DS 3
| Citroën DS3 | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Citroën |
| Production | 2009 – present |
| Assembly | Poissy, France |
| Designer | Mark Lloyd |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Supermini |
| Body style | 3-door hatchback |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Related | Citroën C3 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.4 L I4 16v 1.6 L I4 16v 1.6 L THP 16v I4 1.6 L I4 HDi |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual 6-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 3,950 mm (155.5 in) |
| Width | 1,710 mm (67.3 in) |
| Height | 1,460 mm (57.5 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | [ [Citroën C2]] |
The Citroën DS3 is a supermini, produced by French manufacturer Citroën from 2009. This is the first car in the new DS (Different Spirit) range from Citroën. It was first hinted by the concept car Citroën DS Inside.[1] This range of vehicle shares no common feature with, and is in no way the successor to, the Citroën DS. The DS3 is a compact car which competes against the MINI, Alfa Romeo MiTo and Audi A1.
The DS3 features prominently in the video for the Pixie Lott song "Broken Arrow". It is the first car that has had product placement in a British music video.[2]
The DS3 has been named 2010 Car of the Year by Top Gear magazine.
Citroën revamping their DS3 line for the summer of 2011 with a new, limited edition model, a new color and a new decal on the roof. The new color is brun Hickory, a shade of dark brown that recently made its debut on the DS3′s bigger sibling, the DS4. One of the DS3′s strongest selling points is the ability for a customer to personalize their car when they order it by mixing and matching body and roof colors, decals, and so on. This new color helps that by bringing the total amount of available body colors to ten.
A new decorative sticker theme for the roof has also made its appearance. The theme was the one that won Citroën’s Créative Award contest and is named Flavio, after its Italian designer.
The biggest news is the availability of the Matière Grise edition. It’s a limited edition of 750 cars throughout Europe. It is finished in flat gray paint with chromed mirrors, chromed door trim and chromed tail light surrounds. The roof can be ordered in either white or black and the only available rims are 17″ alloys, also available in white or black[3].
In June of 2011 Citroën announced that they had taken their 100,000th DS3 order[4].
Engines[5]
| Petrol engine | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h,s | Top speed | Note | CO2 emission (g/km) |
| VTi 95 | I4 | 1397 cc | 95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp) @6000 rpm | 135 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft) @4000 rpm | 10.6 | 114 mph (183 km/h) | 134 | |
| VTi 120 | I4 | 1598 cc | 120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) @6000 rpm | 160 N⋅m (118 lb⋅ft) @4200 rpm | 8.9 | 118 mph (190 km/h) | 136 | |
| THP 150[6] | I4 | 1598 cc | 157 PS (115 kW; 155 hp) @6000 rpm | 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) @1400-4000 rpm | 7.3 | 133 mph (214 km/h) | 155 | |
| Diesel engine | ||||||||
| Model | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h,s | Top speed | Note | CO2 emission (g/km) |
| HDi 90 FAP | I4 | 1560 cc | 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) @3750 rpm | 230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft) @2000 rpm | 11.3/11.5 | 112 mph (180 km/h) | HDi 90 FAP "99 g" | 104/99 |
| HDi 110 FAP | I4 | 1560 cc | 110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) @4000 rpm | 270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft) @2000 rpm | 9.8 | 118 mph (190 km/h) | 115 | |
Transmissions
| Petrol engine | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Years | Standard | Optional |
| VTi 95 | 2009- | 5-speed manual | - |
| VTi 120 | 2009- | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
| THP 150 | 2009- | 6-speed manual | - |
| Diesel engine | |||
| Model | Years | Standard | Optional |
| HDi 90 FAP | 2009- | 5-speed manual | - |
| HDi 110 FAP | 2009- | 6-speed manual | - |
Citroën DS3 Racing
A 207 hp (154 kW) version,[7] the DS3 Racing, was introduced at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. It is expected to be the street-legal version of Citroën's next rally car when the Citroën C4 is retired from motorsport after the 2010 WRC season. The new 0-62 mph time is 6.5 seconds and the increased top speed is 146 mph (235 km/h).
Links
DS3owners Dedicated Citroen DS3 online community
References
- ^ {Citroën DS3 Concept images and first details revealed, Global Motors, 5 February 2009
- ^ Pixie Lott tunes in to Citroën, UK: Girlracer, Sep 16 2010
{{citation}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Citroën updates the DS3 line with new limited-edition model and new colors".
- ^ "Citroën celebrates the 100,000th order for a DS3".
- ^ "Citroen DS3 Technical specifications UK site". Retrieved 24 March 2010.
- ^ "Citroen DS3 1.6 THP 150 6-Gang manuell Sportchic (115 kW) [10] Test Auto" (in Template:De icon). Testberichte.de. Retrieved 2 June 2011.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ^ "Citroën DS3 Racing - 1.6 THP 16V Racing Black 3d - Facts & Figures". Parkers. Retrieved 2 June 2011.
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