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Xu15 In Dakar Zx

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looking back at past dakar winners, found that the ZX (which won the Dakar FOUR times which is quite impressive, beating the very hardcore mitsubishis back in 1990s) used some turbocharged 2,5 XU15 which was never used again? think it shared the same turbo as the T16 or somewhat similar Garett. If anyone has any pics of this engine, please please share :)

 

Technical Specification
Engine
Four cylinders in line, mounted transversely in the middle rear of the car, inclined 20 degrees towards the rear.
Type XU 15.
Capacity 2 499cm3.
Bore and stroke 93 x 92mm.
Compression ratio - 6,7:1.
Maximum power 300 bhp DIN @ 4 500 rpm (227 kW). Evolution version produced 330 bhp @ 4 500 rpm (250 kW)
Maximum torque 59mkg @ 3 500 rpm
Maximum engine speed 7 300 rpm.
Power output 132 bhp per litre.
Garett turbocharger with separate discharge valve.
Dry cartidge air filter.
Single length inlet manifold.
Magneti-Marelli electronic ignition.
Fuel supply using a mechanical pump plus high pressure electric priming pump.
1 central fuel tank plus 2 additional tanks. Total capacity 480l.

Transmission
Four wheel drive.
Two plate dry clutch with hydraulically controlled diaphragm mechanism.
Manual gearbox located transversely on end of engine.
Seven forward dog gears controlled by floor mounted lever.
Front and rear axles employing self locking differentials with central Ferguson type limited slip differential.

Suspension
Mechanical, all independent. Front and rear anti roll bars.
Front - two spring shock absorber units mounted on the upper arm
Rear - two spring shock absorber units and one shock absorber linked with upper wishbone via tie-bar and rocker arm.

zxrr9.jpg

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