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Rumors about new Fabia WRC were flying long before car debuted and it is safe to assume that not much development went into final version of Octavia WRC. At least the changes were small, including inlet manifold, throttle body, exhaust and some modifications to front bumper and bonnet.
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| Debut WRC event: | Finland 2002 |
| Best WRC result: | 5th by Toni Gardemeister in New Zealand 2003 |
| Rallies contested: | 13 | (works entries) |
| WRC starts: | 29 | (works entries) |
| Outright wins: | 0 | |
| Podiums: | 0 | |
| DNF's: | 10 | (DNF's to starts ratio 34.5 %) |
| Points scored: | 21 | (manufacturer championship points) |
| Avg points per rally: | 1.6 | |
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| Group and class | World Rally Car |
| Engine |
| Location: | Front |
| Turbo: | Yes |
| Cylinders: | 4 in line |
| Valves: | 20 |
| Bore x stroke: | 82.5 x 93.5 mm |
| Cubic capacity: | 1999 cc |
| Power: | 298 hp |
| Torque: | 510 Nm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Dimensions |
| Length: | 4511 mm |
| Width: | 1770 mm |
| Height: | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2512 mm |
| Front track: | 1585 mm |
| Rear track: | 1585 mm |
| Weight: | 1240 kg |
| Transmission |
| Drive: | 4WD |
| Gears: | 6 |
| Sequential: | Yes |
| Clutch plates: | 3 |
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Didier Auriol, Acropolis 2003
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