Citroën DS3 WRC
Unveiled in 2011 to comply with the new regulations drawn up the FIA, Citroën DS3 WRC is packed full of Créative Technologie. Its results have continued to uphold Citroën’s impressive track record in the World Rally Championship.
Citroën DS3 WRC technical specifications
CHASSIS |
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| Structure | Reinforced body with weleded, multi-point roll cage |
| Bodywork | Steel and composite fibre |
ENGINE |
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| Type | Citroën Racing - 1.6 turbocharged direct injection engine |
| Bore x stroke | 82 x 75,5 mm |
| Capacity | 1,598 cc |
| Maximum power | 300 bhp at 6,000 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 350 Nm at 3,250 rpm |
| Specific output | 188 bhp/litre |
| Distribution | Double overhead camshaft valve train driven by timing belt 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel feed | Direct injection controlled by Magneti Marelli SRP-HP unit |
CLUTCH |
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| Type | Cerametallic twin-disk |
TRANSMISSION |
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| Type | Four-wheel drive |
| Gearbox | Sadev six-speed sequential - Manual control |
| Differential | Front and rear mechanical, auto-locking |
BRAKES |
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| Front | Ventilated disks, 355mm (tarmac) and 300mm (gravel) Water-cooled 4-piston callipers (tarmac) |
| Rear | Ventilated disks, 300 mm 4-piston callipers |
| Distribution | Adjustable from cockpit |
| Handbrake | Hydraulic control |
SUSPENSION |
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| Type | McPherson |
| Shock absorbers | Citroën Racing thee-way adjustables shock absorbers (low- and high-speed compression and rebound) |
STEERING |
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| Type | Hydraulic power-assisted steering |
WHEELS |
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| Tarmac | 8x18" wheels - Michelin tyres |
| Gravel and snow | 7x15" wheels - Michelin tyres |
DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT AND CAPACITIES |
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| Length / Width | 3,948mm / 1,820mm |
| Wheel base | 2,461mm |
| Track | 1,618mm (front and rear) |
| Fuel tank | 75 litres |
| Weight | 1,200kg minimum / 1,350kg with driver pairing (regulations) |