1997 Hyundai Tiburon
Open Class PRO Rally Car
Driver: Paul Choiniere
Co-driver: Jeff Becker
1994 - Six victories in eight rallies to win the overall title.
1995 - Won five rallies en route to fifth championship in six
years; gave Hyundai its first motorsports championship ever.
1996 - Won championship with new '96 Hyundai Elantra.
1997 - New '97 Hyundai Tiburon - clinched sixth straight national
title with win in Michigan in October.
1998 - Won Doo Wop, Wild West and Maine; secured 3rd overall for season.
DIMENSIONS & SPECIFICATIONS
Length: 4440 mm (170.9")
Width: 1755 mm (68.1")
Height: 1321 mm (52.3")
Wheelbase: 2510 mm (98.8")
Wheel Track:
--Front 1494 mm (58.8")
--Rear 1489 mm (58.6")
Weight: 2480 lbs.
Driveline: Hyundai Tiburon converted to all-
wheel-drive; technology from new
HCD III sport-utility vehicle
Engine: Special Hyundai Motor Corporation
4 cylinder, 16 valve
2.0-liter, turbocharged (based on
Hyundai Sonata); water injected
with special intercooler; turbo
and electronic controls by
RaceTech
Power: 371 HP @ 5800 RPM
Torque: 403 F/LBS @ 4700 RPM
Transmission: 5-speed close ratio "dog" gear
box; front & rear clutch type
limited slip differentials -
with Libra modified settings,
viscous or locked center
differential
Suspension:
--Front ProFlex coil over shocks with
remote reservoirs; 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: 1997 Hyundai Tiburon, fully spot
welded with chrome moly roll cage
tied to suspension pick-up
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 Pilot Rally
tires on 7" Speedline wheels
Electrics/Lights: Hand-built wiring loom with
Hella driving lights
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