20/06/2011 16:39
French carmaker Citroen has announced its plans for next week's Goodwood Festival of Speed, including the debt of the new Citroen DS3 R3 rally car.
The new off-roader will being kicking up some dust on the Forest Rally stage at the event, which runs from June 30th to July 3rd.
From July 4th, 200 road-going versions of this 207 bhp car will be available in the UK, meaning hot-hatch fans will need to move fast to get their hands on one.
The car's vital stats include acceleration from 0 to 62 mph in just 6.5 seconds and a top speed of 146 mph from its 207 bhp engine.
Other Citroen highlights at the festival include the dramatically-styled all-electric Survolt supercar concept car, which will be making its first ever UK appearance.
This 162 mph car will be tackling the hill climb circuit at Goodwood twice a day during the four-day festival.
As well as striking looks, the Survolt concept boasts a highly impressive range of 124 miles between charges.
Written by Sebastian Turkenburg