2.0L Rossion track car

[Serban]

Hey everyone, not sure how many of you frequent nobleforums.com, but we've been adding pictures there of the 2.0L track car we're building.

I figured I'd share the progress here as well



This will be the 2.0L track car


Here is the 2.0L engine in full emissions trim. This is getting pulled out, and going back in as a track engine!


Side mounted intercooler




Dashboard out, and new body harness fitted, quite a bit lighter too.




Door bars welded in


Doors lost a few pounds as well.


Interior stripped of all carpet.

[Gadgeroonie]

impressive stuff

what is the donor engine gearbox ?

[Serban]

Center tunnel modified.


Emissions engine is out, all emissions components will be left out.






Mounting point for the net


Camera mount


Rear mounting point for the net


Interior painted white


New addition to the chassis, a harness bar.


Body back on


Modified tunnel


Interior with the dash back in.


Time to give the chassis a bath.








Window net in place


Side impact head net in place

[Serban]

Gadgeroonie said:

impressive stuff

what is the donor engine gearbox ?

The engine is a 5 speed from the US Ford Focus.

[Serban]

Control arms removed, and polyurethane bushings ready to go in!




Cosworth intake manifold coated black.


Exedy stage 3 Hyper Single clutch kit and flywheel. The whole package is 11lbs lighter than the stock flywheel with Centerforce clutch.




Engine and transmission mated, ready to go in!






Turbo lock plates used to ensure nuts won't back off.


Engine being lowered into engine compartment




And its in!


Plenty of clearance by the firewall




And that's all for now, will post more updates in the next few days

[F.C.]

Serban said:

The engine is a 5 speed from the US Ford Focus.

From which you are hopeing to extract how much power / torque?

[AMG Merc]

Nice work

[Gadgeroonie]

i have tuned a few 2.0 focus RS to over 500 bhp

they get a bit laggy in that spec but rev very well

what ecu are you using ?

[Serban]

F.C. said:

From which you are hopeing to extract how much power / torque?

Power will be around 300 at the wheels, torque, probably in the mid 200s. The current transmission we've got is equipped with a Quaife LSD to help put that power down.

[Serban]

Gadgeroonie said:

i have tuned a few 2.0 focus RS to over 500 bhp

they get a bit laggy in that spec but rev very well

what ecu are you using ?

I'm sure depending on the size turbo, they can get quite laggy. There are some T2 turbos that can push that kind of power and keep the lag down to a minimum.

We are using the stock 2.0L Ford ECU.

[R0162]

Great project..! Love it, how much will it all weigh?

[Gadgeroonie]

can you live map the ford ecu ? (unlikely)

i suggest you consider an aftermarket ecu, should let you map it to get the best performance

[dom9]

Liking this project a lot, like the Audi turbo thread

Would there be space for the lovely, turbo 5-pot engine?

Would be interested in hearing the all-up weight when you finish!

[chuntington101]

Nice project. How come you went with the 2.0ltr rather than sticking with the 3.0....

[Serban]

Hey everyone, just want to follow up with a bit more details on this 2.0L car.

The goal of the purpose built track day car is to build a highly competitive track day car that meets with FIA, SCCA and NASA safety requirements. We wish to provide our customers with a competitive base platform that they can be expanded upon, if they so desire, to race in any number of classes or sanctioning bodies. Eventually, we would like to see this car competing in the FIA Supersport and GT4 series. The customer can buy the car direct from Rossion and eventually from one of the Rossion Motorsport Dealers ready to take to the track and have fun with it. Since each one is hand built, the client can spec the car exactly to their requirements and needs. There is an endless list of upgrades already available.

So why build a 2.0L 4 cylinder single turbo track car (RP120-R)? The answer is as follows:

- A base 2.0L 4 cyl turbo car should produce between 280 and 300 wheel hp and weigh under 2000lbs.
- Easy and cheap to maintain, repair and run.
- Estimated Base 2.0L-T 300HP at the wheels retail price $69,500
- The base mode should easily be able to out handle and outperform a stock Lotus Exige S
- The car can be ordered with a drivetrain that produces 400 wheel horsepower in a 4cyl

The car can be ordered with a 3.0L twin turbo option or a 3.5L option

It is expected that a 3.7L twin turbo option in a north south configuration will be available within a year.

[Serban]

Gadgeroonie said:

can you live map the ford ecu ? (unlikely)

i suggest you consider an aftermarket ecu, should let you map it to get the best performance

There is software available to live map the Ford ecu, but we are using the stock ecu with a tune for this car to keep it a low cost purpose built track car. If a customer wishes to use an aftermarket ecu, it certainly is an option.

dom9 said:

Liking this project a lot, like the Audi turbo thread

Would there be space for the lovely, turbo 5-pot engine?

Would be interested in hearing the all-up weight when you finish!

The 4 cylinder is about as wide as you can go if its positioned transverse in this chassis. Not enough room to run a 5 cylinder.

[Serban]

More parts arrived!


Quick disconnect steering wheel adapter


Flat bottom suede steering wheel


A pair of seats


Tow hooks


6 point harness


Steering wheel adapter installed


OMP fire suppression bottle installed


Fire suppression tubing run through engine bay


Cooling duct for alternator






Test fitting the seats

[Serban]

More parts arrived!


Quick disconnect steering wheel adapter


Flat bottom suede steering wheel


A pair of seats


Tow hooks


6 point harness


Steering wheel adapter installed


OMP fire suppression bottle installed


Fire suppression tubing run through engine bay


Cooling duct for alternator






Test fitting the seats

[chuntington101]

Serban said:

Hey everyone, just want to follow up with a bit more details on this 2.0L car.

The goal of the purpose built track day car is to build a highly competitive track day car that meets with FIA, SCCA and NASA safety requirements. We wish to provide our customers with a competitive base platform that they can be expanded upon, if they so desire, to race in any number of classes or sanctioning bodies. Eventually, we would like to see this car competing in the FIA Supersport and GT4 series. The customer can buy the car direct from Rossion and eventually from one of the Rossion Motorsport Dealers ready to take to the track and have fun with it. Since each one is hand built, the client can spec the car exactly to their requirements and needs. There is an endless list of upgrades already available.

So why build a 2.0L 4 cylinder single turbo track car (RP120-R)? The answer is as follows:

- A base 2.0L 4 cyl turbo car should produce between 280 and 300 wheel hp and weigh under 2000lbs.
- Easy and cheap to maintain, repair and run.
- Estimated Base 2.0L-T 300HP at the wheels retail price $69,500
- The base mode should easily be able to out handle and outperform a stock Lotus Exige S
- The car can be ordered with a drivetrain that produces 400 wheel horsepower in a 4cyl

The car can be ordered with a 3.0L twin turbo option or a 3.5L option

It is expected that a 3.7L twin turbo option in a north south configuration will be available within a year.

Very intresting esp in the last sentence!

[Gadgeroonie]

the 3.7 cyclone engine will fit in a Noble already - but you loose the aircon

easy to rebore over 4 litres

so you can have a 2.0 or a 4.0