Citroën has announced the DS 5LS R – a performance-inspired concept car based on the recently launched DS 5LS – will be unveiled at the Beijing Motor Show.
Powered by a 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine, developing 300 bhp and 400 Nm of torque, the DS 5LS R aims to follow on from the DS3 Cabrio Racing and DS4 Racing concept designs.
The chassis has been lowered by 15mm, compared to the production version and the concept has wider front tracks and a sequential gearbox, controlled by paddles behind the steering wheel.
The sports-orientated styling is complemented by an anodised red paint with a matt metallic finish. The concept also gets wide side stripes in matt carbon grey on the front doors. The ‘R’ signature features prominently around the exterior of the concept – on the bonnet, at the rear and on the sides of the car.
Further carbon-fibre components include the side signature trim, which extends across the top of the side windows to the boot, cutting through the rear quarter panel with a ‘shark fin’. The ‘DS Wings’ grille is finished in carbon grey dark chrome and the 20-inch wheels are carbon-coloured to match the polished aluminium on the exterior.
Inside, the DS identity is again reinforced, with a three-fabric version of the DS ‘watchstrap’ upholstery. The seats, dashboard, upper door panels and central armrest are finished with pearl top-stitching in red.
Additional details include real carbon-fibre inserts on the steering wheel, door panels and door handles, together with red-coloured touches for the air vents.
Source: Citroën
