Bringing Back the Classic Single-Spoke Steering Wheel ,New Citroen Ami Charleston By Biancone 2024
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The limited edition special edition has an Art Deco-style exterior and a nicer interior.
The Citroen Ami has proven to be a great canvas for haute couture looks, so it's no surprise that it will form the basis for a new, limited-edition special vehicle. But this comes not from Citroen, but from Italian designer Massimo Biancone, who transformed the all-electric heavy quadricycle into a modern homage to the 2CV Charleston.
The Citroen 2CV was first introduced in 1948, but the Charleston trim with Art-Deco livery was introduced in 1980 and remained on sale until the end of production in 1990. The new Ami Charleston By Biacnonce is completed with the classic Rouge Delage / Noir two. It is stripped of Citroen badges, featuring tone-toned paint finish and a body-coloured grille, black wheel covers and a canvas roof similar to its Fiat Topolino sibling.
There are more striking changes in the cabin, where we encounter nostalgic touches, higher quality materials and more standard features. Its highlight is the single-spoke steering wheel, which references the classic 2CV. The same goes for the umbrella pocket behind the driver's seat and the houndstooth leather upholstery.
Equipment includes more comfortable seats, Bluetooth audio system, rubber floor mats and central rear-view mirror; these are the features missing from the standard Citroen Ami's understated cabin. There's no air conditioning, though, so you have to rely on tinted windows and a canvas roof to cool off in hot weather. Finally, the Charleston retains the stock 8 hp (6 kW / 8 PS) electric motor and 5.5 kWh battery pack that provides 43 miles (70 km) of range between charges.
According to the official website, Biancone plans to produce 150 examples of the retro-themed special editions. The designer has already received 32 pre-orders and four are currently in production. Pricing for the Ami Charleston By Biancone has not been announced, but it's safe to assume it will be much more expensive than the standard heavy quad bike.
Source: https://www.carscoops.com/2024/01/citroen-ami-gains-charleston-by-biancone-special-edition-with-retro-style-and-more-features/
The Citroen Ami has proven to be a great canvas for haute couture looks, so it's no surprise that it will form the basis for a new, limited-edition special vehicle. But this comes not from Citroen, but from Italian designer Massimo Biancone, who transformed the all-electric heavy quadricycle into a modern homage to the 2CV Charleston.
The Citroen 2CV was first introduced in 1948, but the Charleston trim with Art-Deco livery was introduced in 1980 and remained on sale until the end of production in 1990. The new Ami Charleston By Biacnonce is completed with the classic Rouge Delage / Noir two. It is stripped of Citroen badges, featuring tone-toned paint finish and a body-coloured grille, black wheel covers and a canvas roof similar to its Fiat Topolino sibling.
There are more striking changes in the cabin, where we encounter nostalgic touches, higher quality materials and more standard features. Its highlight is the single-spoke steering wheel, which references the classic 2CV. The same goes for the umbrella pocket behind the driver's seat and the houndstooth leather upholstery.
Equipment includes more comfortable seats, Bluetooth audio system, rubber floor mats and central rear-view mirror; these are the features missing from the standard Citroen Ami's understated cabin. There's no air conditioning, though, so you have to rely on tinted windows and a canvas roof to cool off in hot weather. Finally, the Charleston retains the stock 8 hp (6 kW / 8 PS) electric motor and 5.5 kWh battery pack that provides 43 miles (70 km) of range between charges.
According to the official website, Biancone plans to produce 150 examples of the retro-themed special editions. The designer has already received 32 pre-orders and four are currently in production. Pricing for the Ami Charleston By Biancone has not been announced, but it's safe to assume it will be much more expensive than the standard heavy quad bike.
Source: https://www.carscoops.com/2024/01/citroen-ami-gains-charleston-by-biancone-special-edition-with-retro-style-and-more-features/