Monday 14th June 2010

Citroen Gets All Spicy for Goodwood

Hot DS3, GT supercar and electric supercar concept set for FoS

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Citroen will bring a surprisingly hot trio of cars to the Goodwood Festival of Speed, including the DS3 Racing hot hatch.

The participation of the DS3 Racing in this year's FoS will mark the UK debut for the eagerly awaited 200hp turbocharged hot hatch - which will be limited to a production run of just 1000 units, and will go on sale in the UK before the end of the year.

Also making its UK debut is the all-electric Survolt supercar concept which, according to Citroen, is "A blend of high-fashion extravagance and motor racing dynamism," that takes the essence of Citroën's Revolte concept - performance, cutting-edge technology and luxury - and adds an assertive sporting dimension."

No, we don't really know what they mean by that either - but the car does look quite interesting, at least.

The stunning GT by Citroen concept will also return to the Festival of Speed's prestigious Supercar Paddock - and will find its way up the famous Goodwood hill climb, too.

If you want to find your way up the hill climb, you can do that too by coming on Thursday 1 July (the day before the FoS proper) to the new 'Moving Motor Show and bagging a test drive up the hill.

Team PH will be there, too (as we will for the rest of the weekend), manning our very own stand - though whether that will be an incentive for you to come or to stay away, we're not so sure.

If you can brave the possibility of meeting the team, you can get your Moving Motor Show tickets here

[gumsie]

I'm usually quite snobby when it comes to cars, but lately I tell you there've been some lovely ones around. Especially from the bread and butter manufacturers.
I mean these three Citroens are lovely. The bottom two are spectacular. And that Peugeot that's just been released. DAMN!

[soad]

Not bad lookers even if the one on top is styled a bit chavvy.

[HereBeMonsters]

Ah, at last. I might actually be able to get some info on the DS3 Racing, as my local dealer has been epically useless.

[SDxsi]

I really like the look of that Survolt. Shame about the engine, stick a dirty great v10 or 12 in there and it'll be perfect.

[ArtVandelay]

SDxsi said:

I really like the look of that Survolt. Shame about the engine, stick a dirty great v10 or 12 in there and it'll be perfect.

Looks quite Veyron-esque with the two tone vent thing going on.

[ShadownINja]

gumsie said:

And that Peugeot that's just been released.

Yes, I look forward to seeing that on the street. In terms of new cars, so far I've seen two X1s. zzz

[Imafreeman]

Saw a DS3 the other day. Those LED lights on the front look hideous

[ZesPak]

ShadownINja said:

gumsie said:

And that Peugeot that's just been released.

Yes, I look forward to seeing that on the street. In terms of new cars, so far I've seen two X1s. zzz

See one on the dealer courjard every day, it's always on another place so I bet he's driving it himself.

It look quite nice in white with the black roof.

[delta037]

A friend bought a new DS earlier this year and already it's had to go back to the dealer with door seal problems. So much for premium product....

[RJDM3]

Does the DS3 mark the start of more interesting cars from Citroen? certainly looks more interesting than the crap they have been pumping out for years

[ZesPak]

RJDM3 said:

Does the DS3 mark the start of more interesting cars from Citroen? certainly looks more interesting than the crap they have been pumping out for years

Could be argued, but I tought the C4 started something for citroën (again).

I hope they are back on track with the DS3 tough, looks very smart imho!