Details on Citroen DS3 Racing Announced

Back in March (we know, it seems like a long time, doesn't it?) Citroen made a splash with its introduction of the Citroen DS3 Racing at the Geneva Auto Show.

As its name implies, the DS3 Racing spiced things up significantly. We particularly liked the car's look (but then again, we're a sucker for orange). Months later, Citroen is releasing official details on the production model of this car.

For starters, it will be a limited production model to create buzz and interest around the Citroen brand. Only 1,000 units will be produced, with 200 right-hand drive models destined for the United Kingdom.

Orders for the car start on September 1st. Citroen says it has received over 1,500 expressions of interest in the car.

Two paint schemes will be offered. The orange continues over from the Geneva car, but instead it is paired with Obsidian Black. The other option is white with Charcoal accents.

The accent colors of orange and charcoal include the car's grille, badging, side mirrors, spoiler, roof and interior trim.

Every part of the car has been suitably upgraded, with the engine getting a power boost, up from 150 for the standard car to 207 horsepower for the DS3 Racing. That is enough to propel the DS3 Racing to 0-62 mph (0-100km/h) in 6.5 seconds.

Changes to the suspension include stiffened springs and dampers, lowered ride height by 15mm, and front and rear tracks widened by 30m.

Also, there is a new wheel and tire package that includes four piston calipers with drilled discs in the rear. Rounding off the performance changes is an Electronic Stability Program (ESP) that has been worked over for optimum performance.

If you're interested, better hurry. The 1,000 unit run is expected to sell out fast when it becomes available for order on September 1st. Deliveries are slated to arrive early next year.