There's a feature in AUTO ACTION #1167, 23/11 that makes for interesting reading on the 2006 Focus WRC Car.
The engine is mounted BACK-TO-FRONT with the turbocharger positioned in the transmission tunnel and at the back of the car, the fuel tank is mounted in line with the axles. Under the floor is a special compartment for the spare wheel. It looks like that they have to lower a special 'hatch' and slide it out.
Also there's carbon fibre aplenty in the pit. I'd love to see the WRC Car and the ARC Car side-by-side as a comparison!
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