DJR 320 to lead the Champ cars
9/11/2004 18:34 (Press Release) -
During Sunday's Lexmark Indy 300 it is almost certain that you will see the pace car appear on several occasions, if you look closely you'll notice the car leading the Indy pack is a DJR 320.
The Dick Johnson Racing developed 320 may complete almost as many laps as the champ cars if recent history is a guide. The last two Indy races have been marred by bad weather and the pace car was on track for prolonged periods.
"DJR is proud that Ford has chosen the 320 as the official pace car," Dick Johnson Racing Managing Director Steve Chalker said.
"The DJR 320 is a very impressive piece of automotive engineering and we are thrilled that it will be seen by so many, both at the track and on television.
"I'm confident that the DJR 320 will do a good job as it leads the champ cars around the Indy circuit."
The DJR High Performance 320 is a unique performance-oriented BA model Ford Falcon package and features a race-bred range topping 320kW V8 engine and sports chassis package.
Internal engine, exhaust and computer control modifications have given the DJR 320 benchmark performance.
The DJR 320 wears a distinctive and effective rear spoiler; exclusive 19inch alloy wheels shod with Dunlop SP Sport 9000 tyres, and unique front and rear badging.
Sporting the largest brakes of any Australian-made performance vehicle, the DJR 320 is fitted with massive 365mm ventilated and slotted front discs with Alcon six piston monoblock callipers and equally impressive 343mm rear discs with four piston callipers.
Designed by DJR and manufactured in Australia, the body enhancement kit is produced from injected moulded r-rim for strength and durability.
DJR 320 SPECIFICATIONS
Model: Ford Falcon BA
Engine: 5.4 litre Ford V8 with DJR camshafts, high-flow dual
exhaust and cold-air intake. 2 x dual exhaust pipes.
Maximum power: 320kW
Maximum torque: 540 Nm
Transmission: 5-speed manual with DJR sure-shift gear shift assembly
4-speed Automatic
Suspension: Adjustable Koni dampers front & rear, special-rate
progressive coil springs, lowered ride height
Brakes: Front: 365 x 35mm with Alcon 6 piston monoblock calipers
Rear: 343 x 28mm with Alcon 4 piston calipers
Braided brake lines front and rear, Shell Helix brake fluid
Wheels: 19in DJR - BBS Motorsport alloys
Tyres: Dunlop SP Sport 9000
Front: 245/35 19
Rear: 285/30 19
Equipment: Injected moulded r-rim DJR body enhancement kit
Ford premium steering wheel
Momo gear knob
Rear wing
DJR instrument fascia
Premium sound, six-stack CD player
Unique DJR 320 badging
Specially designed DJR front and rear leather trimmed seats - colour code to suit vehicle
Options: TV
DVD
Satellite navigation
Sunroof
Release Date: 22/10/2004
Dick Johnson Racing
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