Citroen has unveiled the C-Elysee WTCC, which is going to take place in 2014 World Touring Car Championship. The race car will be the very first vehicle to be designed in accordance with the new regulations, currently being prepared by the FIA for the category next year.
“Choosing C-Elysee as the basis for our WTCC car reflects very clearly our determination to use racing as an active means of supporting our commercial development. With rounds in Latin America, Morocco, China and Russia, the WTCC race calendar is genuinely global, and it will be a real advantage to run a C-Elysee, a key driver of our growth, in front of large crowds of enthusiastic motorsport fans.”, commented Frédéric Banzet, CEO of the Citroën Brand.
The exterior boasts an integrated aerodynamic splitter, modified front bumper, widened front and rear wings as well as stylish rear wing. There is also a set of 18” super-light alloy wheels fitted with performance racing tires.
The power is coming from a 1.6 liter turbocharged engine with 380HP (279 kW) at 6,000RPM and 400Nm (296 lb-ft) at 4,500 RPM of torque. The curb weight is just 1,100 kg (including the driver).
After making its first track outing a few days ago, Citroen C-Elysee WTCC has now begun a programme of development tests. The car will make its first public appearance at the Frankfurt International Motor Show (12-22 September).
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) |
Source: Citroen
Citroen C-Elysee and Citroen C4 L are the new models which are part of the Citroen‘s goal to extend the C range. They come with highly specific personalities, which are designed with a lot of style, technology, innovation and quality.
