yes its lighter, because its a spaceframed chassis, i think he based the chassis and shell on the andros trophy cars, what a great car, it goes and sounds as a gr B
The engine in this car is an Opel-Cosworth KF V6. 2.5 litre but absolutely miniscule in size, weighs in at 90kg all up which is light weight for a 400+ hp engine. When being used in the ITC (DTM as it is now)it ran pneumatic valve springs and was pushing out 500hp from 2.5 litres at 14,000rpm. Now with wire valve springs and a sensible low rev limit of only 11,000 revs they still push out around 400hp with a nice torque spread as well.
i have seen this baby in action,, this rally takes place in the woods next to my family's farm.. tis awsome bit of kit, only wish i could have it for the road!!!
that thing really wouldnt be out of place against the quatros and 205's allike
mangaloveFTW 3 years ago
were there any other cars competing?
rallydude777 3 years ago
yes its lighter, because its a spaceframed chassis, i think he based the chassis and shell on the andros trophy cars, what a great car, it goes and sounds as a gr B
lfontinha 3 years ago
What will be his next rallycar??
Petrolhead1984 5 years ago
We will find out next year ;-)
lukeharvey2006 5 years ago
Ok maybe now we won't find out his new rally car ever thanks to the MSA!
lukeharvey2006 4 years ago
The engine in this car is an Opel-Cosworth KF V6. 2.5 litre but absolutely miniscule in size, weighs in at 90kg all up which is light weight for a 400+ hp engine. When being used in the ITC (DTM as it is now)it ran pneumatic valve springs and was pushing out 500hp from 2.5 litres at 14,000rpm. Now with wire valve springs and a sensible low rev limit of only 11,000 revs they still push out around 400hp with a nice torque spread as well.
ajw621985 5 years ago
He now has a 2.9 Litre Cosworth V6 in it. More of a production engine, but it produces more torque rather than power, still sounds just as good :-D
lukeharvey2006 4 years ago
I want to also want to have it for road rallying and road racing but with a more powerfull engine.
Petrolhead1984 5 years ago
Is the hp at the wheels or at the flywheel?
And is it lighter compared to a normal wrc car??
Petrolhead1984 5 years ago
I wouldn't have a clue lol
lukeharvey2006 5 years ago
If it has only 320 or 330 hp than why is it much faster than all the others cars in the rally??
Petrolhead1984 5 years ago
Because the driver is bloody good :-p
lukeharvey2006 5 years ago
Well said
numptybaws3 4 years ago
A insane fast and cool sounding rallycar my favorite uk rallycar
How much power and torque comes out of the cosworth v6 engine 400+hp??
Petrolhead1984 5 years ago
It'll be no way near the 400BHP mark, more like around 320-330BHP.
lukeharvey2006 5 years ago
fantastic car.extreme power out of that curve and lots of grip.just great
reylandcossie 5 years ago
it's damn fast! :o Wonder how it would compete against modern rally cars
asrod 5 years ago
It does compete against modern rally cars, it was competing against a Focus WRC and Impreza WRC S8 in that rally and it won
lukeharvey2006 5 years ago
Thanks for reply. :)
Impressive results, maybe it even proves, that a talanted privateer still can beat up manufacturer :D
asrod 5 years ago
i have seen this baby in action,, this rally takes place in the woods next to my family's farm.. tis awsome bit of kit, only wish i could have it for the road!!!
clumpy252 5 years ago
Your not the only one that wishes they could have it for the road and for stage rally ;-)
lukeharvey2006 5 years ago