Road Test
make

BP VW Polo S2000 Rally Car

engine

16 valve DOHC 4-cyl

capacity 1984cc
bore & stroke 82.5 x 92.9mm
compression ratio 12.3:1
red line 8500rpm
power Approx. 225kW @ 8200rpm
torque 350Nm @ 2200rpm
specific power 113kW/litre
specific torque 175Nm/litre
power to weight 148kW/tonne
torque to weight 250Nm/tonne
base mass 1400kg (ballasted)
steering

Rack-and-pinion

lock-to-lock

3 turns

suspension F

Fully Adjustable Sax Struts, wishbone, stabiliser bar

suspension R

Multi arm axle, helicoidal springs, Sax dampers

brakes F 345mm ventilated discs, race pads
brakes R 286mm solid discs
ABS Yes
park brake Central, hand operated (and it works!)
drive/ transmission Front engine, FWD/ 6-speed manual
wheels 7.5J x 17 alloy
tyres front 235/45 R17
tyres rear

235/45 R17

spare type

On trailer

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