| Citroën may be struggling in the marketplace, but its World Rally Championship record has been unbeatable—eight titles since 2004—and lest we forget, the company is offering this hotrod variant on its 2013 DS3 compact hatchback to commemorate its remarkable achievements.
A limited-production edition similar in spirit to the new Mini Cooper Paceman GT, the three-door DS3 Racing sports a matte-black body highlighted by matte-gold roof, rear wing, mirrors, and Citroën chevron badging. The 18-inch black-and-gold aluminum wheels wear 215/40 Bridgestone Potenza performance tires, backed by bigger brakes and tighter suspension tuning. Like the standard DS3, the Racing edition is powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder turbo. But output goes from the standard engine's 156 horsepower to a robust 207. The engine is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox.
Interior enhancements include racing-style bucket seats, and a mostly black décor with matte-gold accents. This is Citroën's second DS3 Racing package. The first was offered in the 2011 model year. Like the original, the latest DS3 Racing will be a limited-edition offering. Citroën plans to cap production at 3000 units.  from Car and Driver Blog http://blog.caranddriver.com | |||
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