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Following the announcement of its four-year commitment to the FIA World Rally Championship, Ford of Europe has shown what the new generation Ford Focus RS WRC could look like.
Ford and the British-based company M-Sport have forged a strengthened partnership to ensure Ford's continuing presence at the top level of world rallying and M-Sport, working with Ford Team RS, has produced this vision of an all-new Focus rally car. The dynamic lines of the new Ford Focus, and especially the coupe-like stance of the 3-door model, provide the perfect base for the dramatic looking 2006 Focus RS WRC concept.
Sporting a proud blue oval livery the Focus 2006 RS WRC concept shares design cues with the existing Focus RS WRC that will be the Company's challenger in the 2005 championship. The standard road car's prominent wheelarches are matched to a full width front spoiler and generous bonnet air vents. A roof mounted air scoop and a characteristic rear spoiler contribute to the functional WRC-inspired appearance.
Despite the WRC add-ons and design changes that draw strongly on the existing Focus rally car, the Focus 2006 RS WRC concept is markedly different with its faster rear screen angle, in particular, indicating a visually more aggressive rally car.
The new generation Focus will continue a family tradition that has seen the model provide the backbone of Ford's motorsport activity since 1999. It is appropriate that a car so widely praised for its driving quality will continue to provide the base for Ford's future rally activities and the WRC will be the perfect showcase for the dynamic attributes of the new Focus from 2006 onwards.
The unveiling of the Focus 2006 WRC concept signals the start of a 14-month programme that will see the fully developed rally car compete in the opening round of the 2006 season. It is also the start of a four-year programme to develop the new Ford Focus into a challenger for WRC success. Initially, this programme will run alongside Ford's existing WRC commitments throughout the 2005 season.
The Ford Fiesta will also be prominent in the Company's rallying plans. M-Sport will integrate the Fiesta JWRC into its business to develop the car further for customer use in national and international rallying.
On the race circuits, the Fiesta ST Cup will continue in Germany for a third season, while the potential for taking the series into other European countries will be investigated. Formula Ford racers will also benefit as the Company extends its support of the Formula Ford UK Championship into 2005.
stratos
12-02-2004, 11:41 AM
Rui Madeira :cool:
Mustang
12-02-2004, 11:41 AM
Nice but why is it here ?
I think i am king of WRC ford pics :p
Nice but why is it here ?
I think i am king of WRC ford pics :p
may be... im sure you know fords focus better than me... :p
Lancer Evolution VIII WRC
When the Lancer Evolution debuted in North America in 2003, it did something extraordinary: it lived up to the hype. "The Evolution proved that Mitsubishi not only could compete with the best performance cars in the world, but that we could offer something most performance cars don't," said Ian Beavis, senior vice president of marketing for Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA). "And that's value."
Not content to rest on past achievements or awards, Mitsubishi continues to refine one of Japan's most revered - and one of the world's best-handling - competition-derived production cars. Finding room for improvement was no small task, so Mitsubishi turned to one of the world's most powerful automotive microscopes: Nurburgring.
The Nurburgring Nordschleife is notorious for its bumpy and undulating surfaces, twisting corners and changes in surface friction. It was there that engineers discovered one potential area of improvement for the Lancer Evolution. "Better driving quality" became an engineering mantra. The Nurburgring test results brought home the need to deliver every bit of power to the road surface through all four tires; it also showed the need for accurate feedback that gives the driver the highest level of control over where those tires are placed. As the result of years of development focused on ride and handling, Mitsubishi introduces the next level in handling performance: the Lancer Evolution MR Edition.
MR EDITION: A HIGH-PERFORMANCE TRADITION
The tradition of the high-performance Mitsubishi Racing moniker dates back to 1970, with the Mitsubishi Galant GTO MR, Mitsubishi's first production car powered by a DOHC engine that boasted 125 horsepower. So while times - and engine outputs - have changed, Mitsubishi's commitment to performance has not.
The Lancer Evolution MR Edition strikes the delicate balance between grace and power. Building on the Lancer Evolution's rally-proven reputation, the MR Edition pushes the performance envelope even further with improvements to the crucial elements that make driving a true pleasure. Engine output was increased, but more power was not the top priority. Although the recent meteoric rise of horsepower figures seems to be the top selling point for many new vehicles, Mitsubishi focused its development efforts on the intricate coordination between engine output and handling performance.
FOCUSED ON PERFORMANCE
The Evolution MR Edition features several handling- and ride-enhancing features: a lightweight aluminum roof panel (a first for a Japanese production model), designed to lower the center of gravity and reduce the roll moment; jointly developed Bilstein(R) monotube shock absorbers to improve road holding; and new lightweight forged alloy wheels courtesy of BBS(R).
On all Lancer Evolutions, the 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder DOHC intercooled-turbocharged engine is tuned to deliver maximum power over the mid- to high-rev band, generating 286 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm. Horsepower also has increased - from 271 to 276 hp, available at 6500 rpm.
As an exclusive for the MR Edition, a six-speed transmission makes the power more accessible. The Evolution's AWD system gains an Active Center Differential (ACD) and front limited-slip, which - combined with Sports ABS - creates a more natural, better-mannered driving feel. Man and machine have never been so intimately linked.
EXTERIOR
Compared to the five-speed Lancer Evolution, the new Lancer Evolution MR Edition is distinguished by the addition of an exclusive new color called Graphite Gray. Named after a carbon compound that implies lightweight and strength, Graphite Gray complements other dark color tones and reflects the Lancer Evolution's extensive use of carbon, aluminum and other high-tech materials. The color also accentuates the model's no-frill functional aesthetics. The outboard faces of the rear-deck spoiler plates use a dark gray finish close to the color of the carbon wing, replacing the body color-keyed treatment on the other colors.
Also exclusive to the new MR Edition, strong fin-design BBS(R) forged aluminum alloy wheels each weigh 2.76 lbs (1.25 kg) less than the standard wheels. Less unsprung mass means that the Evolution MR Edition's four-wheel independent suspension is able to react more quickly to bumps and other road irregularities. The wheels sport a dark gray finish that complements the car's signature color scheme.
At the trailing edge of the MR Edition's roof, a vortex generator creates small vortices that reduce drag and increase the down force generated by the rear-deck spoiler. The generator vanes are finished in the same dark gray as the outer panels of the spoiler.
The MR Edition is available in four colors: Wicked White, Rally Red, Apex Silver, and Graphite Gray. The Lancer Evolution VIII is not available in gray, but adds Tarmac Black, Lightning Yellow, and one new color: Electric Blue.
INTERIOR
The Lancer Evolution's interior presents a clean environment that complements the purposeful, performance-honed exterior design. As a reminder of what's just overhead, the Evolution MR Edition adds an aluminum shift knob; an aluminum and carbon fiber brake lever handle; and aluminum pedals. The track-tuned Evolution RS also benefits from the newly available aluminum roof.
The MR Edition's sport meter gauge kit is made up of a three-ring gauge cluster located in the center stack. The gauges display boost, voltage and oil pressure. Another unique feature for the MR Edition: a stainless steel plate embossed with the "Lancer Evolution MR" name badge. As with the trunk lid emblem, the "MR" designation is finished in red to stamp its presence more vividly on the interior.
On all Lancer Evolutions, an ACD indicator is located on the combination meter, inside the tachometer display. The switch itself (Tarmac/Gravel/Snow) is located on the dash just to the left of the steering column. An optional 315-watt Infinity audio system includes a trunk-mounted subwoofer. (This option is not available on the MR Edition or the RS.) Larger cup holders are added to the console.
THE EVOLUTION AND JENNY CRAIG
For the new MR Edition, Mitsubishi extracted weight from the already lean Evolution without sacrificing strength or durability. In fact, in total 27.6 lbs (12.5 kg) of mass was taken out by replacing steel parts in favor of high-strength aluminum.
A lightweight aluminum roof and lightweight, high-strength aluminum door impact bars lower the center of gravity and reduce roll moment. The aluminum impact bars (shared with all Evolutions) account for a reduction of 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg) per car, and the MR Edition and RS's aluminum roof saves another 8.8 lbs (4.0 kg).
Forged BBS(R) aluminum alloy wheels - each of which weighs 2.76 lbs (1.25 kg) less than the standard Enkei wheels -- mean less unsprung mass, which in turn fully optimizes the quick reflexes of the new specially tuned Bilstein(R) shocks.
The front door side impact bars have been changed from steel to high-strength aluminum, reducing weight nearly 8 lbs (3.5 kg) while providing the same level of impact safety. The new door impact bars are used in the entire Lancer Evolution line, while the aluminum roof is offered only on the MR Edition and RS.
2005 LANCER EVOLUTION LINEUP
For the 2005 model year, the Lancer Evolution continues to evolve, and the addition of a higher-performance MR Edition model to the Lancer Evolution family is not the only change.
The same engine modifications that help the MR Edition achieve its higher output also make their way into the entire Lancer Evolution lineup, as do the additions of the Active Center Differential and front helical Limited Slip Differential. To moderate input on the drivetrain and reduce the load on the clutch, the engine is set to not climb above 5000 rpm when the car is still or when the clutch pedal is pressed.
The track-ready Evolution RS also receives one body panel from the MR Edition: its roof, which is made of lightweight aluminum for lower weight and a lower center of gravity. The RS also receives thin trunk-lid sheet metal to decrease weight.
For Lancer Evolutions equipped with the five-speed transmission, changes to the shape of the select return spring make it easier to feel the neutral position. A Teflon liner on the shift selector cable improves the precision of the shift knob positioning.
NEW 315-WATT INFINITY SOUND SYSTEM
The Lancer Evolution stands for more than pure driving performance. Audio performance has been upgraded with an optional high-powered Infinity amplifier that delivers 45 watts through each of seven channels, for a total of 315 watts. Two 19-millimeter tweets are mounted on the A-pillar, four 16-centimeter full range speakers are mounted on the front doors and rear shelf, and a 20-centimeter subwoofer is integrated in a 20-liter enclosure that's mounted on the right side of the trunk. The Infinity audio system is available only on the Lancer Evolution.
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peugeot 206 wrc
This is the Peugeot 206 WRC, it is a rally car based on the Peugeot 206 road car. Peugeot entered the rally world again in 1999 after their domination with the 205 Turbo 16 from 1984 to 1986. The 206 WRC is powered by a 2 litre 16 valve turbocharged engine that produces 300 bhp. It had a promising start in the Greek Acropolis Rally, leading for a while, but the car broke down.
Turbonutter55
12-19-2004, 02:08 PM
You mean... they've got rid of that horrible 307cc wrc? YES!
Mustang
12-19-2004, 02:45 PM
You mean... they've got rid of that horrible 307cc wrc? YES!
hmnph.... there old pics of the 206 wrc ... you know the one before the 307
Mustang
12-19-2004, 02:45 PM
narb mate, you mind me asking where you got those pics from beccuase there are some taht i havent got :eek:
fomoco90
01-10-2005, 12:22 PM
Nice but why is it here ?
I think i am king of WRC ford pics :p
then I might be needing your help, am looking for some interior pics of focus WRC, any year, hope you have them, cheers m8
Mustang
01-10-2005, 01:02 PM
then I might be needing your help, am looking for some interior pics of focus WRC, any year, hope you have them, cheers m8
yep your rite :)
Mustang
01-10-2005, 01:44 PM
ok here they are :)
http://img109.exs.cx/img109/6219/rswrc38qa.th.jpg (http://img109.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img109&image=rswrc38qa.jpg)
http://img109.exs.cx/img109/1300/rswrc47ki.th.jpg (http://img109.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img109&image=rswrc47ki.jpg)
http://img109.exs.cx/img109/2787/rswrc54ok.th.jpg (http://img109.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img109&image=rswrc54ok.jpg)
6'bore
01-10-2005, 02:06 PM
nice pics every one