1996 Hyundai Elantra AWD
Open Class PRO Rally Car
DIMENSIONS & SPECIFICATIONS
Length: 4440 mm (174.8")
Width: 1755 mm (69.1")
Height: 1321 mm (52.0")
Wheelbase: 2555 mm (100.6")
Wheel Track:
Front 1494 mm (58.8")
Rear 1494 mm (58.8")
Weight: 2590 lbs.
Driveline: Hyundai Elantra converted to all
wheel–drive; technology from new
HCD III sport–utility vehicle
Engine: 4 Cylinder, 16 Valve
2.0–Liter, Turbocharged (based on
Hyundai Sonata turbo); water
injected with special
intercooler; Turbo and Electronic
Controls by RaceTech
Power: 363 HP @ 5800 RPM
Torque: 380 F/LBS @ 4700 RPM
Transmission: 5 Speed Close Ratio "Dog" gear
box; Front & Rear Clutch Type
Limited Slip Differentials
Libra with modified settings,
Viscous or Locked Center
Differential
Suspension:
Front 50 mm. diameter ProFlex coil over
shocks – digressive valving;
spindles modified
for larger wheel bearings;
fabricated lower control arm and
compression strut of Libra Racing
design; upgraded springs on
adjustable platforms.
Rear ProFlex shocks with coil over
springs; rear trailing arm with
twin adjustable transverse links.
Steering: Standard Hyundai power steering
system modified to give a
"quicker" ratio; steering arms
modified to eliminate "bump"
steer
Chassis: 1996 Hyundai Elantra, fully spot
welded with chrome moly roll cage
tied to suspension pickup
points. Modified in front for
transfer box, engine and 4WD;
rear platforms added for 4WD
configuration.
Brakes: Lockheed 4 Piston aluminum
Calipers with 12" discs front
and 11" discs rear
Tires: Michelin Special XGT Rally
Tires on 7" Speedline Wheels
Electrics/Lights: Hand built wiring loom with
PIAA driving lights
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