Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën DS3
Power
203HP
Torque
275Nm
Consumption
6.4l/100
Emissions
149g/km
0-100 km/h
6.5s
Top Speed
235km/h
Weight
1240kg
Price
31,960€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 6v
FWD
5 / 3 doors
285 L
50 L
149 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën DS3 Racing THP 200 · 203 CV (2012)
General description
The Citroën DS3 Racing is not just any DS3; it is the embodiment of audacity and a passion for competition. Born from Citroën's experience in the World Rally Championship, this small rocket is a limited edition that exudes exclusivity and sporting character from every pore, a treat for purists looking for something truly special.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel is an explosion of adrenaline. Its 203 horsepower pins you to the seat with an enchanting force, catapulting you from 0 to 100 in just 6.5 seconds. The 6-speed manual transmission is precise and direct, inviting you to play with it on every curve. The steering is communicative and the chassis, firm and agile, makes you feel a total connection with the asphalt. It's a car that talks to you, that roars, and that rewards you with an indelible smile.
Design and aesthetics
Its aesthetics are a statement of intent. On the chic base of the DS3, the Racing version adds an unmistakable battle suit: carbon fiber details, specific 18-inch wheels, and a combination of vibrant colors that leaves no one indifferent. It is aggressive but with a touch of French elegance, a car that turns heads and quickens pulses even when standing still.
Technology and features
The technology here is at the service of pure performance. The heart is the 1.6 THP engine with direct injection and turbo, an engineering gem tuned by Citroën Racing. The chassis receives a specific setup, with widened tracks and stiffer suspensions. The brakes, with 323 mm ventilated discs at the front, ensure powerful and resistant stopping. It's not a car of screens, it's a car of sensations, where every technological component seeks maximum dynamic efficiency.
Competition
In its time, it faced the elite of sports superminis. Beasts like the Mini John Cooper Works, the Renault Clio RS, or the Abarth Punto Evo Scorpione were its direct competitors. Against them, the DS3 Racing offered a unique mix of radical performance, exclusivity due to its limited production, and a design with an overwhelming personality that set it apart from the rest.
Conclusion
The Citroën DS3 Racing is much more than a fast car; it is a collector's item, a future classic that represents a golden era of 'hot hatches'. It is a purely emotional purchase, a tribute to analog and visceral driving. A car to keep, enjoy, and feel, that will remind you with every kilometer why you love to drive.