http://www.subdriven.com/news/publis...icle_342.shtml

Check out the size of the turbo in the last picture!

 

Very nice.

Its wider, and has some very subtle aero changes. I like it.

 

I see no cup holders!

seriously tho, I like the wider stance. It looks alot more agressive.

 

there are better pictures and more info on www.swrt.com

and here are the specs for the 2005 Subaru Impreza WRC, which makes its debut at rally mexico:

Engine: Flat four-cylinder, 16 valve, turbocharged
Cubic Capacity: 1994cc
Bore: 92.0mm
Stroke: 75.0mm
Engine Management: Subaru Programmable Electronic Engine Management System
Max. output: 300bhp @ 5500rpm
Max. torque: 60kg-m @ 4000rpm
Exhaust system: Ceramic coated, lagged with fireproof material and aluminium covered. Fitted with two, three-way catalytic converters
Turbocharger: IHI - with WRC regulation diameter 34mm restrictor (air intake limitation device)
Spark plug: DENSO
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres
Transmission: Six-speed electro-hydraulic. Electro-hydraulically controlled differentials
Driving system: All-Wheel Drive
Front suspension: MacPherson strut
Rear suspension: MacPherson strut with longitudinal and transverse link
Brake: AP Racing 305mm ventilated discs and four-pot callipers front and rear. For asphalt use, front brakes are 366mm ventilated discs with 6-pot water-cooled callipers
Steering: Power assisted rack and pinion
Tyres: Pirelli
Shock absorber: Fully adjustable with remote reservoirs
Wheel: BBS - Forged aluminium
Data systems: One electronic system controlling engine, transmission and data logging
Driver display: LCD colour monitor with eight selectable data screens
Radio equipment: Kenwood
Overall length: 4415mm
Overall width: 1800mm
Overall height: 1390mm
Wheelbase: 2535mm
Weight: 1230kgs -WRC regulation min.

Main characteristics.
- 1800mm widened body, bodyshell design change around the front and the side areas
- Light and rigid composite material adopted for the front and rear fenders
- Engine performance upgrades including direct water injection system, IHI turbocharger housing and a lighter flywheel
- Reliability of the gearbox is enhanced with a new mechanism for the front differential
- Refined cooling system including V-mount radiator
- Improved suspension to balance with the widened body and enhance reliability
- Forged aluminium wheel made by BBS
- Improvements inside the car to lower the centre of gravity and for better serviceability
- Adoption of DENSO spark plugs

 

Definitely looks more aggresive. Let's hope Petter does good with it.

 

¡Me Gusta!

 

So hot! GOOOO Subaru!!!

 

I hope that it does better at water crossings. I would bet that had it not had those problems last year, Solberg just might have kept his title. There are about two to three rally's where water crossings are a factor. At each rally where water crossings were a factor, the Subaru DNF'd.

lugnutz

 

What a performance by Solberg and the Subaru this weekend at Mexico. Looks like he's back ! Woohoo !! ;D

 

where did he go?

 

I meant back as in back on track.Not like last season's lackluster performance. That's 2 in a row this year.

 

Thats my point. He was on par last year, just had a few unfortunate accidents (some not even his fault). He's always been on track.

 

Looks like water crossing problem is solved. YEAH!

lugnutz

 

...I just noticed something...is that a boxer engine turned sideways? Or is it a totally different 4 cyl for the new WRC rules...

 

The engine is still mounted normally, its just that the intake manifold and throttle body are turned around to help reduce piping lengths for the FMIC.

Also, the ignition and spark wires are very different fom the productuion car.