Paul Choiniere/Jeff Becker's 1996 Hyundai Elantra

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 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 XGT Rally
                                  Tires on 7" Speedline Wheels
 
Electrics/Lights:         	  Hand–built wiring loom with
                                  PIAA driving lights