Dacia, the Romanian-based company of Renault that specializes in economy cars, revealed their Duster Competition model to enter France’s Trophee Andros ice-racing series. The Duster will be driven by France’s best driver Alain Prost. The company says that this tough test will give Dacia a chance to showcase the fact that robustness forms an integral part of the brand’s DNA!
The Duster ice racer is equipped with a specially developed 3.0 liter V6 with 350hp at 7,500rpm and 360Nm of torque at 5,500rpm. Obviously it has a 4×4 limited slip differential linked to a 6-speed SADEV sequential gearbox, and also a four-wheel-steering, a must for this type of racing cars.
DACIA DUSTER COMPETITION TECHNICAL SPECS:
Tubular steel chassis
Double wishbone suspension
ENGINE
Renault-Nissan Alliance VQ 30
Position: mid-rear
Six cylinders (V6)
Number of valves: 24
Cubic capacity: 2,987cc
Bore x stroke: 93mm x 73.3mm
Maximum power: 257kW EEC (350hp) at 7,500rpm
Maximum torque: 360Nm EEC at 5,500rpm
TRANSMISSION
Six-speed SADEV sequential gearbox
BRAKES
Front: 260mm-diameter vented steel discs
Rear: 265mm-diameter steel discs
WHEELS
5.5″ x 16″ (magnesium)
Tyres: Continental Racing Contact 3
DIMENSIONS / WEIGHT
Length: 4,001mm
Width: 1,900mm
Front/rear track: 1,690mm
Wheelbase: 2,500mm
Weight: 950kg
Fuel tank capacity: 25 liters
