BOY'S TOY lucky boy..

Roverron · 15th September 2010, 18:28

Well I never thought I'd do it.

But I am now driving a petrol turbo.
Its a Citroen DS3 1.6 Dsport, direct injection BMW engine, 154bhp, max torque of 177lbs ft at (wait for it) 1400rpm! That's even lower than the diesels and the torque curve is ruler flat to 5500rpm.

Of course there is a reason for this - they've gagged the engine and restricted the fuelling to stop the torque building with revs. Or at least they had - not now its been remapped and the boost turned up its amazing.

Fortunately the chassis is equally impressive or it would be a bit of a handful.

I've done a write up here:

http://energytuning.co.uk/Ds3/ds3.htm

Its actually quite spacious, does 38-42mpg is comfortable, quiet and refined.

Must be the fastest thing on 4 wheels for the money and the most fun fully clothed!

ron

15th September 2010, 18:28	#1
Roverron Gets stuck in Rover Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tarbert Posts: 980 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	BOY'S TOY lucky boy.. Well I never thought I'd do it. But I am now driving a petrol turbo. Its a Citroen DS3 1.6 Dsport, direct injection BMW engine, 154bhp, max torque of 177lbs ft at (wait for it) 1400rpm! That's even lower than the diesels and the torque curve is ruler flat to 5500rpm. Of course there is a reason for this - they've gagged the engine and restricted the fuelling to stop the torque building with revs. Or at least they had - not now its been remapped and the boost turned up its amazing. Fortunately the chassis is equally impressive or it would be a bit of a handful. I've done a write up here: http://energytuning.co.uk/Ds3/ds3.htm Its actually quite spacious, does 38-42mpg is comfortable, quiet and refined. Must be the fastest thing on 4 wheels for the money and the most fun fully clothed! ron __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Click to visit my website Ron on Twitter MyFacebook page