Citroen has announced that its top flight DS3 Racing model will cost from £23,100.

Customers keen to place an order for the limited edition top spec DS3 can do so from 1st September, 2010.

The car was developed by Citroen Racing, the winning team behind five WRC Manufacturer's titles and six Driver's titles for Sébastien Loeb and co-driver Daniel Elena.

The specially tuned 1.6-litre THP engine produces 207hp and maximum torque of 275Nm.

The DS3 Racing boasts a top speed of 146mph, a 0-62mph time of just 6.5 seconds and takes just 26.5 seconds to cover 1,000m from a standing start.

Based on the top-of-the-range DS3 DSport THP 150, the DS3 Racing has been extensively modified.

Standard equipment includes automatic digital air conditioning, Bluetooth with USB connectivity and an eight-speaker HiFi system.

The DS3 Racing also has some new features such as S.ESP (Switchable Electronic Stability Programme) and the Citroen eTouch Assistance System.

Citroen has confirmed that 200 RHD cars will come to the UK. More than 1,500 enquiries have already been made through Citroen's UK website.

Regards,
Mike