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Citroen GT Concept Gran Turismo Norev 1:18

Citroen GT Concept Gran Turismo Norev 1:18
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Specifications
Brand
Citroen
Manufacturer
Norev
Scale
1:18
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
New Model
SKU
181610
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About the Citroen GT Concept Gran Turismo Norev 1:18

TL;DR: Norev's 1:18 diecast Citroen GT Concept reproduces the angular coupe originally designed for the Gran Turismo video game franchise, with functioning doors, hood and trunk. This is a new model in new packaging. A rare concept-car subject rather than a production replica.

Concept cars almost never reach 1:18 diecast, since they never sell in numbers that justify tooling, which makes this Citroen GT an unusual entry on any shelf.

Norev's Diecast Treatment of a Concept Car

This is a new model shipped in new packaging, so the finish and panel alignment arrive as Norev intended rather than showing any handling wear. The doors, hood and trunk open, which is notable on a concept subject where interior detail is often simplified or skipped entirely; here the low-slung cockpit and asymmetric dashboard carry through into miniature. The zinc alloy body holds the GT's sharp creases cleanly, a shape defined by flat panels and hard angles rather than the compound curves resin casting usually exists to capture, so diecast suits this subject well. Paint depth on the metallic finish reads evenly under direct light, important on a car with almost no chrome or brightwork to distract from the body surface itself.

A Concept Built for a Video Game, Not the Road

Citroen designed the GT as a design study tied to the Gran Turismo series rather than as a production prototype, and it later appeared in a limited real-world run built with input from a specialist constructor. Its styling drew directly from Citroen's concept-car language of the period, all sharp creases and minimal ornamentation, a look that never had to compromise for crash regulations or manufacturing cost. That freedom is exactly what makes it visually distinct from anything Citroen actually sold.

Displaying a Concept Alongside Production Models

This model reads best as a design-history piece next to Citroen's production lineup, where the contrast between concept ambition and showroom reality becomes the point of the display.

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