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Ford themselves wrote that "to describe the Focus RS WRC 04 as a new car would be wrong". Yes, it is an evolution with intention to set right things that were left unfinished with the original, radical '03 Focus.
Weight distribution was close to ideal already in previous model but new one has ten kilos lighter bodyshell, weighing only 330 kg. And that has been achieved even without using the aluminium boot and bonnet so there is room for further improvement still. Other improvements concentrate mainly on the engine, again developed by Cosworth. Turbo is lighter and consequently has improved response plus developments that improve reliability of the engine, mainly centered around con rod and pistons.
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| Debut WRC event: | New Zealand 2004 |
| Best WRC result: | 1st by Markko Martin in Corsica 2004
1st by Markko Martin in Catalunya 2004 |
| Rallies contested: | 29 | (works entries) |
| WRC starts: | 88 | (works entries) |
| Outright wins: | 2 | (wins to rallies ratio 6.9%) |
| Podiums: | 14 | (podiums to starts ratio 15.9%) |
| DNF's: | 23 | (DNF's to starts ratio 26.1 %) |
| Points scored: | 228 | (manufacturer championship points) |
| Avg points per rally: | 7.9 | |
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| Group and class | World Rally Car |
| Engine |
| Location: | Front transverse |
| Turbo: | Yes |
| Cylinders: | 4 in line |
| Valves: | 16 |
| Bore x stroke: | 84.8 x 88.0 mm |
| Cubic capacity: | 1998 cc |
| Power: | 300 hp |
| Torque: | 550 Nm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.0:1 |
| Dimensions |
| Length: | 4442 mm |
| Width: | 1770 mm |
| Height: | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2615 mm |
| Front track: | 1550 mm |
| Rear track: | 1550 mm |
| Weight: | 1230 kg |
| Transmission |
| Drive: | 4WD |
| Gearbox: | Longitudinal |
| Gears: | 6 |
| Sequential: | Yes |
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Ford Focus RS WRC 04
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