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Despite the new look, the WRC2001 is mechanically almost identical to it's precessor. Reason is that Impreza WRC2000 was practically all-new car and was introduced only nine months before WRC2001 first saw action in Monte Carlo 2001.
Though differences appear cosmetic, the change to four-door body shell was not without implications. Extra doors compromised rigidity and added extra weight to base shell which Prodrive had to eliminate. Four doors have their benefits too, improving serviceability of certain components.
Under the skin engine was uprated as well the electronics plus various bits and pieces that the previous big revolution didn't touch like cockpit internals.
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| Debut WRC event: | Monte Carlo 2001 |
| Best WRC result: | 1st by Richard Burns in New Zealand 2001
1st by Tommi Makinen in Monte Carlo 2002 |
| Rallies contested: | 16 | (works entries) |
| WRC starts: | 51 | (works entries) |
| Outright wins: | 2 | (wins to rallies ratio 12.5%) |
| Podiums: | 8 | (podiums to starts ratio 15.7%) |
| DNF's: | 24 | (DNF's to starts ratio 47.1 %) |
| Points scored: | 78 | (manufacturer championship points) |
| Avg points per rally: | 4.9 | |
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| Group and class | World Rally Car |
| Engine |
| Location: | Front longitudinal |
| Turbo: | Yes |
| Cylinders: | 4 flat (boxer) |
| Valves: | 16 |
| Bore x stroke: | 92.0 x 75.0 mm |
| Cubic capacity: | 1994 cc |
| Power: | 300 hp |
| Torque: | 520 Nm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.0:1 |
| Dimensions |
| Length: | 4405 mm |
| Width: | 1770 mm |
| Height: | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2525 mm |
| Weight: | 1230 kg |
| Transmission |
| Drive: | 4WD |
| Gearbox: | Longitudinal |
| Gears: | 6 |
| Sequential: | Yes |
| Clutch plates: | 2 |
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