Mit dem Citroën C-Elysée WTCC stellt Citroen den ersten nach den neuen Regularien der WTCC gebauten Motorsport Rennwagen vor. Auf der IAA in Frankfurt soll der durchaus schnittige Racer dem breiten Publikum präsentiert werden. Die technischen Details nach dem Klick!
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – C-Elysée WTCC
CHASSIS
- Structure
Reinforced body with welded, multi-point roll cage - Bodywork
Steel and composite fibre
ENGINE
- Type
Citroën Racing – 1.6-litre turbocharged direct injection engine - Bore x stroke
82×75.5mm - Capacity
1,598cc - Maximum power
380bhp at 6,000rpm - Maximum torque
400Nm at 4,500rpm - Specific output
237.8bhp/litre - Distribution
Double overhead camshaft
4 valves per cylinder - Fuel feed
Direct injection controlled by Magneti Marelli unit
CLUTCH
- Type
Carbon-fibre twin-disk
TRANSMISSION
- Type
Front-wheel drive - Gearbox
Sadev six-speed sequential – Manual control - Differentials
Mechanical self-locking differential
BRAKES
- Front
380mm ventilated discs with four-piston callipers - Rear
300mm ventilated discs, with two-piston callipers - Distribution
Adjustable from cockpit
SUSPENSION
- Type
MacPherson (front and rear) - Shock absorbers
Adjustable
STEERING
- Type
Hydraulic power-assisted steering
WHEELS
- Dimensions
10×18-inch wheels – Yokohama tyres (Ø 660 x 275)
DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT AND CAPACITIES
- Length/width
4,577mm/1,950mm - Wheel base
2,700mm - Track
1,750mm (front and rear) - Fuel tank
50 litres - Weight
1,100kg with driver (regulations)
(Fotos: Citroen/Np)