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These are the first pictures of GQ by Citroen, a new concept car designed for the 'GQ man'. Unveiled at an exclusive preview last night, the GQ by Citroen is powered by a plug-in hybrid with a 1.6-litre, four-cylinder direct injection petrol engine.

It is capable of travelling from 0-60mph in 4.5 seconds, and on to an electronically limited top speed of 155mph, whilst maintaining CO2 emissions of just 80g/km.

The car was designed to provide "the ultimate gentleman's drive" and is the result of a collaboration between Citroen and GQ magazine - the first time a British magazine has collaborated with a car company in this way.

Designed by Citroen's Mark Lloyd - who most recently brought us the Citroen DS3 - the GQ's sculpted front end, rounded rear, strong body contours and sleek concave rear windscreen are reminiscent of the GT by Citroen supercar.

Beyond the suicide-style doors, the interior has been designed to be "spacious, comfortable and futuristic". In true GQ fashion, the bespoke detailing and military-inspired interior were provided by the creative director of Savile Row tailors, E.Tautz Patrick Grant.

There are currently no plans to build a production version of the car. The GQ by Citroen will feature in the April issue of GQ Magazine, out March 4.

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