1:18 OTTO Citroen Saxo Tour de Corse Rallye de France 2001 Winner #53 Loeb OT197

The 1:18 OTTO Citroen Saxo S1600 Tour de Corse Rallye de France 2001 #53 Loeb OT197 is a limited edition diecast car model by OTTOMOBILE. This highly detailed replica of the Citroen Saxo features a multi-color design, resin material, and a scale of 1:18. Perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of contemporary cars, this model captures the essence of the vehicle driven by Loeb in the Rallye de France in 2001, making it a valuable addition to any collection.

The Citroën Saxo S1600 #53, driven by Sébastien Loeb and co-driven by Daniel Elena, participated in the 2001 Tour de Corse – Rallye de France, a round of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) in the Junior World Rally Championship (JWRC) category.

Overview:

• Car: Citroën Saxo Kit Car Super 1600

• Event: Tour de Corse – Rallye de France 2001

• Driver: Sébastien Loeb (France)

• Co-driver: Daniel Elena (Monaco)

• Car number: #53

• Team: Citroën Sport

• Category: JWRC (Junior WRC)

• Result: 🥇 1st in JWRC, very dominant performance

• Overall Position: 20th overall (among all classes)

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Highlights:

• Loeb’s win in Corsica was part of his dominant 2001 JWRC season, where he won 5 of 6 rallies.

• The Citroën Saxo S1600 was one of the most competitive cars in the Super 1600 class, with a naturally aspirated 1.6L engine and front-wheel drive.

• This performance helped establish Loeb’s reputation, leading to his debut in the top WRC class with Citroën shortly after.

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Car Details – Citroën Saxo S1600:

• Engine: 1.6L naturally aspirated inline-4

• Power: ~215 hp @ ~8500 rpm

• Drive: Front-wheel drive (FWD)

• Transmission: 6-speed sequential gearbox

• Weight: ~950 kg

• Special Features: Wide body kit, rally suspension, stripped interior with roll cage

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