Thread: R1

**aykutbilir** · 25th Apr 12, 10:11

Originally Posted by OldF

Citroen has now homologated a DS3 R1B.

Homologations (List of Homologation valid as from 01.03.2012)

Strange choice for Citroen to add DS3 R1 with Vti 120 hp engine.

**Sulland** · 25th Apr 12, 11:55

Originally Posted by aykutbilir

Strange choice for Citroen to add DS3 R1 with Vti 120 hp engine.

The next one up with THP155 has a turbo.

**tolis** · 26th Apr 12, 18:44

Quentin Gilbert tested the DS3 R1

**Sulland** · 26th Apr 12, 19:03

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comments on the test.

Do,we know price and specs on this one ?

**Sulland** · 29th Apr 12, 12:17

Congrats to Steve Røkland on class win on Pirelli Rally. This even if he drove many ss with a very squized exhaust system that had to be replaced with a spare from M-Sport HQ.

**Sulland** · 7th May 12, 12:55

Been out watching Rally Sørland this weekend.
Wow I am impressed by the debut of the Fiesta R1 driven by Anders Kjær.

Number 16 after day 1, up to 14 during first stages day 2, ending up with an splendid 19th at the end.

Check times and competition here; Live Timing

**Tom206wrc** · 8th May 12, 06:58

Originally Posted by tolis

Quentin Gilbert tested the DS3 R1

Interesting that Gilbert was chosen by Citroën as test driver: it shows how the make is confident in him...maybe the "next Ogier" ???

**Sulland** · 8th May 12, 08:24

Is there a price out for the DS3 R1 ?

What is the price for used Twingos in France (biggest market) and other places ?

**tolis** · 8th May 12, 14:39

Originally Posted by Tom206wrc

Interesting that Gilbert was chosen by Citroën as test driver: it shows how the make is confident in him...maybe the "next Ogier" ???

His name is not "Seb"!!!

**Sulland** · 20th May 12, 16:23

Impressed by the R1 on gravel. With a good driver it went like a train on gravel, and came 19th total.

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...46243470_n.jpg

The car is made for rental by people that just want to test rally, to check if they like it before buying a car. Smart system!!

Wondering about the strength btw the ford and the renault R1s, but the ford looked good And easy to drive I must say.

**Gordini** · 1st Jul 12, 23:33

Will it come 208 R1?

**titi_62** · 5th Jul 12, 13:50

Only a 208 R2 and a 208 R are announced. They shouldn't develop a 208 R1 because there is already a DS3 R1.

**Mirek** · 5th Jul 12, 14:08

That's no problem. They already admitted they would do both 208 and DS3 R5. I think it's rather easy to use same technology in two different bodyshells and for many reasons it makes sense to keep both brands in.

**Gordini** · 6th Jul 12, 00:11

Agree with you. Saves money.

**Sulland** · 28th Jul 12, 20:26

Have anyone competed in a R1 DS3 yet ?

**Tom206wrc** · 28th Jul 12, 23:56

Originally Posted by Sulland

Have anyone competed in a R1 DS3 yet ?

The Rallye-Jeunes Yann Bergues and Jérémy Beaux are running in it this season

But they lack of experience compared to the drivers of the Twingo R1 Trophy

Thus at Rallye du Rouergues, Sébastien Chardonnet(promising young driver)drove one and before losing many times(mistake or puncture or mechanical??)and the times were really good: he fought with the Twingo/Junior trophy leaders