The Citroën Karin was a concept car presented at the

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in 1980. It featured a striking, pyramidal design and was designed by

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. The exterior of the car incorporated flush glass panels, faired rear wheels, and

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. The roof of the Karin was only the size of an A3 sheet of paper due to its truncated pyramid shape. One of the Karin's most noticeable interior features was the unconventional three-seat layout with the driver located in the middle of the two passengers.

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Photos of Citroën Karin Concept Car (1980)
Karin Cars with a centre driving position {{Modern-auto-stub