolt is a battery-powered full-scale racing vehicle designed as a zero-emission model.
Design
With dimensions of , wide, and tall, the Survolt’s front end prominently displays Citroën’s emblem above a large oval-shaped grille. It utilizes horizontal LED headlights to minimize energy usage, an important factor for optimizing battery performance.
The rear maintains the light cluster design from the REVOLTe and includes a spoiler to improve aerodynamic downforce. In 2011, an Art Car version was produced in partnership with Françoise Nielly, highlighting Citroën’s fusion of artistic creativity and technological innovation.
Engine and drivetrain
Equipped with two electric motors, the Survolt generates a total power output of . It can accelerate from 0 to in less than five seconds and achieves a maximum speed of . Citroën reports that its battery offers a driving range of .
Motorsports
The DS Survolt made its track debut at Le Mans on 12 July 2010, with driver Vanina Ickx behind the wheel. Although there has been no official announcement regarding production, speculation indicates that Citroën might produce a limited-run compact version and potentially launch a dedicated one-make racing series centered on the Survolt.
Media appearances
The DS Survolt is featured in various mobile racing titles such as Asphalt 6: Adrenaline, Asphalt 8: Airborne, and GT Racing 2: The Real Car Experience by Gameloft. It later appears in Asphalt Legends during the Legacy Of Speed season under the name Citroën DS Survolt. Additionally, it is offered as free downloadable content for Driveclub on PlayStation 4.
The British television program Top Gear conducted a test drive of the Survolt, commending its performance while noting challenges with ingress and egress from the vehicle.