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| name = Citroën Activa
| image = Activa I..jpg
| caption = Activa I (1988)
| manufacturer = [[Citroën]]
| aka =
| production = 1988 / 1990
| assembly =
| designer = Art Blakeslee (Head of Design)<ref name=Citorigins1>{{Cite web|url=http://www.citroenorigins.co.uk/en/cars/activa-1| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170409110110/http://www.citroenorigins.co.uk/en/cars/activa-1 | archive-date = 2017-04-09 | title=Activa 1|website=Citroën Origins|language=en | publisher = Citroën UK }}</ref><br>Dan Abramson (exterior, both Activa I & II)<ref name=lignes>{{cite web | url = https://lignesauto.fr/?p=16261 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20221209191440/https://lignesauto.fr/?p=16261 | archive-date = 2022-12-09 | title = The long interview: Dan Abramson, 24 years of Citroën design! | work = LIGNES/auto | first = Christophe | last = Bonnaud | date = 2020-04-18 }}</ref>
| class = [[Concept car]]
| body_style = 2-door [[coupe]]
| layout =
| platform =
| related =
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| wheelbase = Activa 2: {{cvt|2850|mm|in|1}}
| length = Activa 2: {{cvt|4940|mm|in|1}}
| width = Activa 2: {{cvt|1840|mm|in|1}}
| height = Activa 2: {{cvt|1280|mm|in|1}}
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The '''Citroën Activa''' and '''Activa 2''' were two [[concept cars]] produced by the [[France|French]] manufacturer [[Citroën]] as a means to test and to showcase features intended for future use in their production cars. Both were unveiled at the [[Mondial de l'Automobile|Paris Motor Show]] in 1988 and 1990 respectively.
The '''Citroën Activa''' and '''Activa 2''' were two [[concept cars]] produced by the [[France|French]] manufacturer [[Citroën]] as a means to test and to showcase features intended for future use in their production cars. Both were unveiled at the [[Mondial de l'Automobile|Paris Motor Show]] in 1988 and 1990 respectively.
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The name ''Activa'' was later used to refer to the production Xantia fitted with Activa suspension.


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The name ''Activa'' was later used to refer to the production [[Xantia]] fitted with Activa suspension.
== Features ==

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Among the features seen on the Activa models was the electronically controlled [[hydropneumatic]] [[Suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] (known as the "[[Hydractive]]" system) combined with an active anti-roll-bar. This married Citroën's famous hydropneumatic suspension system to sophisticated [[electronics]], enabling the [[car handling|handling]] of the car to automatically adapt to how it was being driven as well as virtually eliminating body roll (one of the main criticisms of Citroën's hydropneumatic system was the amount of body roll). The [[Hydractive]] system was soon to become available to the public first in Citroën's [[Citroën XM|XM]] model 1989, and 1993 in more sophisticated form in the [[Citroën Xantia|Xantia Activa]].
==Overview==
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Among the features seen on the Activa models was the electronically controlled [[hydropneumatic]] [[Suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] (known as the "[[Hydractive]]" system) combined with an [[active anti-roll bar]]. This married Citroën's famous hydropneumatic suspension system to sophisticated [[electronics]], enabling the [[car handling|handling]] of the car to automatically adapt to how it was being driven as well as virtually eliminating body roll (one of the main criticisms of Citroën's hydropneumatic system was the amount of body roll). The [[Hydractive]] system was soon to become available to the public first in Citroën's [[Citroën XM|XM]] model 1989, and [[Citroën Xantia|Xantia]] model 1993. In 1995 Activa prototypes' active anti-roll-bar was introduced in the [[Citroën Xantia|Xantia Activa]], making it one of the few production cars to have active suspension.

==Activa 1==
The Activa 1 included full hydraulically connected, single wheel independent [[four-wheel steering]], [[anti-lock brakes]] and [[traction control system|traction control]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.citroenet.org.uk/prototypes/activa/activa.html|title=Citroën Activa concept car|website=www.citroenet.org.uk|access-date=2019-11-21}}</ref> which were high-tech for the time, while the Activa 2 was more conventional, except the anti-roll-system and featured a center console keypad instead of a gear lever and a [[Automotive navigation system|navigation system]]. In addition, the Activa 1 featured electronically operated doors which could all be opened at once using a remote control. Mechanically, the Activa 1 was powered by a 3.0L SOHC [[PRV engine|PRV]] 24 valve V6 engine producing {{cvt|200|PS|kW hp|0}} at 6000&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|260|Nm|lbft|0}} of torque at 3600&nbsp;rpm, coupled to a 4-speed automatic transmission. This gave the Activa 1 a claimed top speed of {{cvt|136|mph|km/h|0|order=out}}.<ref name=Citorigins1/>

==Activa 2==
[[File:Activa II.jpg|thumb|right|Activa 2 (1990)]]
The Activa 2 was considered for production as a successor to the [[Citroën SM|SM]], but it was eventually decided that Citroën's image would make it too hard to compete with prestigious marques such as [[Mercedes-Benz]] and [[Porsche]] in the [[grand touring]] market. The Activa 2 was a fully functional prototype, based on the XM's bottom plate and equipped with the same 24-valve, 3-liter V6 engine and four-speed automatic transmission which had also been used on the Activa 1.<ref name=TV0391.43>{{cite magazine | ref = RC91 | title = Citroën fjädrar sig igen | trans-title = Citroën springs back up | language = sv | magazine = [[Teknikens Värld]] | publisher = Specialtidningsförlaget AB | location = Stockholm, Sweden | page = 43 | date = 1991-02-07 | issue = 2 | volume = 43 | first = Robert | last = Collin }}</ref> Claimed top speed increased to {{cvt|235|km/h|mph|0}}. The prototype was mainly built by Bertone, who possessed the expertise to build running prototypes.<ref name=lignes/> The Activa 2 was test driven by journalists in period, as part of a push to build excitement about the Hydractive suspension.
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== Activa 1 ==
==References==
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The Activa 1 also included full hydraulically connected, single wheel independent four wheel [[steering]], [[anti-lock brakes]] and [[traction control system|traction control]], which were high-tech for the time ( and still now!), while the Activa 2 was more conventional, except the anti-roll-system and featured a center console keypad instead of a gear lever and a [[Automotive navigation system|navigation system]].


== Activa 2 ==
==External links==
* [http://activa.forumactif.net/login/ Forum Xantia Activa Club]{{dead link|date=August 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
The Activa 2 was considered for production, but it was eventually decided that Citroën's image would make it too hard to compete with prestigious marques such as [[Mercedes-Benz]] and [[Porsche]] in the luxury 2-seat [[coupe]] market.
* [http://activaclubfrance.free.fr// Xantia Activa Club de France ]
* [http://www.citroenet.org.uk/prototypes/activa/activa.html Citroën Activa 1 @ Citroënët]
* [http://www.citroenet.org.uk/prototypes/activa/activa2.html Citroën Activa 2 @ Citroënët]


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Citroën Activa
Activa I (1988)
Übersicht
ManufacturerCitroën
Production1988 / 1990
DesignerArt Blakeslee (Head of Design)[1]
Dan Abramson (exterior, both Activa I & II)[2]
Body and chassis
ClassConcept car
Body style2-door coupe
Dimensions
WheelbaseActiva 2: 2,850 mm (112.2 in)
LengthActiva 2: 4,940 mm (194.5 in)
WidthActiva 2: 1,840 mm (72.4 in)
HeightActiva 2: 1,280 mm (50.4 in)

The Citroën Activa and Activa 2 were two concept cars produced by the French manufacturer Citroën as a means to test and to showcase features intended for future use in their production cars. Both were unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in 1988 and 1990 respectively.

The name Activa was later used to refer to the production Xantia fitted with Activa suspension.

Übersicht

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Among the features seen on the Activa models was the electronically controlled hydropneumatic suspension (known as the "Hydractive" system) combined with an active anti-roll bar. This married Citroën's famous hydropneumatic suspension system to sophisticated electronics, enabling the handling of the car to automatically adapt to how it was being driven as well as virtually eliminating body roll (one of the main criticisms of Citroën's hydropneumatic system was the amount of body roll). The Hydractive system was soon to become available to the public first in Citroën's XM model 1989, and Xantia model 1993. In 1995 Activa prototypes' active anti-roll-bar was introduced in the Xantia Activa, making it one of the few production cars to have active suspension.

Activa 1

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The Activa 1 included full hydraulically connected, single wheel independent four-wheel steering, anti-lock brakes and traction control,[3] which were high-tech for the time, while the Activa 2 was more conventional, except the anti-roll-system and featured a center console keypad instead of a gear lever and a navigation system. In addition, the Activa 1 featured electronically operated doors which could all be opened at once using a remote control. Mechanically, the Activa 1 was powered by a 3.0L SOHC PRV 24 valve V6 engine producing 200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp) at 6000 rpm and 260 N⋅m (192 lb⋅ft) of torque at 3600 rpm, coupled to a 4-speed automatic transmission. This gave the Activa 1 a claimed top speed of 136 mph (219 km/h).[1]

Activa 2

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Activa 2 (1990)

The Activa 2 was considered for production as a successor to the SM, but it was eventually decided that Citroën's image would make it too hard to compete with prestigious marques such as Mercedes-Benz and Porsche in the grand touring market. The Activa 2 was a fully functional prototype, based on the XM's bottom plate and equipped with the same 24-valve, 3-liter V6 engine and four-speed automatic transmission which had also been used on the Activa 1.[4] Claimed top speed increased to 235 km/h (146 mph). The prototype was mainly built by Bertone, who possessed the expertise to build running prototypes.[2] The Activa 2 was test driven by journalists in period, as part of a push to build excitement about the Hydractive suspension.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Activa 1". Citroën Origins. Citroën UK. Archived from the original on 2017-04-09.
  2. ^ a b Bonnaud, Christophe (2020-04-18). "The long interview: Dan Abramson, 24 years of Citroën design!". LIGNES/auto. Archived from the original on 2022-12-09.
  3. ^ "Citroën Activa concept car". www.citroenet.org.uk. Retrieved 2019-11-21.
  4. ^ Collin, Robert (1991-02-07). "Citroën fjädrar sig igen" [Citroën springs back up]. Teknikens Värld (in Swedish). Vol. 43, no. 2. Stockholm, Sweden: Specialtidningsförlaget AB. p. 43.
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