World Rally Car Impreza GD.2C 2001.E2.80.932008 Subaru World Rally Team

wrc2001

the wrc2001 featured entirely new look, based on gd chassis impreza wrx. new body had 4 doors (instead of two), , featured revised aerodynamics, improved weight distribution, , lower centre of gravity. however, mechanical development previous year, including engine, suspension, , drivetrain remained, subtle refinements.

the wrc2002 introduced @ corsica, , looked largely same previous year s car. however, development of car continued throughout season. improvements made driveshaft, transmission housing, , steering column, turbo-charger , manifold, changed 4–2–1 configuration 4–1 configuration. savings found in modified brackets, wiring, , glass reduced weight 33 lbs.

the wrc2003 introduced @ 2003 rallye monte carlo. featured revised based on updated impreza introduced previous year. technical improvements made turbocharger , engine, aiming increase torque @ lower rpms allowing greater driveability. car s body shell made both lighter , stiffer. throughout year modifications made car s suspension.

the wrc2004 did not feature many cosmetic changes previous year s car, did have refinements in engine , body panels. introduced @ rally mexico. revised gearbox introduced halfway through season.

the wrc2005 introduced following 12 months of joint development subaru , prodrive, on 11 march 2005 @ rally mexico. re-styled bodyshell stiffer, , 30 mm wider allow wider track. car featured more composite body panels, including front , rear wheel arches , bumpers in order decrease weight. engine enhancements included lightened flywheel , revised ihi turbocharger. revised water injection , fuel injection systems introduced.

the wrc2006 had several changes previous year s car due rule changes banned active differentials water injection, mandating teams must re-use cars , engines on selected ‘pairs’ of events. due rule changes, car introduced on first round of season.

solberg s wrc2007 in service @ 2008 rally mexico

the wrc2007, revised version of earlier year s car, introduced @ fourth round of championship, rally mexico. featured new dampers, different radiator , intercooler arrangement, improved weight distribution, suspension geometry , differential set-ups. considered underachieving compared newly introduced 2007 focus wrc , all-new citroen c4 wrc. car suffered extensive handling problems, resulting in subaru withdrawing rally finland on second day of rally.

each transmission in wrc2007 takes 85 hours build, , costs on ₤75,000. front , rear differentials similar while centre differential unique. each takes around 16 hours build costs ₤20,000. cases transmission , differentials constructed magnesium reduce weight. filled oil, transmission weighs 95 kg, , differential weighs 25 kg. car s engine, transmission , differential individually oil sealed, can removed , replaced without fluid loss. helps team replace components in 10–12 minutes. transmission s lubrication system has 4.5 litre capacity , includes oil pump control differential temperatures, operate around 100c. transmission retains roadgoing impreza s h pattern utilizes hydraulically actuated , electronically controlled semi-automatic gearshift. hydraulic gear shift system operates @ pressure of 2,500psi, allowing gear shifts completed in less .1 seconds.