Making their world premieres at the Geneva Motor Show, the brand new high-performance versions of the new DS 3 – DS 3 Performance and DS 3 Cabrio Performance – deliver an outstanding blend of efficiency, comfort, driveability and intense motoring pleasure, along with distinguished looks.
Developed by the DS Performance motorsport division, both variants produce 208hp, 300Nm of torque and CO2 emissions of just 125g/km. The 1.6 THP S&S engine is mated to a specially modified six-speed manual gearbox with a Torsen® limited-slip differential, for an exceptional drive and outstanding road holding.
The new DS 3 Performance sits 15mm lower, the front and rear tracks have been widened by 26mm and 14mm respectively, and the brake disks measure 323mm at the front (with special calipers) and 249mm at the rear; all combine to deliver exceptional agility.
The design teams were equally attentive to the sporting style of the new DS 3 Cabrio Performance with dual tailpipes, wide-wings, black diamond-cut 18-inch alloy wheels and gloss black front brake calipers. The interior continues this dynamic theme, with bucket seats and specific instrumentation.
In addition, the visually arresting ‘Performance Black’ versions see the DS take sports-oriented refinement to new heights, with a black body, featuring carbon side trims and a gloss gold roof (on the hatchback).
The interior design echoes the smart exterior, with a gold dashboard and gearstick base, and a wealth of additional comfort and safety equipment.
DS Automobiles also gace a debut to the DS E-TENSE, a unique all-electric GT car that embodies the brand’s future, mixing luxury, cutting-edge technology and high-end performance.
