Test Citroën DS3 Racing 1.6 THP 202 hp

29,990 euros! This is the price charged by the firm to the rafters to deliver one of 1000 copies (for France) its already collector DS3 Racing. Let's face it exorbitant amount has not failed to make us choking. And we thought that Mini was only able to charge rates indecent ...

Plunge the nail by saying that the extra cost is around still the 10,000 euros compared with a Citroen DS3 1.6 THP 156 hp , that would be seen also good in our daily parking.

Well, after this introduction rather critical, it is time for practice. Precisely in the street, the Citroen DS3 Racing goes to a real show car. Impossible not to provoke the crowd whether in the office, gas station and even on the road, where the rafters bombinette a close interest our friends gendarmes. So close in fact that any burst of speed was prohibited!

To mark the exclusive model, Citroën has not mégoté on aesthetic transformations, which are similar in fact to the high-end tuning.

Plate lowered by 15 mm, 30 mm wider track, 18-inch wheels flush (watch the sidewalks), dual exhaust and stainless steel ... with lots of carbon (air diffuser, wheel wells, underbody) .
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MILITARY LOOK

But that's not all! If you use the version painted black Obsidian, you will be entitled to an escalation of military aviation type stickers (optional) and orange paint on the roof, mirrors, grille and wheels ... You can s 'help but notice a resemblance to the themes chosen by Porsche for the 911 GT3 RS . But admit that there is less flattering comparison!

Once will not hurt a domestic industry, a real effort is made ​​to customize the interior.

Our copy contains the theme and orange on the dashboard, as well as stickers. In addition, real bucket seats were introduced. They offer a surprising retention, but significantly penalize the roominess in the rear.

Finally, the DS3 Racing adopts faux carbon inserts on the center console, steering wheel and door-cons. Between us, they do a bit fake. Too bad, because the finish is rather flattering and general staffing fairly complete: 18-inch wheels, bucket seats, automatic climate control, reversing radar, radio, cruise control ...