Citroen ZX Kit Car (1996)
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1995: Citroen ZX Kit Car
1998: Citroen Xsara I Kit car
2001: Citroen Xsara II WRC
Development level
Kit car
Group A

Specifications

Group/Class A/7 Homologation number: A 5468 (15/02 VK)
Years active 1995 Homologation start: 1/4/1996
Homologation end: 31/12/2002
Engine
Type PSA XU10 J4D/Z, straight 4cyl, 4 stroke, petrol engine located front transverse
Capacity 1998 cc WRC: 1998cc
Bore x Stroke (mm) 86.0 x 86.0
Compression ratio 12.0:1
Output power - torgue 255 HP / 9000 rpm 24.3 kgm (238 Nm) / 7600 rpm
Main bearings 5 of 56mm diameter connecting rod length between centers 160mm, big end bearing diameter 49mm
Materials block: thin wall cast iron 302.8mm height cylinderhead: AS7 aluminium alloy 131.6mm height
Cams/valves 2 overhead camshafts, (DOHC) 4 valves/cyl. - 16 valves total. 34.7mm inlet valve diameter, 29.7mm exhaust valve diameter. 25.5o angle between inlet valves and vertical, 24o angle between exhaust valves and vertical. 2 coil springs per inlet and exhaust valve
Aspiration natural, Magneti Marelli 1 AP10 multipoint electronic fuel injection,
1999+: Catalytic converter and intake restrictor (Homologation 17/12 VO) fitted
Ignition electronic, firing order 1-3-4-2
Cooling system watercooled 8.5 lt
Lubrication system wet sum with 1 oil cooler 5.4 lt
Transmission
Type front wheel drive 6 speed gearbox
Gearbox ratios 1st: 2.636/1 (29/11)
2nd: 2.083/1 (25/12)
3rd: 1.666/1 (25/15)
4th: 1.350/1 (27/20)
5th: 1.150/1 (23/20)
6th: 1.043/1 (24/23)
R: 3.333/1 (40/31 x 31/12)
1st: 2.923/1 (38/13)
2nd: 2.142/1 (45/21)
3rd: 1.640/1 (41/25)
4th: 1.360/1 (34/25)
5th: 1.148/1 (31/27)
6th: 0.968/1 (31/32)
R: 3.333/1 (40/31 x 31/12)
Diffrential ratio from 3.429/1 (48/14) to 5.666/1 (68/12) parallel helical gears limited slip front differential
Clutch dry, single disk 215mm diameter
Chassis-body
Type steel monocoque chassis with roll-cage. Front steel subframe. 3 door hatchback bodyshell with polypropylene bumpers, steel extended wheel arches and a rear top plastic airofoil
Front suspension macpherson strut with lower L wishbone, coil springs, telescopic gas shock absorbers and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension trailing arm with torsion bar, telescopic gas shock absorbers, anti-roll bar and passive rear wheel steering characteristics
Steering system rack and pinion with hydraulic power assistance 12.6/1, 13.3/1, 14/1, 14.8/1, 16.7/1
Brakes ventilated front disks with 280/304/330/355/376mm disk diameter and 12/8/6/4/2 aluminium piston calipers. Solid or ventilated rear disks with 260/280/304/310/330mm disk diameter and 4/2 piston calipers dual circuit with servo, adjustable ratio split front to rear
Dimensions
length: 4.085 m (160.8") width: 1.830 mm (72.0") height: 1.375 m (54.1")
wheelbase: 2.560 m (100.8") front track: 1.647 mm (64.8") rear track: 1.628 mm (64.1")
Rims - tires 15" - 17"
Weight 1010 kg
Weight/power 4.0 kg/HP
Fuel tank 60 lt

Results in WRC

Statistics

1997 Total
Total WRC results
Races 1 1
Entries/finishes 1/0 1/0 (0%)

Races

Works team: -

Season

F2 classification noted in brackets
Entry Rally event
Driver
Codriver
Team MC SVE KEN POR ESP TdC ARG GRE N.Z FIN IND S.R AUS RAC
Jesús Puras
Carlos del Barrio
Citroën Hispania dnf
Statistics
Starts/finishes 1/0 1/0

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