Suzuki SX4 WRC
The Suzuki Motor Corporation officially announced today that it will enter the World Rally Championship, starting in August 2007.
The Japanese team gained a lot of experience in the Junior World Rally Championship over the last few years, notably with the Ignis (winning the title with P.G. Andersson in 2004) and since last year with the Swift Super 1600.
However, Suzuki will introduce a new car to face the challenge of the World Rally Championship: the SX4 WRC. Here is a quick overview of its main characteristics:

Engine

Turbocharged

Developed from the J20 engine

Chain drive DOHC 4 valves per cylinder

ECU (32bit CPU) for Proto car

Number of cylinders: 4 in line
Aluminium block capacity (cc): 1997
Max power: 235kW (320bhp) @ 4,000-4,500rpm
Max torque: 637Nm (65mkg) @ 3,000rpm

Car Dimensions

Length: 4,125 mm
Width: 1,770 mm
Height: 1,450 mm
Wheelbase: 2,525 mm

Weight: 1,230 kg (minimum authorised)

Wheels

Rims: Tarmac: 8 x 18 inch; Gravel: 7 x 15 inch
Tyres: Tarmac: 20/65-18; Gravel: 17/65-15

Transmission


Gearbox with sequential controls on the steering wheel (5 speeds)

4WD Carbon three disc clutch

Centre: electronic differentials
Front and rear: mechanical differentials

Front brakes

Tarmac: ventilated discs (dia: 370 mm), 8-pot callipers
Gravel: ventilated discs (dia: 304 mm), 4-pot callipers

Rear brakes

Tarmac: ventilated discs (dia: 358 mm), 4-pot calipers
Gravel: ventilated discs (dia: 304 mm), 4-pot callipers

Hydraulic handbrake

Suspension

Front and rear: MacPherson type with coil spring,
With Reiger Shock Absorbers

Steering

Hydraulic power assisted

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