CITROEN'S up-market DS brand is introducing special features on a range of its motors with styling which has been used on its entries in the Formula E electric race cars.

Named DS Performance Line the models have been created by the brand's engineers and designers - along with the DS Performance motor sport division.

The special finish will be available on the DS 3 hatchback, the DS 3 Cabrio, the DS 4 and the DS 5.

Each body style comes with a contrasting black roof, combined with specific body colours. There are seven for choices for the DS 3, six for the DS4, and five for the DS 5.

New large gloss black alloy wheels feature the DS logo set against a red background on the centre caps to add exclusivity to the DS Performance Line models.

Interior features include chrome inserts on the steering wheel and door sill protectors and LED illumination in the cabin.

The Performance Line models also feature the DS brand's latest technological developments including a seven-inch touchscreen, satellite navigation, Mirror Screen and Apple CarPlay connectivity and the DS range of online app-based services.

The new offering from DS will go on sale in the UK on October 1. Prices are still to be announced.