The 200hp DS3 Racing was developed by Citroen Racing, the winning team behind five WRC manufacturer's titles and six driver's titles for Sébastien Loeb.
Planned for the second half of 2010, the exclusive model will be limited to just 1000 production units.
The DS3 Racing's tuned and turbocharged 1.6-litre THP 150 engine develops 200hp, a power increase of almost 30% over the standard unit.
And torque goes up by 15% from 240Nm to 275Nm.
Engineers modified and optimised the powertrain components, tuned the performance of the turbo and adjusted the mapping of the engine control unit.
A special tail pipe and muffler were also added.
The steering has been made even more precise, with the control system modified for the new tyres.
Stiffer suspension springs, adapted front and rear shock absorbers, a 30mm wider track plus lowering the car by 15mm all change the driving dynamics.
The front wheels get 4-piston racing callipers and special disc brakes with drilled discs at the rear.
The preview model has a special livery and features 'DS3', 'Citroen Racing' and chequered flag graphics on the roof, in front of the rear wheel arches, under the side mirrors and next to the fuel cap.
The Citroen DS3 Racing will be on display at the Geneva Motor Show next week.
Posted on 22.02.2010
