雪铁龙在巴黎车展发布了C3 WRC概念车和全新C3掀背车。这款概念车采用突出的赛车外观，这款车使雪铁龙重新恢复了赛车精神，而车厂希望能在接下来的赛季中能进一步将其发扬光大。雪铁龙宣称，这款车非常接近量产版。它的车尾配备硕大尾翼和双排气尾管以及新的车身面板，使车身宽度增至1875毫米。该车重量比量产版降低25公斤。这款车搭载一台四缸引擎，功率达到283千瓦/380马力。这台涡轮增压引擎功率获得大幅提升，其凸轮外缘增至36毫米。更突出的前保险杠增加了新的进气口，同时使车头获得更好气动布局，而尾翼和车身面板也有相同效果。该车将参加明年的蒙特卡洛拉力赛以及其他比赛。

380-hp Citroen C3 WRC Concept let loose in Paris

At the 2016 Paris Motor Show, Citroen introduced the C3 WRC concept alongside its all-new C3 hatchback. Along with dramatic racing looks, the concept brings with it a revived racing spirit that Citroen hopes to expand on in the upcoming season.

The C3 WRC concept, Citroen claims, is “very close to the finalized car.” On the back, a massive rear wing pairs with dual exhaust tips and a new set of body panels that extend out to 73 inches (1875 millimeters) wide. The car is 55 pounds (25 kilograms) lighter than the stock version - but it’s not the minor weight shavings that should impress you, it’s the power.

Under the hood is a 380-horsepower (283-kilowatts) version of the stock four-cylinder engine. Of course, the turbo has been significantly upgraded and now flanges out to 1.5 inches (36 millimeters). A more protruded front bumper increases air intake and allows for even greater aerodynamic support, as do the aforementioned rear wings and body panels.

With a few minor tweaks, the C3 WRC will transform from the concept you see here into a true rally competitor. It will take the stage at the Rally Monte Carlo in 2017, and continue on through the rest of the season pending initial success.