Citroen revealed this week their new World Touring Car Championship race car - the C-Elysee WTCC. The world debut of the Citroen C-Elysee WTCC is going to take place at this year's Frankfurt International Motor Show in September, which means that you'll be able to see Citroen's new racer in action in the 2014 season of the championship. WTCC prepare yourself! The Citroen C-Elysee WTCC is going to be driven by rally magician Sebastien Loeb. The WTCC C-Elysee is Citroen's first vehicle to comply with FIA's new regulations for its category. Here are some technical goodies. The Citroen C-Elysee WTCC is powered by a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine with direct injection that develops 380bhp at 6,000rpm at 400Nm at 4,500rpm. The weight of the car, including the driver, is 1,100kg.
The traction comes from the front wheels and the power is being delivered through a Sadev six-speed sequential transmission and a mechanical self-locking differential.
The optimized aerodynamics of the WTCC C-Elysee include a new front bumper and splitter, wider wheel arches, side skirts, a modified rear bumper with a huge rear splitter, and a massive rear wing. Even though Citroen did not release any images of the WTCC C-Elysee's interior, we can assume that there's a sport bucket seat in there, a full roll cage, and all the other racing equipment required by the FIA.
Currently, Citroen has started testing the C-Elysee WTCC.
Citroen C-Elysee WTCC Specifications:
CHASSIS
Structure Reinforced body with welded, multi-point roll cage
Bodywork Steel and composite fiber
ENGINE
Type Citroën Racing - 1.6-litre turbocharged direct injection engine
Bore x stroke 82x75.5mm
Capacity 1,598cc
Maximum power 380bhp at 6,000rpm
Maximum torque 400Nm at 4,500rpm
Specific output 237.8bhp/liter
Distribution Double overhead camshaft
4 valves per cylinder
Fuel feed Direct injection controlled by Magneti Marelli unit
CLUTCH
Type Carbon-fiber 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 calipers
Rear 300mm ventilated discs, with two-piston calipers
Distribution Adjustable from cockpit
SUSPENSION
Type MacPherson (front and rear)
Shock absorbers Adjustable
STEERING
Type Hydraulic power-assisted steering
WHEELS
Dimensions 10x18-inch wheels – Yokohama tires (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)
