The Citroën history by Citroen 2CV Traction Avant André DS history history
In 1955, Citroën has produced a visionary masterpiece 19 DS.
Launched in 1938 at the Pierre Boulanger initiative to replace the Traction Avant, the VGD culminated 17 years later in the launch of DS 19 October 1955 Three men in particular have been involved in the design and development of new model - André Lefèbvre, an aeronautical engineer by training, - Paul Magès, self-taught engineer, was the creator of the hydraulic system - Flaminio Bertoni, designer, sculptor and talented painter, designed the revolutionary and stylish body style.
19 DS, 21 and 23 concentrate of high technology.
Several versions of the DS 19 was launched in the 1950s, the first was the ID 19 in October 1956, followed by versions of succession and DS 19 Prestige in 1958.
The DS 19 has enjoyed international success The car has been exported around the world, as a symbol of French elegance.
Officially established on 1 June 2014, DS has become a brand in its own, saying his ambition to embody the expertise of French luxury in the automotive industry.
The DS Cars brand is built on the unique heritage, that of the DS 19 years ago launched 60 Legendary car vehicle values of innovation, excellence and pioneering.
In 2015, the brand celebrated 60 years of the original DS and at the Geneva Motor Show, revealed its new DS AUTOMOBILES, SPIRIT signing forefront, alongside a new 5 New DS logo was also launched, with the new style DS Heralding wing front grille of the Citroen DS original 1955 DS cars today combine a remarkable style and technology, comfort and refinement, exceptional materials and sophistication.
N DS3 and the beginning of a strong, new identity.
Citroën DS4, was launched in late 2010 and has combined performance, unique design and compact dimensions of a coupe with the versatility and space of a sedan.
In 2015, DS 4 and DS sedan 4 Crossback were launched.
- DS 4 is a premium sedan with an exceptional driving experience - DS 4 Crossback adds exterior styling.
Introduced in 2011, Citroen DS 5 is innovative, visionary and consistent with the signing of the Creative Technology brand His authoritarian style promised a rich refined drive.
At the Geneva Motorshow in 2015, DS has embraced the spirit of avant-garde, revealing DS 5 flagship brand and offering DS identity characteristics of the brand, as the new avant called DS wings With its unique style, its dynamic performance, refinement, attention to detail and advanced technology, DS 5 has demonstrated the potential of the DS current and future cars.
Citroën DS and a common history, citroën.