Citroen DS5
Production of this model began in 2011, in the same year it was recognized as the best family car of the year. The car has an unusual appearance - it has a raised hood, large chrome inserts on both sides, and the bumper has an unusual design.
The wheel arches are slightly flared and sloping. At the bottom of the body there is a large chrome insert, and the massive rear bumper has two chrome exhaust pipes. The interior is made of expensive leather, the fully electrified chair is equipped with a massager. The car has a panoramic roof, and the rear seats can comfortably accommodate three people.
The business class hatchback stands confidently on a straight line and holds the turning trajectory well. This model has three engine options - under the hood there can be a 1.6-liter turbo engine with a capacity of 156 horsepower. Also, the Citroen DS5 is equipped with a 2-liter turbodiesel, which develops a power of 163 horsepower. The third option is a hybrid power plant, in this case a 2-liter turbodiesel drives the front wheels, and an electric motor rotates the rear.
The car is equipped with hydroelectric power steering, a six-speed automatic transmission and more than 90 buttons in the cabin. The cost of Citroen DS5 starts from 1,100,000 rubles.
The first car from France
sports cars
The creation by Nicholas-August Otto of a usable model of the internal combustion engine, as well as Gottlieb Daimler's developments in the field of its improvement, gave a significant impetus to the development of the automotive industry around the world, including in France. A new era in the construction of cars in France was opened by Edouard Delamare - Debutteville with his assistant Leon Malandin. They built and introduced their car in 1883 - before Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler. Initially, the engine of this car ran on gas, however, due to the fact that the gas supply hose to the engine broke during the first tests, the gas was replaced with gasoline. This vehicle was first driven on a small road from Fontaine-le-Bourg to Caillie, Normandy, in early February 1884. However, Delamare-Debutteville was unable to get this machine and its subsequent modifications to fully operate. They broke down, exploded during testing and were never put into production. Thus, the palm in car production was lost to France and given to Germany - Daimler and Benz.
Peugeot 4008
A compact crossover that combines elegant design, agility and dynamics. The car has a fairly spacious interior, as well as good technical characteristics. The model has a streamlined body, LED running lights and an embossed hood.
The interior of the car, at the request of the client, can be fabric or leather trim; you can also order heating, electrically adjustable seats and a multimedia system. Only high-quality materials were used for finishing, the rear seats are easily transformed, practical compartments for things and reading lamps are provided for convenience.
The model can have either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, a 4-cylinder gasoline engine has a power of 150 horsepower, and a top speed of 188 km/h. The price of a car with a minimum configuration is 1,109,000 rubles.
Racing cars: photo and name
Often, cars that are intended for racing cannot be purchased at car dealerships. These are not mass-produced cars, so they are designed by a separate group of people - professionals who tailor it to the end user.
Famous drifter Ken Block and his team assembled a unique Ford Mustang Hooligan, which he drove through the streets of Los Angeles. It took them 4 months to assemble this car.
As a rule, sports cars participate in either Formula 1 or Grand Prix. Here is a list of some of them:
- Bugatti (Veyron);
- Agora R;
- Lamborghini;
- Ferrari.
They differ from sports cars in the following parameters: powerful and durable engine, double seating, increased speed, low body height and higher cost.
The Italian brand Ferrari is extremely popular in Formula 1 racing. And this is not surprising, since the car has almost the highest racing performance. By the way, the brand was formed through the association of racing teams.
Citroen C4 Aircross
This crossover is a French interpretation of the Japanese Mitsubishi ASX. This model is very popular among car enthusiasts due to its low cost, high power and stylish design.
The compact and powerful car has a spacious interior, a large panoramic roof, which is protected from ultraviolet radiation. The rigid body frame dissipates impact energy through controlled deformation, ensuring the safety of the driver and passengers.
The crossover is equipped with vertical LED daytime running lights, a rear view camera and an electronic automatic traction distribution system. The car is equipped with a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with a capacity of 150 horsepower.
Its maximum speed is 200 km/h, acceleration to 100 occurs in 10 seconds. The transmission can be of two types - 6-speed manual or CVT, and can also be equipped with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The cost of Citroen C4 Aircross starts from 1,400,000 rubles.
War and post-war periods
After the capture of France by Hitler's army in 1940, occupied and unoccupied territory was formed. In the unoccupied part, the so-called Vichy regime, led by Marshal Pétain, operated.
Between 1940 and 1943, Pétain produced 5 miniatures, which were decorated with his portrait. Each one was labeled “French State.”
In January 1945, a special miniature was released in honor of the liberation of the country. And the next month, a series depicting Marianne, who is a symbol of France, went into circulation.
In subsequent years, a large number of postal signs were dedicated to the painting and architecture of the state.
Small copy of Henri Rousseau’s painting “Father’s Carriage”, 1967
Here are some of them:
- 1967 A small copy of Henri Rousseau's painting "Father's Carriage" with a denomination of 1 franc.
- 1976 Château de Malmaison: Rueil-Malmaison from the "Castles and Palaces" series, worth 3 francs.
- 1982. A small copy of Balthus's painting "The Turkish Room" with a face value of 4 francs.
- 1983. Noirlac Abbey worth 3.6 francs.
- 1985 Saintonge - Church of Talmonet with a denomination of 3 francs.
The current value of stamps depends on the year of issue, circulation, condition, and popularity. There are samples for 50-300 rubles, but there are also those for which collectors are willing to pay 7 and 20 thousand dollars.
Renault Duster
A reliable and practical SUV, which is the best-selling all-wheel drive vehicle in Russia. The crossover has aggressive bumpers, plastic protection around the perimeter of the body, wide wheel arches, headlights with dual optics and running lights.
One of the main features of the car is a durable and comfortable suspension, a spacious interior and an automatic control mode, in which the electronics itself regulate the torque depending on the wheel speed.
The model can be either gasoline or diesel; the most popular is the economical diesel unit. Its power is 109 horsepower with a torque of 240 N.m. The SUV is equipped with a system that prevents wheel locking when braking to maintain vehicle stability and controllability.
The car's weight is 1,205 kg, body length is 4,315 cm, width with mirrors is 2,000 cm, and ground clearance is 210 mm, so it can easily overcome difficult roads, curbs in the city and obstacles on the highway. The price for Renault Duster starts from 750,000 rubles.
The best brands of French cars
Today, French cars have long been known on the world market and are successfully conquering the vast expanses of Europe, Asia and even America. These machines are serious competitors for many American and Japanese manufacturers. This success was achieved thanks to the use of high technologies and the latest developments in the field of mechanical engineering. Today in France there are two main concerns whose facilities produce cars for the world market:
- Renault.
- "Citroen".
These are the most common and sought-after brands of French cars in the world. Since their model range reaches several dozen cars, below we will look at only a few of the most popular cars in the world, produced in France.
French car brands Renault
Renault Logan... This legendary budget car has long conquered the European market with its interesting design and attractive price. French Renault cars have repeatedly surprised the public with their affordability and excellent technical data. Logan was developed jointly with Romanian engineers, so the new product was very similar to the Dacia Logan sedan.
At first, French cars (the photo of this car is presented just above) Renault Logan did not have a wide range of engines - only one gasoline engine with a 5-speed manual gearbox was available. However, today the situation has changed dramatically. The engine range includes three power plants, including an 84-horsepower 1.5-liter diesel unit. The car was striking in its efficiency - the new product consumed 4.1 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers.
French car brands "Citroen"
Along with Logan, it is impossible not to note the stylish Frenchman Citroen C4, which appeared on the world market in 2004. Immediately after its debut, this model became a cult favorite on the European market. And even today this car does not slide down from the top of the sales rankings. The car is famous not only for its excellent design, but also for its powerful engines.
Among them, it is worth highlighting a 155-horsepower gasoline unit and a diesel engine with 150 horsepower. At the same time, the entire line of power units has quite economical fuel consumption. The most voracious engine spent no more than 7 liters per “hundred”.
Renault Duster SUVs are the most popular brands of French cars in their class.
In 2010, a crossover with the appearance of an SUV and the price of a budget hatchback was born for the first time. Hundreds of reviews and press conferences were devoted to it, and all because of the persistent desire of the French to be first in the world market.
At first, the company’s engineers wanted to meet the budget of 6 thousand euros, but in the end the weighted average price of the Renault Duster crossover ranged from 10 to 13 thousand euros. But even after this, the most affordable SUV, as the developers characterized it, did not lose its popularity. And today it remains the most affordable crossover in the world. So the French coped with their task 100%.
