140 bullets killed two of the president’s 
motorcycle bodyguards, shattered the car’s
   rear window and puncturing all four tires. 
Though the Citroen went into a front-wheel skid, 
his chauffeur drove to safety, thanks to the car’s 
       superior suspension system.
 
Citroen took 12,000 car orders the first day 
soon known as the preferred mode of transportation 
among France’s wealthy and most powerful citizens.
   (Catching On To Media’s Job Isn’t Hard)