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The
Peugeot 206
Ken
talks about the car: “We are very lucky, though yet another
old rally colleague we had discussions with the Ryton Employee
Rally Team RERT and they were keen to help if we agreed to use
a Peugeot on the event.” “We can’t say enough
about how helpful RERT have been, especially Scott and Pat, they
let us have a weird specification car – in bits – and
did us a great deal.”
The car is being built by Simon
Galliford of GalRal, a noted Peugeot specialist, and a long time
friend of the crew.
Simon sums up: “Getting the Portugal car from
Peugeot was key to the whole thing – we are hoping to get some
assistance for the rally from Marken and Graycliff and overall sponsorship
from EXEL PLC - the global logistics company.”
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 Technical
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Car:
2001 Peugeot 206 Portuguese model LHD.
Body:
New shell supplied by Ryton Employee Rally Team direct from production
line without sound deadening or sealer. Fully seam welded plus welded
in FIA specification roll cage by R & D/Custom Cages. Welded in jacking
points. Other body modifications by GalRal.
Colour:
‘World Rally Car’ Silver metallic.
Engine:
Standard 1400cc Peugeot as per World Cup regulations. ECU modified to give
maximum performance. Motorsport specification catalytic converter. ‘High
heat’ territory radiator and cooling system.
Exhaust:
Janspeed one off stainless steel to survive rough roads & tracks.
Gearbox:
Standard as per World Cup regulations.
Suspension:
Standard HD parts plus David Potter designed Bilstein/Elbach shock absorber/spring
combination. Standard anti roll bars. Suspension designed for combination of
handling and long travel to cope with rough roads and tracks.
Brakes:
Standard front discs and rear drums as regulations. ABS and servo removed.
Aeroquip braided brake lines. Mintex Competition front pads.
Interior:
Standard hi-level pack instruments, Modified dash board for extra instruments
and switches, Brantz International 3 trip computer with driver repeater and co-drivers
infra-red remote, Garmin GPS III+ satellite positioning system, TRS six point
seat belts, Peugeot 2Litre GTI seats that recline to allow naps while stopped
or on long runs. RERT modified wiring harnesses. Battery cut off and fire extinguisher
switches. Plumbed in 5kg fire extinguisher system. 2k hand held fire extinguisher.
High & quick lift jack. Spare wheel mounted in hatchback area. Mobile phone.
Air conditioning.
Exterior/Lighting:
2001 specification ‘jewel’ headlamps. PIAA duel filament long
distance spot lights. Battery cut off and fire extinguisher switches. Aerials
for mobile phone and GPS. Titanium tinted front screen all other glass ‘silvered’ to
reflect heat. ‘Deep aperture’ high heat territory front spoiler.
Bonnet and rear hatch pins with locks to protect against theft in Africa. Extra
spare wheel under rear hatch floor.
Wheels/Tyres:
Standard Peugeot 14” steel wheels as per regulations. Heavy duty 175/65
x 14” road type tyres. |
