Especificaciones y análisis del DS 3
Power
207HP
Torque
275Nm
Consumption
6.4l/100
Emissions
149g/km
0-100 km/h
6.5s
Top Speed
235km/h
Weight
1240kg
Price
29,800€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 6v
FWD
5 / 3 doors
285 L
50 L
152 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the DS 3 Racing · 207 CV (2014-2015)
General description
The DS 3 Racing is not just any car, it's a statement of intent forged on the racetrack. Born from the expertise of Citroën Racing, this little rocket is a limited edition that exudes exclusivity and a passion for driving. It is the brand's ultimate expression of sportiness, a treat for purists seeking a visceral connection with the asphalt, far beyond a simple means of transport.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel is an adrenaline rush. The 207-horsepower engine pushes with contagious fury, especially when the turbo kicks in, pinning you to the bucket seat. Every shift of its precise six-speed manual gearbox is a ritual, every curve a challenge that the rigid chassis and direct steering invite you to devour. It's not a comfortable car, it's a living car. It vibrates, makes noise, and communicates with you in a raw and honest way, reminding you at every moment that you are piloting a machine created to feel and enjoy the road.
Design and aesthetics
Its aesthetics are as bold as its performance. Based on the chic DS 3, the Racing version adds an unmistakable war suit: widened tracks, imposing 18-inch wheels, real carbon fiber details, and color combinations that scream 'competition'. Inside, the atmosphere is that of a racing cockpit with a touch of French distinction. The sports seats embrace you and the specific finishes immerse you in an atmosphere where luxury and sportiness coexist in perfect harmony.
Technology and features
The technology of the DS 3 Racing is not found in a large touchscreen, but in its mechanical heart. Its greatest technological feat is the tuning of the engine and chassis by competition engineers. Oversized brakes, specific suspension, and a maxed-out engine are its true calling card. Although it has comfort elements of its time, its technological soul is entirely dedicated to dynamic efficiency and pure road performance.
Competition
In its time, it faced segment legends like the Ford Fiesta ST, the Renault Clio R.S., or the Peugeot 208 GTi. However, the DS 3 Racing always played in a slightly different league, that of exclusivity. It was more expensive and produced in smaller numbers, positioning itself as a more radical and collectible alternative to its more mainstream rivals, with a character that brought it closer to a MINI John Cooper Works.
Conclusion
The DS 3 Racing is a gem for connoisseurs, a future classic that captures the essence of small analog sports cars. It is a car with character, demanding but immensely rewarding, offering a pure and unfiltered driving experience. It represents a golden and brave chapter in the history of DS, a reminder that a passion for motoring can create machines with soul that excite and endure in memory.