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2011 Citroen DS3 WRC
Citroen is unleashing an all-new contender for the 2011 World Rally Championship - the Citroen DS3 WRC. The hotly anticipated replacement for the multi-championship winning C4 WRC made its global public debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. (continued below)
2011 DS3 WRC Photo Gallery |
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Citroen DS3 WRC Debuts in Paris
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Source: Citroen | Published: Fri Oct 01, 2010 |
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Aggressive, dynamic and packed with 'Créative Technologie', the DS3 WRC
represents the efforts of Citroen Racing to push performance to the limit during
its development, whilst complying with the new FIA regulations. After five WRC
manufacturer's and six consecutive driver's titles for Sébastien Loeb and Daniel
Elena, Citroen is out to extend its run of success with the DS3 WRC.
More
compact than its predecessor, the Citroen DS3 WRC boasts the same powerful lines
as the production DS3, although they are emphasized by the cooling vents and
aerodynamic parts designed to improve road holding at high speeds. Under the
bonnet, the 300 hp 1.6-liter direct-injection turbocharged engine was conceived
from start to finish by Citroen Racing. The four-wheel-drive transmission
incorporates a six-gear sequential gearbox and front and rear mechanical
differentials.
DS3 WRC is designed to limit the budgets required to
compete in the WRC. The new FIA rules ban costly materials such as titanium and
carbon-fiber, and standardize certain parts like the turbocharger and limit the
changes that can be made to the vehicle during its lifetime. Rally nevertheless
remains a great testing ground for driving new advances in vehicle technology.
The icy stages of Rally Sweden in February 2011 are expected to give the
model its first taste of competitive action. Two teams - Sébastien Loeb / Daniel Elena and Sébastien Ogier / Julien
Ingrassia - have already been confirmed for the 2011 World Rally Championship.
Specifications |
Key: AT - automatic transmission, MT - manual transmission, F/R/AWD - front/rear/all wheel drive |
Powertrain |
Type |
I4 |
Displacement |
98 cu in (1600 cc) |
Power |
300 hp @ n/a RPM |
Torque |
n/a |
Redline |
n/a |
Driveline |
All Wheel Drive |
Transmission |
6 Speed Sequential |
Brakes & Tires |
Brakes Front - Rear |
Ventilated Disc - Ventilated Disc |
Tire Size Front - Rear |
n/a |
Exterior Dimensions & Weight |
Length |
n/a |
Width |
n/a |
Height |
n/a |
Curb Weight |
n/a |
Performance |
0-60 |
n/a |
1/4 Mile |
n/a |
60-0 Braking |
n/a |
Top Speed |
n/a |
Fuel Economy |
EPA Fuel Mileage - City/Highway |
n/a |
Origin & Price |
Origin |
France |
Base Retail Price (MSRP) |
n/a |