'Citroen' factory team presents the new 'Citroen C3 ERX' on the Bikernieki track (PHOTO)

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A presentation of the new “Citroen C3 ERX” electric racing car has taken place on the Biķernieki track, where the fifth and sixth stages of the World Rally Cross Championship will take place this weekend. With this car, created with the support of the Citroen Racing factory, the French driver Siril Raymond will start this weekend as part of the “Projekt E” series. Jānis Baumanis, Natalija Barata and Sveins Barte Holtens will face him.

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” I am happy to join the Projekt E series, especially at the wheel of a French car. I believe that the Project E format fits my style. I am convinced that the electric rallycross will not only provide me with the necessary opportunities in this sport, but will also allow other pilots to start their careers in this discipline, which is perfect for demonstrating the incredible possibilities in electrical technology. The Citroen has a unique history in world motorsport, and it’s my honor to give the new Citroen C3 ERX its first release. I would like to thank STARD, Citroen Racing and Manfred Stol for their trust in driving this car. I will make every effort to do all the best in the Riga stage, ”says the two-time RX2 champion Sirils Reimonds.

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It will be recalled that Projekt E cars have been developed in cooperation with IMG and the Austrian company STARD (Stohl Advanced Research and Development). Projekt E cars will use the REVelution electric platform developed by STARD, which will provide up to 450kW (613hp) power, 1100Nm of torque and a maximum speed of 240km / h.

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