In order to celebrate its successes on the World Rally Championship circuit, Citroën has announced the DS3 Racing edition based on the DS3 sub-compact like the one we spotted in Jozi last week. Only 1 000 units will be produced of the car and I can’t say for sure that SA will get it. Nevertheless Citroën fans everywhere should be doubly delighted with this car.
Powered by a 1.6-litre THP engine that makes 147kW and maximum torque of 275Nm, the car can only be described as pocket dynamite.
Deeper beneath the skin are systems to assist the driver make the best choices when it comes to turning the wheels. That includes stiffer suspension springs, adapted front and rear shock absorbers as well as wider front and rear tracks. The suspension also sits 15mm lower than a standard DS3.
Carbon fibre trim can be found on the dashboard, centre console, steering wheel embellisher, armrests and door side mouldings, contrasting the orange strips quite nicely.
The Citroën DS3 Racing will make its debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show next month. Were it to make it to Mzansi I suspect it would be priced at around R300 000. Look out MINI John Cooper Works!
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