A Century of Cars: 75. Solido Citroen Xsara WRC

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The Xsara was a development of the Citroën ZX and Peugeot 306 shared platform of chassis and running gear. The 306 and the related Citroën ZX were widely regarded as the best handling small family cars of the time until the arrival of the Ford Focus

It came in three and five-door hatchback and five-door estate body styles; the estate was marketed as the Break and the three-door as the Coupé. The styling shared cues with the larger Bertone designed Xantia, but was regarded as bland by the motoring press.

The Xsara World Rally Car, based on the road-going Xsara hatchback but ultimately having very little resemblance to it under the skin, was one of the most successful cars ever to compete in the World Rally Championship. In 1999, the WRCs predecessor, the two-wheel-drive naturally aspirated Xsara Kit Car, won overall in Rallye Catalunya and Tour de Corse. This car was considered the best car in the class.
 		    
A Century of Cars: 75. Solido Citroen Xsara WRC A Century of Cars: 75. Solido Citroen Xsara WRC A Century of Cars: 75. Solido Citroen Xsara WRC    
A Century of Cars: 75. Solido Citroen Xsara WRC A Century of Cars: 75. Solido Citroen Xsara WRC A Century of Cars: 75. Solido Citroen Xsara WRC    
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