Chinese Impression: Citroën DS 5LS R Concept

Looking to gain muscle recognition at the 2014 Beijing Motor Show later this month, Citroën has taken the wraps off the DS 5LS R Concept which packs a whopping 300 hp under the hood.

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The concept is based on the Chinese-market long wheelbase DS 5, but that’s where the similarity ends. Citroën outfitted the 5LS R with a WRC-inspired 1.6-liter turbocharged engine (also found in the Peugeot RCZ), producing 300-horsepower and 295 lb.-ft. of torque. The chassis has been lowered by 15mm and features a wider front-track than the standard DS 5, 20-inch distinctive wheels, and new brakes engineered to bring it to a halt.

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Citroën hasn’t revealed how power gets to the ground yet although they have disclosed that it will be through a sequential paddle-shift gearbox.

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A lower body kit surround is designed to draw attention to its aggressive stance and the purple-on-dark gray color scheme sports a vertical stripe on the front doors a la Audi R8.  Inside the sports theme is also emphasized with leather upholstery, Alcantara, carbon fiber veneer and a stopwatch on the dashboard.

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Whether the DS 5LS R makes in onto production and actually outside of China remains to be seen.  We’re still waiting to see what becomes of the Numero 9 Concept that Citroën showed last year which was supposed to make it to the streets of Bejing.

 

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