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Citroen Racing engineers took DS3 model and they shaped the style department of brand competitions. Citroen DS3 Racing 1.6 THP 200 hp will be launched in Geneva and marketed a series limited to 1000 copies.
The holder of 5 World Rally champion titles in the Constructors' Championships titles and 6 - copilot, Citroen has entered history as the sport car. Mark French affair continues now that the launch of the new DS3 Racing for the first time in Geneva.
With a length of 3.94 m, DS3 Racing is an absolute concept of sport. DS3 Racing takes stylistic codes of the DS3, but it is distinguished by its own 100% of racing: blade semi-rigid carbon front bumper, lower body belt median specific, large 18 inch wheels, etc.. Citroen DS3 receiving Racing-derived aerodynamic study competitions, incorporating an air diffuser with carbon finish, which is intended to maintain vehicle stability at high speeds.
Compartment derived from the model Citroen DS3 received the same special treatment as well as outside. Passengers are greeted by a luxurious atmosphere, rasată and original. Carbon finishing gracefully placed on the dashboard, the steering wheel setting, the door handles and the top of the instruments on-board clocks. Benches, specific Racing Citroen bear the signature on back.
Performance is the design guideline DS3 Racing Citroen. Starting from the 1.6 liter THP engine of 150 hp and to ensure best quality results, engineers have worked to develop its power, from 156 to 200 hp. The couple is also generous and go from 240 Nm to 275 Nm, but remain available for a wide range of speeds and thus ensuring flexibility and an outstanding driving pleasure. And mapping of the gearbox has also been revised to preserve and enhance the main performances of this powerful and agile.
This power is easily controlled because the braking system, which in turn benefit from some improvements Racing. ESP's have a specific setting, in sports, can also be disconnected, the desire driver.
Citroen DS3 chassis and suspension design are the result of a study of exquisite. Specifically, it has been adapted sports temperament DS3 Racing Citroen model, support systems change and a new type of tire. Thus defined, DS3 Racing has its strengths to become the benchmark in its segment of road behavior.
Source: http://www.citroen.com/
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