Lynk & Co 03 Cyan concept revealed

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Lynk & Co has confirmed it will enter the FIA World Touring Car Cup in partnership with Cyan Racing, revealing a 500hp (373kW) road car concept based on its new 03 sedan.

When it hits the track in 2019, the Lynk & Co Cyan Racing 03 TCR will go head-to-head with racers from the likes of Audi, Honda, Hyundai and Volkswagen.

The TCR racer – pictured with 'Cyan' branding on the front and sides – will also spawn a "joint performance vehicle development project", based on the racy 03 Cyan concept (pictured).

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Lynk & Co says the 03 Cyan concept is the racing division's take on a TCR racer for the road – similar to Volkswagen's Golf GTI TCR road car.

However, where the VW makes around 213kW in road-going form, the 03 Cyan is claimed to produce 500hp (373kW).

While it's not a production model, the 03 Cyan is the "first step" towards an "extended performance offer" according to Lynk & Co, indicating the brand plans to make a high-po version of its new sedan."

The fusion between Lynk & Co and Cyan Racing will form the spearhead of our automotive performance debut.

The combination of Lynk & Co's challenge of auto industry conventions and Cyan Racing's vast motorsport and performance experience are two key elements in this unique cooperation," said Victor Yang, vice president of communications at Lynk & Co's parent, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group.

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Above: Lynk & Co 03 Cyan (left), Lynk & Co Cyan Racing 03 TCR (right)Swedish champion racing driver, Thed Björk, has been confirmed as one of Lynk & Co's drivers for the Cyan Racing team in 2019, also pulling the covers off the race car at a private event at Fuji Raceway in Japan."

To once again aim for the World Title when starting my seventh season with Cyan Racing is a dream coming true.

Especially combined with this groundbreaking cooperation with Lynk & Co that will include the development of a high-performance concept road car is nothing less than amazing," Björk said.

While this is Cyan Racing's first time working with Lynk & Co, the racing firm has history with the Chinese brand's fellow Geely subsidiary, Volvo, having collaborated with the Swedish manufacturer on the C30 Concept and S60 Concept. here for more images, and let us know what you think in the comments!

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