CITROEN will be displaying two special vehicles at this year's Festival of Speed at Goodwood.

A replica of the Citroën Xsara WRC, as driven by Colin McRae in the 2003 World Rally Championship will be showcased at the event's Forest Rally Stage paddock, alongside ten other significant vehicles from the late rally champion's career. This will form part of a special tribute to the Scottish racing legend.

Over at the circuit's Technology Pavilion, Citroën's stunning concept supercar, the C-Métisse, will also be on display, making its first appearance in the UK.

With its aviation-inspired cockpit, gull-wing doors and fighter jet'-style roof controls, the C-Métisse, which debuted at the Paris Motor Show in 2006, proved that a high performance car could also be green. Capable of a top speed of 155mph, the Citroën has the ability to cover 45 miles per gallon on the combined cycle and emits just 174g/km of CO2 thanks to its three drive trains - an economical 208bhp V6 HDi diesel engine, plus two separate electric motors on the rear wheels to allow the car to run in Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mode.

The specially-designed carbonfibre body reduces the car's total weight to just 1,400kg including the batteries, enabling the C-Métisse to hit 0-62mph in just 6.2 seconds. A boost' function activated under heavy acceleration, engages the electric motors to combine with the combustion engine, enhancing the power and performance without increasing the fuel consumption.

The Goodwood Festival of Speed runs from July 11 to 13. For more information visit: www.goodwood.co.uk/fos