Citroën Zabrus
| Company type | Concept car |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Predecessor | Citroën BX 4TC (mechanical foundation) |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Headquarters | Italy |
| Products | Concept car |
The Citroën Zabrus is a 3-door concept car featuring a 2+2 shooting-brake configuration, crafted by the Italian design firm Bertone.<ref> Its mechanical foundation is derived from the Citroën BX 4TC, and it made its first appearance at the 1986 Turin Motor Show.<ref> Notably, Bertone was also responsible for the design of the hatchback version of the Citroën BX.
Among its distinctive elements are an instrumentation system composed entirely of LCD screens and an innovative “belt-type” steering wheel that can rotate in both directions while being integrated into the main display. The shooting brake body style incorporates two scissor doors, facilitating convenient entry to the rear seating area.<ref>
The Zabrus is equipped with the 2141 cc turbocharged inline-four engine sourced from the BX 4TC, producing at 5250 rpm and torque at 2750 rpm. It utilizes the same all-wheel-drive layout as the BX 4TC combined with a five-speed manual gearbox, allowing it to reach a maximum speed of .<ref>