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The floating-power engine
The floating-power engine was a French invention of key importance in the automotive industry. It made engine vibrations imperceptible to vehicle occupants and reduced noise.
The system was based on two principles :
- the engine was separated from the chassis by flexible points of attachment
- the engine was suspended at specific points, one of which passes through its centre of gravity
In 1932, André Citroën negotiated with Chrysler to buy an exclusive manufacturing licence for Europe. He then fitted this system for the first time as an option on the C4G and the C6G.