2011 Citroen DS3 R3 Review

We have some information, picture, feature and detail about Citroen DS3 R3 : The R3 Citroen DS3, the model is set to make its debut in late 2010 to mobilize, come with 1.6-liter four-cylinder THP (turbo high pressure) machine, which has been developed using the machinery of PSA production. One of the major innovations in its concern R3 DS3 gearbox. For the first time, a racing products customers have been equipped with semi-automatic gearbox, which reduces the time it is used to change gear and increase reliability. In addition to the overall power, special attention has been given to increasing the engine torque to improve traction, one of the key factors in providing an efficient driving performance.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

CHASSIS
Structure Reinforced body with welded, multi-point roll cage
Bodywork DS3 THP 150 with specific roof-mounted air intake and rear-view mirrors

ENGINE
Type 1.6 THP PSA
Bore x stroke 77×85.8 mm
Capacity 1,598cc
Maximum power 210bhp at 4,750rpm
Maximum torque 35Nm at 3,000rpm
Specific output 131.4bhp/litre
Distribution Double overhead camshaft valve train
Breaker arm with adapted cam profile
Specific pistons, connecting rods, engine flywheel and camshaft
Fuel feed Direct injection
Motorized single throttle valve

CLUTCH
Type Thrust mechanism
184mm cerametallic twin-disk

TRANSMISSION
Type Front-wheel drive
Gearbox Six-speed sequential
Control Electronically controlled with steering wheel-mounted paddle
Differential Self-locking type ZF differential

BRAKES
Front Ventilated disks, 330x30mm (tarmac) and 300x30mm (gravel)
4-piston callipers
Rear 300x8mm discs
2-piston callipers
Distribution Adjustable
Handbrake Hydraulic control

SUSPENSION
Front McPherson type
Specific hinges and hub carriers
Rear H-shaped axles
Shock absorbers BOS three-track adjustable shock absorbers (low-and high-speed compression and rebound)
Adjustable hydraulic bump stop

STEERING
Type Hydraulic power-assisted steering

WHEELS
Tarmac 7×17’’ wheels
BFGoodrich 200/50/R17 tyres
Gravel 6×15’’ wheels
BFGoodrich 195/70/R15 tyres

DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT AND CAPACITIES
Length 3,948mm
Width 1,715mm
Wheel base 2,465mm
Track 1,520mm (front) – 1,490mm (rear)
Fuel tank 67 litres
Weight 1,230kg with driver pairing (regulations)
Weight distribution 64/36% (front/rear)

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