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7/20/2025, 5:02:07 PM
>When it was launched back in 1997, the 3.0 V6 Xantia Exclusive became the most powerful car in the Xantia line-up. Thanks to its 2946cc engine, the V6 can muster 194BHP at 5,500rpm and a whopping 197 lb/ft of torque at just 4,000rpm. That's enough to give it a 0-60mph time of 8.3 seconds, as well as a 140mph top speed. One of the most technologically advanced features of the Xantia is its Auto Adaptive gearbox which adapts to each driver's style. It also takes into account vehicle loading, engine information and even the current road characteristics before deciding which of a series of 12 shift patterns to use. The driver can then customise things further by manually switching the box to either Normal, Sport, or Snow settings. That's not the only trick to the clever auto however. Unlike other less intelligent boxes, it can also simulate manual driving characteristics and can provide engine braking on overrun and down changes when braking, to ensure the car is always in the right gear.
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