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Citroen will introduce a new more powerful and efficient engine to their C5 and C6 models this summer. The engine is a 240 hp 3.0-liter HDi V6 diesel that will replace the previous 208 hp 2.7-liter HDi engine. Although more powerful than predecessor, but the bigger engine (3.0-liter HDi V6 diesel Euro V) has either 13-17% improvement in fuel efficiency and 12-15% reduction in CO2 emissions.

Equipped with a piloted alternator, which recovers energy during deceleration and braking the engine will have better fuel consumption figure while Diesel Particulate Filter System (DPFS) will make the emission greener. The 3.0HDi engine both for the C5 and C6, has the same figure. The fuel consumption figure is 38 mpg in the combined cycle while the CO2 emission is rated at 195 g/km.

The six-speed automatic gearbox engine is also more advanced than the predecessor as well as adding a new feature of Citroen ’s third generation of common-rail direct injection.

Press Release

FIRST DETAILS CITROEN’S NEW 3.0HDi V6 DIESEL - MORE POWER, YET BETTER ECONOMY & LESS CO2

Citroen has released first details of an advanced 3.0HDi V6 240hp engine to be introduced to the C5 and C6 ranges later this summer. The unit is the most powerful production engine in the history of the Marque.

It delivers the neat trick of offering more power and improved performance, alongside better fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions. The new engine improves fuel economy by 13-17% and reduces CO2 by 12-15%, compared to the current 2.7HDi V6 208hp unit.

With advanced new engine technology, the new V6 diesel incorporates the third generation of Citroen’s common-rail direct injection system and offers drivers a refined driving experience with its quiet operation and more efficient performance. Delivering an abundance of torque, the new V6 diesel provides exceptional driving pleasure for every-day motoring.

Fuel saving features in the new engine include a piloted alternator, which recovers energy during deceleration and braking. The engine also fully complies with future Euro V standards, ahead of the compulsory introduction to production vehicles in January 2011.

Mated to a six-speed automatic gearbox, the powerful and efficient unit means drivers can now benefit from up to 38mpg on the combined cycle. Highlighting Citroen’s continuing commitment to the environment, not only does this engine come with a Diesel Particulate Filter System (DPFS) for an ultra-clean exhaust, but CO2 emissions are also reduced to 195g/km.

The improved emissions also put both new C5 and C6 V6 diesel models into the lower Tax band J, creating a saving of 325 on cars registered in the 2010/11 RFL period.

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