First photos of Citroen DS3 WRC Behind the wheel is Sebastien Loeb

The vehicle was intercepted during the test. Behind the wheel is Sebastien Loeb.

WRC version of the DS3 will soon replace the current, championship C4 WRC. Under the rules for next year rally cars will use smaller 1.6-liter engine instead of the current volume of 2.0 liters.

Citroen DS3 WRC is ready and tested by six-time rally champion Sebastien Loeb of France on the roads. Loeb next year will compete in particular with this car in the World Rally Championship.

Some time ago we showed you pictures of the rally version of the DS3, which have more binding "Rally Accessories - cage (rollcage), racing wheels and tires, air hole in the passenger compartment, etc. This time the vehicle looks completely finished, although as familiar in the flap was placed 2.0-liter turbo engine of this, championship C4 WRC.

DS3 group R3T further elaborated using 1.6-liter THP turbo engine with 210 hp and 350 Nm. Six-speed gearbox is sequential and is borrowed from Citroen C4 WRC.