2002 Peugeot 206 WRC

As was the case in 2000, when it finished the year strongly to clinch both the Manufacturers’ and Drivers’ titles, Peugeot Sport concluded the 2001 season in magnificent style. A one-two finish in the final round in Great Britain saw it retain the Manufacturers’ crown. Of the 2001 calendar’s fourteen rounds, Peugeot collected four one-two finishes while its drivers claimed six wins, a success rate significantly superior to that of its opponents.

Deciding to focus on thier 2002 WRC efforts, Peugeot withdrew thier British Touring Car support. Also aiding the WRC support is the addition of Richard Burns for 2002. He was a successfull Subaru driver which took the 2001 Drivers’ Championship.

After 8 rounds of the 2002 WRC season, Peugeot seem ready to repeat thier previous Manfucturers’ Championship. They stand 14 points above any other team with Marcus Gronholm leading the Drivers’ Championship.

In Detail

submitted by	Richard Owen
engine	Aluminum Inline-4
position	XU9J4 Inline-4
valvetrain	DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl
displacement	1997 cc / 121.9 in³
bore	85 mm / 3.35 in
stroke	88 mm / 3.46 in
power	223.7 kw / 300 bhp @ 5300 rpm
specific output	150.23 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	243.9 bhp per tonne
torque	535 nm / 394.6 ft lbs
front brakes	Vented Discs w/6-Pot Calipers
f brake size	x 355 mm / x 14.0 in
rear brakes	Vented Discs w/6-Pot Calipers
r brake size	x 300 mm / x 11.8 in
front wheels	F 45.7 x 20.3 cm / 18.0 x 8.0 in
rear wheels	R 45.7 x 20.3 cm / 18.0 x 8.0 in
steering	Rack & PInion w/Power Assist
f suspension	MacPherson Type
r suspension	MacPherson Type
curb weight	1230 kg / 2712 lbs
wheelbase	2468 mm / 97.2 in
length	4005 mm / 157.7 in
width	1770 mm / 69.7 in
height	1370 mm / 53.9 in
transmission	X-Trac 6-Speed Sequential
gear ratios	:1