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	Prodrive - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Prodrive is an auto racing and automotive engineering group based in Banbury, United Kingdom.
		Prodrive was founded in 1984 by Ian Parry and David Richards, who is now the chairman of the group.
		Prodrive's statement in the planning application for the facility - which could house as many as 1,000 staff - boasted of "a motorsport complex which could eventually house a new British Formula One team," further cementing Richards' intention to return to F1 but only when the costs are reduced considerably, as he conceded before.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Prodrive (611 words)

	Prodrive Unveiles P2 - RSportsCars.com
		P2 is a fully working car featuring Prodrive’s latest technology and which has been entirely designed, engineered and built by the motorsport and automotive specialist at its operations at Banbury and Warwick in the UK.
		P2 was the idea of Prodrive chairman and chief executive, David Richards, who wanted to create something that used the skills of every part of the business and demonstrated the company’s capabilities.
		Prodrive’s chassis, engine and drivetrain and electronics departments worked with its in-house manufacturing operation to produce the specialist parts and electronic systems.
	www.rsportscars.com /eng/articles/prodrive_p2.asp (587 words)

	Subdriven \| The Subaru Enthuisast Website
		Prodrive is already talking to a vehicle manufacturer about the application of this system.
		Prodrive is one of the world’s largest and most successful motorsport and vehicle technology businesses with annual sales of more than £100 million and employing nearly 1000 staff in Europe, North America, Australia and Asia-Pacific.
		Prodrive has been behind the Subaru World Rally Team’s rise to fame since 1990 and has helped make Subaru synonymous with rallying, turning it into a respected performance marque around the world.
	www.subdriven.com /news/publish/Subaru_News/article_443.shtml (2179 words)

	PRODRIVE FERRARI 550
		Prodrive has unveiled the Ferrari 550 GTO Maranello racing car that will compete for the first time at the Silverstone on May 13.
		Despite this, Prodrive designer Peter Stevens, has kept the styling of the racing car faithful to the original Pininfarina design, while ensuring that it will still perform on the track.
		The standard six speed H-gate gearbox is replaced by a six-speed sequential box from Xtrac, while extra wide, 18inch Prodrive P-WRC wheels and AP racing brakes are housed within the increased front and rear track.
	www.endurancesportscar.com /prodrive550.htm (481 words)

	Subaru Drive Magazine: Winter 2003 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		During 2003, Prodrive expected to build 20 and rebuild 28 cars for use in 14 WRC events.
		Prodrive has become a prominent independent racing and technology company over the past two decades.
		In addition, Prodrive currently runs a Ferrari 550 GT team in the American Le Mans series and a Ford sedan team in Australia and it manages the BAR Formula One team.
	www.drive.subaru.com /Win04_ProDrive.htm (736 words)

	The ProDrive Team
		The folks at ProDrive began training truck drivers in 1986 at Portland Adult Education.
		The teachers at ProDrive have years of experience in both education and trucking.
		ProDrive's teachers have served in the trucking industry in such positions as team leader, chief trainer driver, and safety committee member.
	www.prodrivemaine.com /prodriveteam.html (127 words)

	Straightline - Prodrive P2
		Prodrive P2: This is the car that has gotten many Subaru fans excited.
		Prodrive is a UK company that specializes in taking production cars and turning them into winning rally racers.
		Even though this is a "Prodrive" car, I can't but help wonder if Subaru isn't scoping this thing out as a possible alternate design direction for Subaru to follow.
	blogs.edmunds.com /.ee8e76d (407 words)

	2006 Prodrive P2 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Weighing just 1100 kg and with a power to weight ratio of more than 350 bhp/tonne, P2 is expected to reach 100 kph from standstill in under four seconds and carry on to 280 kph.
		ALS can keep the turbo on boost at low engine speeds, giving the car immediate throttle response and improved performance by using more of the engine’s 575 Nm of torque throughout the rev range.
		It uses an active centre and active rear differential to control the torque split between the front and rear of the car and across the rear axle to optimise the car’s handling characteristics.
	www.seriouswheels.com /top-2006-Prodrive-P2.htm (584 words)

	NASIOC - Prodrive
		My question to Prodrive was whether or not their driving light kit came with the 55w bulbs normally provided with the FF1000 kit, or if they have a different bulb.
		It's nice that Prodrive's taking care of you, but I think it's ludicrous that a company of their size and reputation can't do better than this.
		Prodrive could have told us to deal with Tire Rack and not helped, so I think they are doing alright.
	forums.nasioc.com /forums/showthread.php?t=621569 (3224 words)

	ProDrive: Errors and Deceptions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		"The ProDrive 40-mm bearing has a life of 10,000 hours" BUT at Homer's 2004, after EPI compared the realistic approach and the marketing-friendly approach to calculating bearing life, ProDrive admitted that their rating was probably overstated.
		"The 'fillets' on the ProDrive secondary shaft stop the fretting" The claim goes on to state that the fillets cause the shaft deflections to concentrate in the filleted area.
		In early October, 2004, an ROG participant posted a conversation he says he had with ProDrive, to ask about their claims that the belt is not a Gates product.
	www.epi-eng.com /RW-PD-Rebuttal-1.htm (956 words)

	gizmag Article: Naro tilting car concept (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		January 29, 2005 Global automotive technology developer Prodrive has developed an exciting vehicle concept that can best be described as a four wheel motorcycle.
		Prodrive licensed The Narrow Car Company to develop the project in mid-2004 and already a number of businesses have shown interest in the design.
		Working with Coventry University's Art and Design course, Prodrive developed the Naro as a solution to urban congestion, and envisages one of the first applications could be as a traffic-busting single passenger taxi.
	www.gizmag.com /go/3647 (705 words)

	CARkeys - Prodrive Supercar
		The Prodrive P2 is a powerful and dramatically styled two-seater which the company does not intend to put into production, though it would be prepared to discuss such a project with a third party.
		Prodrive has also gone rallying on behalf of BMW, MG and Porsche.
		And from 2002 to 2004, Prodrive ran the BAR Honda F1 team from its base in Brackley.
	www.carkeys.co.uk /features/industry/2006/7824.asp (263 words)

	ProDrive Knows More than Gates?? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		That display consisted of two ProDrive sprockets (34 and 144 tooth) loosely attached to the side of a trailer, with a lever for applying torque to the driving sprocket.
		It is interesting that ProDrive publicly states that they do not adhere to the recommendations of the Gates Rubber Company, the manufacturer of the Toothbelt used in their main rotor drive system.
		We speculate that one of the reasons for the high fretting and failure rate in ProDrive-equipped secondaries is the fact that, when tensioned according to ProDrive's instructions, the belt is operating in an undertensioned condition, and the self-tensioning thereby generated puts an even greater load on the shaft than we showed here.
	www.epi-eng.com /RW-GatesIssues.htm (2412 words)

	Inside Line: Prodrive Ramps Subaru Impreza Up to 345 HP - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The point is to show off Prodrive's latest technology and capabilities, says Prodrive chairman and chief executive David Richards.
		The P2 is based on the Subaru Impreza rally car but weighs a mere 2,425 pounds, so its 345-horsepower tweaked Impreza STi engine propels it to 174 mph and from zero to 60 mph in just 3.8 seconds.
		The P2 chassis was originally based on a Subaru R1 (a four-seat minicar), which was completely reengineered to give P2 its coupe styling and to accommodate the new engine and drivetrain.
	www.edmunds.com /insideline/do/News/articleId=108921 (368 words)

	International Fuel Technology Completes Medium RPM Testing at Prodrive (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Prodrive is the largest independent engine, fuels and lubricants test laboratory in the U.K. with additional locations in the United States, Australia and Southeast Asia.
		Prodrive is also a world renown independent motorsport company managing integrated full service programs for vehicle manufacturers including Ferrari, Aston Martin, Subaru and Ford.
		The primary purpose of the Prodrive testing was to measure fuel economy improvement using IFT's proprietary patent pending diesel fuel additive, DiesolIFT(tm), at medium rpm engine operation.
	www.primezone.com /newsroom/news_releases.mhtml?d=59618 (536 words)

	Prodrive P2 prototype. - Ultimatecarpage.com forums
		There is no production plan at present, and Prodrive hasn’t arrived at an official name for the project.
		But it seems unlikely that Subaru — with whom Prodrive has a long and fruitful relationship — will be unmoved by news of an enticing project which uses so many of its components in a revolutionary way.
		Sources at Prodrive are keeping tight-lipped about Subaru’s involvement, but an early viewing of the coupé project by the Japanese company’s bosses seems more than likely.
	www.ultimatecarpage.com /forum/showthread.php?p=305998 (678 words)

	Prodrive Springs for WRX & STi
		These WRX springs are custom-spec'ed by Prodrive for a great combination of moderate lowering and enhanced handling.
		They're rated at 20mm (4/5 of an inch) of lowering, although we have observed an approximate drop of 1.5" in front and 1" in back.
		Prodrive suggests aligning the car to the following settings with the new springs:
	www.fastwrx.com /prodsprin.html (99 words)

	Prodrive Ireland Professional Chauffeured Limousine and Helicopter Services
		Welcome to Prodrive Ireland, Ireland's leading nationwide personal chauffeur provider, offering the most prestigious, professional and friendly service available.
		All of the cars in our extensive fleet are top-of-the-range editions, fully air-conditioned so you're guaranteed to arrive at your destination in comfort and in style.
		Follow the links on the left to find out how Prodrive Ireland's unique range of services can assist you in organising your transport requirements, leaving you free to focus on business or pleasure, safe in the knowledge that we have everything under control.
	www.prodriveireland.com (128 words)

	Homepage
		Prodrive has realised a flexible real-time image processing reference solution for OEM’s in medical, industrial and military markets.
		Prodrive is introducing a revolutionary and unprecendented motion control solution in the market: FlexDMC.
		Prodrive has already adjusted its processes to enable lead-free delivery of electronics.
	www.prodrive.nl (276 words)

	ProDrive Services (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		With ever-changing government regulations, ProDrive is dedicated to helping both parent and driver fully understand and comply with these laws.
		ProDrive helps foreign exchange students meet their government requirements for their Behind-the-Wheel training hours.
		ProDrive's pricing rates are consistently lower than our competitors.
	webpages.charter.net /prodrive/services.html (175 words)

	Subdriven \| The Subaru Enthuisast Website
		However, the Prodrive coupé’s small size, short overhangs, optimal weight distribution (from elements such as side-mounted radiators) — plus its Subaru-sourced 4x4 drive train — should make it considerably more agile than conventional mid-engined supercars.
		The project is the brainchild of David Richards, Prodrive’s founder and chairman, who describes the car as a technology demonstrator, intended to showcase his firm’s automotive design and engineering talents.
		The project was finished in record time from concept to reality because Richards wants to demonstrate Prodrive’s speed and flexibility at realising projects.
	www.subdriven.com /news/publish/Features/article_444.shtml (359 words)

	NASIOC - Prodrive items in-stock at this time .... in response to several e-mails
		From all of the posts I've seen on wagon rubbing issues, the folks were almost always running 225s, or had a major drop,or were running a 48 offset.....usually a combo of two of these anyway.
		The pics I've seen of the Prodrive springs installed show a very modest rear, so I speculate you'll be fine with 215s.....
		I have read that the Prodrive springs are matched well to the valving on the OE WRX strut.
	forums.nasioc.com /forums/showthread.php?t=206541 (350 words)

	gizmag Article: Prodrive creates the P2 sports car
		January 13, 2006 Prodrive has unveiled the P2, a unique two-seater sports car with some exciting credentials.
		The company has won more than 100 international rallies and six World Rally Championship titles for Subaru, the British Touring Car Championship five times (with BMW, Alfa Romeo and Ford) and is also involved in numerous other international racing series, including managing the BAR F1 team.
		The jury is out on whether the P2 will be produced in quantity, but with an anticipated UKP40,000 price tag, we expect the queue would be quite lengthy for a car of such remarkable real-world ability.
	www.gizmag.com /go/5038 (611 words)

	Prodrive (Holdings) Ltd. information and related industry information from Hoover's (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Prodrive is a real pro in the motorsport and automotive technology industries.
		Prodrive has managed Formula One, World Rallying, touring, and sports-car racing teams for such companies as Subaru, BMW, Ferrari, Ford, and Honda.
		Investment firm Apax Partners owns about half of Prodrive, which has operations in Australia, Germany, Thailand, the UK, and the US.
	www.hoovers.com /prodrive/--ID__135021--/free-co-factsheet.xhtml (386 words)

	2003 Prodrive Subaru WRX - Road Test - Motor Trend
		Prodrive employs subtle yet effective power mods aimed at getting the standard 227-horsepower WRX to perform more like the upcoming 300-horse STi.
		Thus, Prodrive offers a well-sorted suspension package that includes stiffer coil springs (that lower ride height by 20 mm), special alignment specs, and Prodrive PFF-7 18x8.0-inch forged-aluminum wheels wrapped by grippy Bridgestone Potenza S-03 225/40ZR18 tires.
		Prodrive also offers a brake package consisting of 14-inch slotted rotors, Alcon four-piston calipers, and special pads that deliver great pedal modulation and feel.
	motortrend.com /features/performance/112_0306_tuner (299 words)

	VWvortex Forums: Official Pics: Prodrive P2 (Impreza based Super Car "345bhp")
		Prodrive boss David Richards says his firm’s P2 sports car has proved its engineering abilities — even though the Banbury-based operation has no plans to put the two-seater into production.
		The original Subaru Impreza P1 released in the UK was a collaboration between ProDrive and Subaru.
		Basically at this point it is purely a design exercise, but it doesnt have to stay merely a design exercise.
	forums.vwvortex.com /zerothread?id=2383487 (2920 words)

	Prodrive P1
		Prodrive P1 The gorgeous P1 wheel from Prodrive first appeared on the legendary P1 Impreza.
		Manufactured by OZ, this wheel has a classic look and is extremely sturdy.
		The special edition Crystal Titanium 18" wheel fits the U.S. 2004 STi, and features a gorgeous wet-look silver (see inset pic) finish.
	www.fastwrx.com /prodrivep1.html (91 words)

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