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Citröen C4 Picasso with Parallel Architecture
This is a Citroen C4 Picasso design based on Parallel Architecture, equiped with a powertrain set from a Mercedes SLS, with its mid-centred engine and transaxle layout.
Parallel Architecture is defined because the engine is placed inside the central dashboard, in Parallel with the driver´s legs. In order to fit into this narrow space, the engine has to be inline, placed longitudinally in the car, and with all its auxiliary elements placed in series with the engine. In the top central dashboard, there is an access to the cylinder heads area when needed, but all typical maintenance work in the engine is done from the bonnet, as in normal cars.
