Ford`s weapon for next season
Following the official launch of the Focus RS WRC 06 this morning at the Bologna Motor Show, here is a look at the technical specifications of Ford`s contender for the 2006 World Rally Championship:
Engine
Ford 2.0-litre Pipo built I4 Duratec WRC engine. Four cylinders, 16 valves, two litres. Pi electronic engine management system. Garrett turbocharger (with FIA required 34 mm inlet restrictor). Air intercooler. Catalytic converter.

Power
300 bhp at 6000 rpm

Torque
550 Nm at 4000 rpm

Transmission
Permanent four-wheel drive with M-Sport designed active, centre differential. Pi electronic differential control units. M-Sport / Ricardo five speed sequential gearbox with electro-hydraulically controlled shift. M-Sport / Sachs multi disc carbon clutch.

Suspension
Front and rear: MacPherson struts (front) and Trailing-Arm (rear) with Reiger external reservoir dampers, adjustable in bump and rebound. Fully adjustable fabricated steel links. Front and rear anti-roll bars. Cast steel uprights. Ceramic wheel bearings.

Brakes
Gravel (front and rear): 300mm Brembo ventilated discs with Brembo four piston monoblock calipers.

Asphalt (front and rear): 370mm Brembo ventilated discs with Brembo eight-piston monoblock calipers.

Hydraulic handbrake: Adjustable front / rear bias.

Steering
Power-assisted high-ratio (12:1) rack and pinion. One and a half turns lock to lock.

Wheels
Gravel: 7in x 15in (magnesium) wheels with BF Goodrich 650mm tyres.

Asphalt: 8in x 18in (magnesium) wheels with BF Goodrich 650mm tyres.

Bodyshell
Unitary construction. Unique composite side panels. Welded T45 steel safety roll cage. Aerodynamic rear wing. Unique front ‘bumper` treatment.

Electronics
Full Pi chassis and engine data acquisition for on-event diagnostics and performance development.

Fuel tank
FIA FT3 tank, 94 litre capacity, located centrally.

Dimensions
Length: 4362mm.
Width: 1800mm.
Wheelbase: 2640mm.
Weight: 1230kg minimum


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