The trick of success. But having more horse power was inadequate: the boost in efficiency needed to be plainly noticeable to the eye, to please the desire to stand apart. And here are spoilers, side skirts, driving lights, profiles, alloy wheels and devoted interior fittings; actions that are not constantly under the banner of peace and well-coordinated, however are definitely required to assist change an unidentified little cars and truck amazingly into a cars, if not a racing vehicle, in any case, getting rid of the complete satisfaction of traffic signal and in between bends. It was the vengeance of regular cars. In other words, from Clark Kent to Superman, or close. And all at a low expense of production. Here, the Visa Chrono dish is here.
A long search. “Our character” is consisted of in the collection of Citroen Italia. “It was a long search– states Marco Barbetta, technical supervisor of your home press park– however lastly we discovered one at the Citroen workshop in Siena. The staying examples are really couple of: Chronos was in fact intended at a little consumer who he liked to drive for sports, in basic he is not really mindful to protect the security of the mechanical cars and truck and for that reason at the start of the 1990 s practically all of them were and it ended up in the demolition field”.
Available in white just. The Chrono, at the time a little five-door cars, was born upon 24 March 1982 as a roadway variation influenced by the Visa Trophée, it was presented in 200 systems to complete in Group B. Based on the Super X and was created by Heuliez (an expert in by custom-made), right away identifiable by the plastic tangs repaired with black rivets, side skirts, spoilers and attractive illustrations and the French tricolor utilized on the sides and on the bonnet. It is just provided in Bianco Meije, the color in which the Amil star-shaped alloy wheels are likewise colored, on which 175/70 HR13 tires are fitted.
Only 1160 illustrations. The traveler compartment has actually been totally upgraded, with a brand-new control panel with a public design, a guiding wheel with 3 perforated speakers and front sports seats with incorporated headrests. Upholstery is just offered in blue. The most fascinating development is in the engine, a 1360 cm3 four-cylinder (very same as in the Peugeot 104 ZS2) powered by 2 Solex 35 PHH carburettors; it produces 93 HP and enables the Chrono to surpass 173 km/h and catapult from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.2 seconds. It is prepared to produce 1000, however to satisfy the growing need another 1160 are included, once again predestined just for the French market.
Transfer variations. Following the success attained in your home, in 1983 Bunge established a variation of the Chrono for export to Austria, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Holland and Switzerland. Visually comparable to those of the domestic market, they are identified just by decals, which, while keeping the exact same images, bring the colors of the location nation’s flag. The engine, on the other hand, is a little bad: in reality, the 1360 cm3 four-cylinder 80 HP (72 for Switzerland) Visa GT, launched in the summertime of 1982, was selected. The tires were likewise various: 165/70 SR13 1650 are produced, all numbered, of which 400 are sent out to Italy.
An unanticipated surprise. “Our chrono– continues Marco Barbetta– is determined by the constant number 102 (Ruoteclassiche evaluated “170” in March 2008, ed.) and was signed up in Ravenna on 19 April1984 The condition appeared to be great and the mileage was little. more than 29,000 km revealed great condition of preservation. In taking apart the little skirts it was found that the rust had actually run its course, assaulting the bottom. We turned over the ‘102’ to the care of Moreno Tassinari, a Visa specialist and for lots of years an authorized Citroën repairer, who took the cars and truck apart completely in his workshop in Sesto Imolese (BO), bring back the body and repairing the mechanics. A task that lasted 5 months”.
Brilliant engine. On the roadway, the impression is that the power is higher than 80 HP: the engine is dazzling, likes to accelerate and endures high-revving well. Obviously, the sound is not something intrusive, however for numerous lovers it is not a problem, on the contrary. The five-speed transmission fasts, accurate and uncluttered; the percentages are perfectly cut, even if a bit high for a cars. Thanks to the adjustment of the suspension, the roll and pitch, really noticable on the basic Visa, have actually been significantly minimized. The handling is constantly outstanding, as is the custom of Citroen, and in some cases welcomes you to overemphasize: when you attempt to exaggerate it, some sluggishness appears when cornering, however absolutely nothing more.
Drive at high speed. Obviously less flashy is Fiat Rhythm 105 TCs, more appealing, however with less functions. Provided in May 1981, it reacts to the Turin brand name’s requirement to continue handling a quickly broadening section, which has actually seen sports sedans transfer to the most crucial European markets (Germany, France, Italy, UK, Belgium and Switzerland) from 70,000 systems signed up in 1976 to over 200,000 in 1980.
Pepper variation. Available just with a three-door function, the TC varies from the CL trim level in regards to the visual intervention it consists of: the very first pepper variation of the Ritmo is defined by a big guard (front with a spoiler that links the unavoidable fog lights and back. with mud flaps), wheel arches, manages and bezels around the crystal in black stainless-steel, a broad black strip in the lower part of the side, a narrow profile running along a red or black line, within. various from the marketing of the body functions and with the rear view mirror (adjustable from the within) with a structured style.
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