World Rally Car Impreza GC.2C 1997.E2.80.932001 Subaru World Rally Team
the first prodrive wrc car 1997
for 1997, fia replaced group formula new formula called world rally car. gave teams greater latitude in design , materials including vehicle width, suspension geometry, aerodynamics, intercooler capacity , engine modifications. led totally redesigned car, wrc97, featuring modified camshafts, cylinder ports , combustion chambers. new body had 2 doors. width of car increased 1,770 mm (69.9 in) revised suspension geometry. power increased 300 hp @ 5500 rpm, , torque 347 lb ft.
the impreza wrc98 evolution of earlier wrc97, computer controlled active differentials in front, rear, , centre, , electronic throttle. mechanical failures common , took team out of contention title.
the wrc99, introduced @ first round of championship, featured electronically controlled, hydraulically actuated semi-automatic transmission drive-by-wire throttle, allowing cars shifted steering wheel mounted paddles, similar f1 cars. allowed driver shift gears faster, , reduced chance of dog gear wear. due technical difficulties, team struggled until season s 7th round in argentina. however, car helped prove of technology seen on later cars. subaru first rally team implement technology, has been used on wrc cars until forbidden 2011 championship rules.
although wrc2000 looked identical wrc99, underneath sheet metal, execution radically different. developed prodrive engineer christian loriaux, team used lessons learned wrc99 , applied them in wrc2000 s 10-month development, in on 80% of car s mechanical , electronic components redesigned. car debuted, , drove victory, @ fourth event of season, rally portugal.
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