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The car that Skoda withdrew to develop with help from Audi. The car that they hoped would turn their fortunes around. The car that was promising - at times - but which in the end was downfall of Skoda Motorsport as works team.
Hours spent in Audi windtunnel are readily apparent from revised aerodynamic solution, most easily observed in new rear wing. That is very similar to that of Citroen Xsara and has changed quite substantially from the original rear wing used in WRC04. Other changes include new turbo, modified exhaust manifold and weight savings all around the car.
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| Debut WRC event: | Mexico 2005 |
| Best WRC result: | 5th by Jan Kopecky in Catalunya 2006
5th by Jan Kopecky in Deutschland 2007 |
| Rallies contested: | 14 | (works entries) |
| WRC starts: | 33 | (works entries) |
| Outright wins: | 0 | |
| Podiums: | 0 | |
| DNF's: | 14 | (DNF's to starts ratio 42.4 %) |
| Points scored: | 39 | (manufacturer championship points) |
| Avg points per rally: | 2.8 | |
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| Group and class | World Rally Car |
| Engine |
| Location: | Front transverse |
| Turbo: | Yes |
| Cylinders: | 4 in line |
| Valves: | 20 |
| Bore x stroke: | 82.5 x 93.5 mm |
| Cubic capacity: | 1999 cc |
| Power: | 300 hp |
| Torque: | 600 Nm |
| Compression ratio: | 8.7:1 |
| Dimensions |
| Length: | 4002 mm |
| Width: | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2462 mm |
| Weight: | 1230 kg |
| Transmission |
| Drive: | 4WD |
| Gearbox: | Transverse |
| Gears: | 6 |
| Sequential: | Yes |
| Clutch plates: | 3 |
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Skoda Fabia WRC05
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