PARIS — Citroën has released information on the C2-R2 Max, a rally car available to customers as a kit car. This car validates Citroën's plan to race in the FIA Junior World Rally Championship in 2008.
This hot hatch sits between Citroën's C2 Super 1600 and the C2-R2 but is still loaded with all the rally goodies at a slightly more affordable price. Designed under the new FIA 'Group R' regulations, the Max has a quick 1.6-liter engine making 190 horsepower, along with an adjustable rear suspension, larger brakes and a hydraulic steering rack.
"From the outside, the car looks largely the same [compared with the standard C2-R2]," said Alexis Avril, Citroën Sport's customer competition technical manager. The car was launched at Satory's Val d'Or circuit by 2007 European Rally champion Simon Jean-Joseph and FIA Junior WRC rookie Sébastien Ogier. The C2-R2 will be available through Citroën Sport and is scheduled to be homologated on March 1 by the FIA.
What this means to you: The C2-R2 Max's 190-hp engine allows it to rival cars from the rally class above it. — Mike Lysaght, Correspondent
This hot hatch sits between Citroën's C2 Super 1600 and the C2-R2 but is still loaded with all the rally goodies at a slightly more affordable price. Designed under the new FIA 'Group R' regulations, the Max has a quick 1.6-liter engine making 190 horsepower, along with an adjustable rear suspension, larger brakes and a hydraulic steering rack.
"From the outside, the car looks largely the same [compared with the standard C2-R2]," said Alexis Avril, Citroën Sport's customer competition technical manager. The car was launched at Satory's Val d'Or circuit by 2007 European Rally champion Simon Jean-Joseph and FIA Junior WRC rookie Sébastien Ogier. The C2-R2 will be available through Citroën Sport and is scheduled to be homologated on March 1 by the FIA.
What this means to you: The C2-R2 Max's 190-hp engine allows it to rival cars from the rally class above it. — Mike Lysaght, Correspondent
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