Citroën Releases Official Photos of Golf R-Rivaling DS4 Racing Concept with 256-Horses

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Less than 24 hours after bringing you the first pictures of the DS4R that were leaked onto the web on Thursday, Citroën released official images of the concept model that will be make its world premiere at the 82nd Geneva Motor Show in early March.

As reported, the DS4 Racing Concept is powered by a tuned version of the 1.6-liter turbocharged engine found in many of the PSA Peugeot-Citreon group models and which was developed in conjunction with the BMW Group.

In the DS4 R concept, it puts out a whopping 256 HP – that's 160 HP per liter, which Citroen says is a record for a mass-production car. At the same time, despite its high output, CO2 emissions are just 155 g/km.

Like the DS3 R that kicked off the French firm's “Racing” performance line, the DS4R study makes its presence felt with a ground effects kit that includes tweaked bumpers with large air intakes on the front, carbon fiber trim on the grille, a diffuser at the rear, wheel-arch extensions and side sills.

Furthermore, the ride height has been lowered by 35 mm compared to the regular model and the tracks have been widened by 55 mm at the front and 75 mm at the rear giving the car a squatter, more aggressive stance.

Citroën is not saying, but sources state that a production version modeled after the study will follow next year providing the French carmaker with a direct competitor against the VW Golf R and the Ford Focus ST.

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New Citroën DS4 Racing Hot Hatch Leaked Ahead of its Geneva Motor Show Debut

As with many other upcoming models that were scheduled for a debut at the 82nd Geneva International Auto Salon but fell victims to numerous leaks, the Citroën DS4 R was unceremoniously unveiled today after the first official pictures fell into the hands of an Eastern European website.

We don't know much officially about the Citroën DS4 R, whereas "R" stands for Racing, so we're not entirely sure if it's a showcar or the final production model, though the carbon fiber decoration on the front grille suggests it's the former.

The DS4 R follows in the footsteps of the DS3 Racing featuring aggressive yet chic bodywork with a modified front bumper, wheel arch extensions that house larger alloy wheels, side skirts, a roof spoiler and a new rear bumper with a central diffuser plus two tail pipes.

If the DS3 R is anything to go by, then the five-door DS4 R (don’t let the hidden rear door handles fool you) should also sport an upgraded interior along with a tuned chassis and a more powerful engine under its hood, possibly based on the 1.6-liter twin-scroll turbocharged unit co-developed by PSA Peugeot-Citroen and BMW Group.

We should have more information soon, this time from Citroën, so stay tuned for more.

Another hat tip to our scooper Bruno Miguel P. S. Rodrigues!

Story References: Citroen via Autoforum

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Dovizioso Wants To Change The Style Of Racing

-Andrea Dovizioso will be riding Yamaha motorcycles in the 2012 season, having previously drove over the motor Honda. With both motors have different characteristics, Dovizioso was preparing to change the style of driving.

During these more familiar menggeber Doviziso Honda motor on the Racecourse, including last season when it became one of three racers Repsol Honda.

Failing to secure a seat in the team, the season Dovizioso will be racing for Team Monster Yamaha Tech 3. He will undergo automatic new experiences on top of Yamaha motor.

"There is a big difference between Honda and Yamaha. They have very different characteristics, "Dovizioso to MCN.

It is now the focus of Dovizioso. In the process of adaptation, a half-hour Italy so rider 125cc 2004 it will use pre-season test session at Sepang on 28 February-1 March ahead to familiarize themselves with the new mounts.

"I have to try and work hard so aspects in the Yamaha advantage in sectors such as braking, when entering the corner and in the center of the bend. And I had to do a lot of changes since four years I've been with Honda in MotoGP and there is only one way ride it, "he said.

Change the style of driving is obviously in need of a thorough hard work. That effort was indeed the most appropriate test is conducted in this time so that more can already perform Dovizioso nyetel with Yamaha in the last pre-season test at Jerez on March 23-25.

"The Honda you have to cut off the path and tried immediately raised his motorcycle as quickly as possible. It's the fastest way to the motor that drove, but this could not be applied with Yamaha. "

"With the Yamaha you could put the brakes on the late, menggeber with high speed in the middle of the bend, so I have to change everything. I had to change the way using traction control and all that, but I'm happy with our work at Sepang (on tests in early February), "beber racers who are familiar accosted Dovi.


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