Ford Focus WRC 08

Van Merksteijn Motorsport took last July possession of the First Focus WRC 07 to be released by M-Sport  for private teams. De Focus WRC 07 with registration EJ56 FXA was used in 2007 by Mikko Hirvonen for overseas rallies and in 2008 by Gigi Galli. The car is a further development of the 06 version with which Peter van Merksteijn junior is driving. Especially the aerodynamic package and the weight distribution have been optimised. Enigine wise there are only a few small differences with the 06. After the WRC Rally of Portugal the car has been completely rebuild and upgraded to the latest available 08 specifications.

Engine:
Ford 1998cc I4 Duratec WRC motor. 4 Cylinders, 16 valve. Bore 85mm. Stroke 88mm. Pi electronic motor management system. Garrett turbocharger with intercooler. Restictor FIA guideline 34 mm. Katalytic converter. Power 300pk @ 6000 rpm. Torque 550Nm @ 4000 rpm

Transmission:
Permanent fourwheel drive with M-Sport developed active cetre differential. Pi electronic differential control box. M-Sport / Ricardo five speed sequential gearbox with electro-hydraulic operated M-Sport / Sachs multi disc carbon clutch.

Suspension:
Front and rear: MacPherson struts (front) and Trailing-Arm (rear) with Reiger external reservoir dampers, adjustable in bump and rebound. Fully adjustable fabricated steel links. Front and rear anti-roll bars. Cast steel uprights. Ceramic wheel bearings.

Brakes:
Gravel (front and rear): 300mm Brembo ventilated discs with Brembo four piston monoblock calipers.
Asphalt (front and rear): 370mm Brembo ventilated discs with Brembo eight-piston monoblock calipers.
Hydraulic handbrake: Adjustable front / rear bias.

Steering:
Power-assisted high-ratio (12:1) rack and pinion. One and a half turns lock to lock.

Wheels:
Gravel: 7in x 15in (magnesium) wheels. Asphalt: 8in x 18in (magnesium) wheels

Bodyshell:
Unitary construction. Unique composite side panels. Welded T45 steel safety roll cage. Aerodynamic rear wing. Unique front ‘bumper' treatment.

Electronics:
Full Pi chassis and engine data acquisition for on-event diagnostics and performance development.

Fuel tank:
FIA FT3 tank, 94 litre capacity, located centrally.  

Dimensions:
Length: 4362mm.
Width: 1800mm.
Wheelbase: 2640mm.
Weight: 1230kg minimum.