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17th March 2015, 15:05 #30
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Yes, it is. A lot of times.
For example the Focus WRC 08 - the official numbers were 300 Hp @ 6000 rpm and 550 Nm @ 4000 rpm. Such values are somewhat comparable with gr. N Evo with 33 mm restrictor. More realistic estimation would be something like 850 Nm @ 2500 rpm and 370 Hp @ 6000 rpm (it's only estimation but definitely closer to the reality than the official numbers).
The very first Fabia WRC in summer 2003 had 300 Hp @ 5500 rpm and 550 Nm @ 3500 rpm. The engine was a complete disaster. In 0-200 km/h measurement the car was 2 seconds slower than late Octavia WRC (cca 320-330 Hp and 600 Nm). They had to change electronics and some other things to make it better. Why I say that? Because the values are nearly same with the official figures for Focus WRC 08. With such values M-Sport would never win anything as those were bad even for the time ten years before.Stupid is as stupid does. Forrest Gump
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But nothing to say yet that this will carry on to WRC27. How is WRC27 different to anything that came prior? Such as the M-Sport and Ford relationship. Several people have said this now but...
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