Norev – Citroën C5


Scale model of an automobile, the Citroën C5, made by Norev. This example is reference 018888 ¹, included in the "Citroën" series. It is made in China, possibly in 2008. Metal body painted in metallic gray. Black plastic base. Glazing represented in transparent plastic, with details molded in the windshield. Interior details in black plastic. Plastic wheels, "chrome" rims. With suspension. The nominal scale seems to be 1:60 and the overall length is approximately 3.1 in. About 1.3 oz. This model represents an automobile, possibly the 2008 Citroën C5 (II) berline. Among other options, the C5 could come equipped with the 2946 cm³, 157 kW (214 hp) V6 engine, reaching a top speed of around 139 mph.

The Citroën C5 is an automobile punctuated by interesting details, and the Norev miniature replicates almost all of them. The proportions seem correct to me, as well as the stance. The paint and the few printed details are well applied. The rims are a treat for the eye, as is the interior. Certainly, detailing enthusiasts, armed with a simple acetate pen, are capable of giving this miniature an even more realistic look in just a few minutes – but for me it is fine as it is. For all intents and purposes, my selection of Renault, Peugeot and Citroën models continues to grow. It is difficult to resist the temptation. Pure evil from Norev and Majorette. This automobile, the Citroën C5, is in my collection under the theme "French Vehicles". ●

Modelo à escala de um automóvel, o Citroën C5, feito pela Norev. Este exemplar é a referência 018888 ¹, incluída na série "Citroën". É feito na China, possivelmente em 2008. Carroçaria em metal pintada em cinzento metalizado. Base em plástico preto. Vidros representados em plástico transparente, com detalhes moldados no pára-brisas. Detalhes interiores em plástico preto. Rodas em plástico, jantes "cromadas". Com suspensão. A escala nominal parece ser 1:60 e o comprimento total é de aproximadamente 80 mm. Cerca de 37 g. Este modelo representa um automóvel, possivelmente o Citroën C5 (II) berline de 2008. Entre outras opções, o C5 podia vir equipado com o motor V6 de 2946 cm³ e 157 kW (214 hp), alcançando uma velocidade máxima de cerca de 224 km/h.

O Citroën C5 é um automóvel pontuado por interessantes detalhes, e a miniatura da Norev replica-os quase todos. As proporções parecem-me correctas, assim como a postura. A pintura e os poucos detalhes impressos são bem aplicados. As jantes são um regalo para o olhar, assim como o interior. Decerto que os entusiastas do detalhamento, munidos de uma simples caneta de acetato, são capazes de em apenas alguns minutos conferir um ar ainda mais realista a esta miniatura – mas para mim ela está bem assim. Para todos os efeitos, a minha selecção de modelos Renault, Peugeot e Citroën não pára de aumentar. É dificil resistir à tentação. Pura maldade da Norev e da Majorette. Este automóvel, o Citroën C5, encontra-se na minha colecção sob o tema " Veículos Franceses". ●

¹ As shown in the package 


Norev "Citroën" series

Series available in Citroën dealer rooms. ● Série disponível em stands da Citroën.

Item

Reference

Scale

Made

Citroën C5  

Berline

018888 [1]

[1:60]

n/a–n/a


 [1]  As shown in the package.




Versions and color variants

Released in at least two color variants. Necessary corrections or additions are welcome. ● Lançado em pelo menos duas variantes de côr. Devidas correcções ou adições são bem-vindas. 

 
018888 Metallic gray, black interior


● References

Wikipedia | "Norev"
Norev Mini Jet Database | "Citroën C5 (Berline 2008)" 
Wikipedia | "Citroën C5" 
TopSpeed | "2009 Citroen C5 II" 

1 mm → 0.039 in
1 g → 0.035 oz 
1 kW → 1,360 hp (metric/PS)
1 kW → 1,341 hp
1 hp (metric/PS) → 0,986 hp
1 km → 0,621 mile (international)


● How does a "real" Citroën C5 looks and sounds like? Check it out here, on this 2009 Citroën presentation video, retrieved from Motor videos S.





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