Snow, cold weather and a lot of people made today’s presentation perfect. But the happiest person, without doubt, was Petter Solberg. Smiling, and with the old energy, he enthusiastically told the media and other guests about the past few weeks.

I have been working flat out, and I’m really proud to the present my new team today. Even though Petters new slogan is ”Never give up”, he admits he could never have done all this by himself. – I have a lot of brilliant people around me, and they have all been working 24hrs shifts for me the past weeks. Without them and my sponsors, this would not have been possible.

The brand new Petter Solberg World Rally Team is managed by Ken Rees. FX Demaison is responsible for the car. Read more about who else are in the team under Team on the website.

Petter and Phil will start Rally Norway on Thursday, 12. February with the new Citroen Xsara. For more info about the car, check under Car on the website.

Specifications Citroën Xsara WRC

Weight 1230 kg
Length 4,196m
Wheelbase 2,555m
Width: 1,770m

Engine turbocharged
Capacity 1,998cc
Max power 320 hp at 5500 rpm
Max torque 750 Nm at 2750 rpm

Transmission
4WD
Carbon 3 disc clutch
All electronically differential controlled
Sequentially controlled 6-speed semi-automatic

Brakes
4 ventilated disc 4-pot callipers
Hydraulic hand brake

Wheels
7×15 inch
Pirelli tires