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As major leaps are next to impossible to achieve within the FIA regulations, Ford's 2007 version of the successful Focus RS WRC 07 was just a small step ahead.
Changes included a new one-piece exhaust manifold to replace older two-piece version, new rear wing with fewer vertical vanes and a front bumper with increased ground clearance. New gearbox parts were also homologated to be used later. Also, as with all Loriaux-designed cars, weight is again saved here and there.
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| Debut WRC event: | Finland 2007 |
| Best WRC result: | 1st by Marcus Gronholm in Finland 2007
1st by Marcus Gronholm in New Zealand 2007
1st by Mikko Hirvonen in Japan 2007
1st by Mikko Hirvonen in Great Britain 2007
1st by Jari-Matti Latvala in Sweden 2008
1st by Mikko Hirvonen in Jordan 2008
1st by Mikko Hirvonen in Turkey 2008 |
| Rallies contested: | 19 | (works entries) |
| WRC starts: | 42 | (works entries) |
| Outright wins: | 7 | (wins to rallies ratio 36.8%) |
| Podiums: | 23 | (podiums to starts ratio 54.8%) |
| DNF's: | 2 | (DNF's to starts ratio 4.8 %) |
| Points scored: | 296 | (manufacturer championship points) |
| Avg points per rally: | 15.6 | |
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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: | 85.0 x 88.0 mm |
| Cubic capacity: | 1998 cc |
| Power: | 300 hp |
| Torque: | 568 Nm |
| Dimensions |
| Length: | 4362 mm |
| Width: | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2640 mm |
| Weight: | 1230 kg |
| Transmission |
| Drive: | 4WD |
| Gearbox: | Transverse |
| Gears: | 5 |
| Sequential: | Yes |
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