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Click here to download printer friendly version At the 2003 Rally Monte Carlo the Subaru World Rally Team unveiled it's latest and most potent version of the Impreza World Rally Car yet - the WRC2003. It was the only new WRC car unveiled in Monte Carlo and with a record of 34 WRC victories since it was introduced in 1993, it's the latest in a long line of rally winning Imprezas.

Based on the latest version of the Subaru roadcar unveiled last September in Paris, the WRC2003 features a host of improvements designed to further increase its performance in the fiercely competitive 14-round FIA World Rally Championship.

Certain elements of the cars remain consistent. The Subaru trademarks of a horizontally opposed engine, full time All-Wheel-Drive and symmetrical drivetrain layout have already proved to be a winning formula that translates directly from forest track to highway.

Externally, both road and rally Imprezas share the same aggressive styling driven by the team's quest for superior aerodynamic performance in the WRC car. A new and innovative aero package on the rally version uses the air in a highly efficient way to assist cooling as well as dynamic performance. But changes to the WRC2003 are more than just skin deep. The bodyshell is lighter and stiffer than its predecessor, and under the bonnet Subaru's two-litre boxer engine has been further refined with a revised Turbo and exhaust system that boosts both power and driveability.

Bad luck struck at the Rally Monte Carlo for both Tommi Makkinen and Petter Solberg; the rally was over for Subaru before the end of the fifth stage.

Company press release, last updated before 12 / 01 / 2004

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 This is a race car that can handle any surface  
Kilika
4-6-2003
 markhp48g, you should do some research before you post. First of all, this is a race car, like how an F1 car is a race car. Its purpose built, goes within regulations so you cannot have more than 2.0 liters and you must have a 34mm restrictor which basically limits horsepower. Having a bigger engine would ruin the balance of the car and would make it handle horribly. And the car costs 500k USD, what do you expect from a car that has its body panels made of carbon fiber to make it as light as possible? The torque figures are about right since boost pressure is limited, the only way to make more power is to increase the compression ratio in which mechanics are trying to do as much as possible but reliability and regulations come into effect. And unlike normal turbocharged cars that don't carry restrictors, WRC cars start from high boost at low RPMs and then begin to tail off into lower pressure as the revs build up, basically the opposite of what a normal turbo'd car does. This causes the horsepower curve to be very flat (unprecedented in a road car) and produces an amazing amount of torque and response. The WRC is the second most prestigious motorsport behind F1 in the world, so of course manufacturers and sponsors are willing to spend millions of dollars to acheive success in this sport.
 you guys gotta get your facts straight  
showaef
23-5-2003
 You know this engine is restricted to go along with racing regulations right? Real power output is closer to 600+ hp when the engine is allowed to breathe properly. The cost reflects the amount of work that has gone into this car. The entire vehicle is taken apart and rebuilt to fit exact specifications.
 Power of the WRC  
Stu
7-5-2003
 The torque figures are very conservative in fact. The new Ford Focus WRC with a similar 2 litre turbo engine produces 550NM of torque and 350BHP. You must also realise the engine is running with a 34mm air restrictor. Without this it would produce 600+BHP no problem. Check out the rallycross versions of these cars. The WRC do 0-60mph in around 3.2 seconds while the rallycross version do it in about 2.1 seconds.

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General specifications
Country of origin Japan
Numbers built N/A
Produced in 2003

Engine
Configuration 180º V4
Location Front, longitudinally mounted
Displacement 1.994 liter / 121.7 cu in
Bore / Stroke 92.0 mm (3.6 in) / 75.0 mm (3 in)
Compression 9.0:1
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Fuel Injection
Aspiration IHI Turbo
Power 300 bhp / 224 KW @ 5500 rpm
Torque 590 Nm / 435 ft lbs @ 4000 rpm
BHP/Liter 150 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Chassis unitary steel
Front suspension McPherson struts
Rear suspension McPherson struts, longitudinal and transverse links
Steering rack-and-pinion, power assisted
Brakes Alcon / Prodrive ventilated discs, all-round
Gearbox Prodrive 6 speed Sequential
Drive All wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 1230 kilo / 2711.7 lbs
Length / Width / Height 4405 mm (173.4 in) / 1770 mm (69.7 in) / 1390 mm (54.7 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2535 mm (99.8 in) / N/A / N/A

Performance figures
Power to weight 0.24 bhp / kg

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