Italy's Bologna Motor Show, with no less than six driving and racing tracks inside the exhibition area, is renowned as the world's most performance orientated motor show, so its no surprise that Citroën has used Bologna to release the hot version of the Citroën C3, the VTR.

The C3 VTR offers a new striking sporty image with its specially designed body and trim. Visual cues include the colour-keyed wraparound lower body trim, and the imposing design of the sports bumpers, extended wheel arches and side sill extensions. The C3 VTR's personality is further underlined by its 16" alloy wheels, fog lamps and chrome-plated tail pipe.

The attention to detail and finish is further illustrated by the colour-keyed side mouldings, fog light trims, black painted door handles and special VTR badging.

The interior of the Citroen C3 VTR is bright and sophisticated, with dark-grey trim for the door panels, two-tone upholstery for the standard sports seats and a leather steering wheel and gear lever knob.

The C3 VTR is fitted with the 83 kW 1.6i 16V engine combined with a five speed manual gearbox. The running gear - McPherson front suspension and rear axle with a flexible transverse beam - is designed to combine precise on-road behaviour with sharp, firm reactions with revised suspension settings.