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At least aesthetically the WRC2003 is prettier than the previous "Bugzilla". Aerodynamic changes included front, derived from face-lifted street version, and revised rear wing with four vertical fins. Since Safari was no longer part of the championship, emphasis of aerodynamics focused more on downforce rather than optimum top speed.
Internal changes concentrated on engine which was more powerful though team stressed that improved driveability was equally important.
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| Debut WRC event: | Monte Carlo 2003 |
| Best WRC result: | 1st by Petter Solberg in Cyprus 2003
1st by Petter Solberg in Australia 2003
1st by Petter Solberg in Corsica 2003
1st by Petter Solberg in Great Britain 2003 |
| Rallies contested: | 16 | (works entries) |
| WRC starts: | 32 | (works entries) |
| Outright wins: | 4 | (wins to rallies ratio 25.0%) |
| Podiums: | 10 | (podiums to starts ratio 31.3%) |
| DNF's: | 8 | (DNF's to starts ratio 25.0 %) |
| Points scored: | 119 | (manufacturer championship points) |
| Avg points per rally: | 7.4 | |
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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: | 588 Nm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.0:1 |
| Dimensions |
| Length: | 4415 mm |
| Width: | 1770 mm |
| Height: | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2535 mm |
| Weight: | 1230 kg |
| Transmission |
| Drive: | 4WD |
| Gearbox: | Longitudinal |
| Gears: | 6 |
| Sequential: | Yes |
| Clutch plates: | 2 |
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Petter Solberg, Argentina 2003
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