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K555 BAT was originally built by Prodrive for the famous Finn Ari Vatanen to compete in the
Greek round of the 1993 World Championship, The Acropolis Rally. It was Built to the latest works
specification at a cost of €130,000.
Vatanen was leading the Rally ahead of Tommi Makinnen, Carlos Sainz and Dider Auriol, Colin McRae,
Juha Jkankkunen, etc. when he crashed on special stage 21 and badly damaging the car. The Car was then brought back to Prodrive and Re Shelled and Sold to ProCar in Italy. The Car was rallied in Italy
only. The Car was purchased by Hugh Dunne of Delta Trans transport 1999.
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Technical Specification
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| Engine |
Flat 4 In Line |
| Capactity |
1994 cc TurboCharged |
| Bore & Stroke |
92 X 75 |
| Maximium Power |
295BHP |
| Maximium Torque |
320NM |
| Transmission |
6 Speed Dog Box with 4WD |
| Differentials |
Hydraulic controlled Centre Diff |
| Front Brakes |
AP355*32MM Discs |
| Rear Brakes |
AP315*32MM Discs |
| Overall width |
1705MM |
| Overall Length |
4150MM |
| Wheel Base |
2580 MM |
Main Sponsors: Nippon Max Auto Parts.
Nippon Max Auto Parts is a Trading Division of JH McLoughlin Ltd. Newbridge Auto Parts (NAP)
Import and distribute the following Automotive Product. Nippon Max Filters, Brake Plus Pads and Shoes,
Rainbox Wipers, MaxPart Batteries, Filtron Filters, Bosma Bulbs, Primex Abrasives, Supreme Seat covers & Maxpart Car Batteries.
Driver: Mr. Hugh Dunne, DeltaTrans Transport Company LTD.
Co Drivers: Mr. Seamus Finn, Mr. Greg Shinnors.
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