DS3 Cabrio Gets the "Racing" Treatment | Citroën
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January 21, 2015

DS3 Cabrio Gets the "Racing" Treatment | Citroën



Citroen DS3 Cabrio Racing



Citroen DS3 Cabrio Racing Arrives



Ahead of its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, Citroen will unveil the "DS3 Cabrio Racing Concept" at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.




Text by HORIGUCHI Yoshihiro (OPENERS)




DS3 Cabrio + DS3 Racing



"DS3 Cabrio" went on sale in Japan in June. went on sale in Japan in June, the open-top version of the Citroen DS3" is the open-top version. The "DS3 Cabrio Racing" is the DS3 Cabrio with its engine, transmission, and brakes tuned by Citroen Racing, active in WRC, to achieve a maximum output of 202ps. It can also be positioned as the open-top version of the "DS3 Racing" released in September 2011.



Citroen DS3 Cabrio Racing

Citroen DS3 Cabrio Racing



The concept model to be unveiled will feature a moon dark matte body and a sporty finish with a carbon kit. Black chrome accents are applied to various parts, including the door mirrors, and a carbon fiber-look canvas top is used for the roof. The front spoiler, brake calipers, and wheel hubs are painted red, and bold red lines run along the body, emphasizing its special nature.



A similar design is echoed throughout the interior, including the dashboard and door sills. The seats are bucket seats with a "watch strap" design, made from Nappa leather, Alcantara, and leather with DS embossing.



The equipment also reflects a unified design, with a child seat installed in the rear featuring the same watch strap leather design, and a helmet in the same color as the body also provided.



The world premiere of the DS3 Cabrio Racing is scheduled for the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.