Focus ST Sessions: (Abandoned) Block Party
When Ken Block and Vaughn Gittin, Jr. play neighbors there’s nothing neighborly about it. Watch two racing geniuses take each other on in a Focus ST and a VW GTI.
When Ken Block and Vaughn Gittin, Jr. play neighbors there’s nothing neighborly about it. Watch two racing geniuses take each other on in a Focus ST and a VW GTI.
Hyundai will be back in WRC. Introducing to you the Hyundai i20 WRC car.
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Hyundai marque son retour dans le WRC. Découvrez la i20 WRC.
Although the company didn’t divulge any details of the i20 WRC, FIA regulations stipulate that entrants must be based on a production car and feature 1.6-liter turbocharged engines, all-wheel drive transmissions, sequential gearboxes and aerodynamic parts.
(vía Carscoop)
How does that make you feel. From the WRC to the NASCAR. Trufact!
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The new entry-level Yaris R1A rally car has been developed to comply with FIA R1A regulations that permit only limited performance modifications to production vehicles with engines up to 1.4-liters in displacement.
The upgrade kit from Toyota includes racing exhaust and catalytic converter system, shorter final drive gear, motorsport suspension with adapted springs and adjustable ride height.
Naturally, the Yaris also gains a comprehensive suite of safety features including a bolt-in roll cage, guards for sump, fuel tank and fuel lines, fire extinguishers, rally seats and safety harness plus power cut-off switch.
The Japanese automaker said that it expects the Yaris R1A is to become the first car in the world to be awarded FIA R1A homologation before the end of the year. The homologation will allow drivers of the car to compete regional, national and international competitions all the way up to World Rally Championship events.
TMG (Toyota Motorsports GmbH) said it is taking orders for the Yaris R1A now, with donor car and upgrade kit (excluding tax and installation) priced at approximately €22,500 or GBP 17,700.
(vía Carscoop)
During the FIA World Rally Championship mid-season break, eight Ford rally drivers and co-drivers participated in a special school sports day at the company’s European engineering facility at Dunton.
As competitors swapped horsepower for three-legged power, bean bags and eggs and spoons, watch the hilarity ensue…
Follow the team: http://www.facebook.com/FordWRC
Volkswagen Motorsport tested their new Polo R WRC in Finland, with crew Sebastien Ogier/Julien Ingrassia. Team’s S2000 Fabia was also present in the tests.
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Volkswagen Motorsport testasi uutta Polo R WRC:tä Suomessa Sebastien Ogierin käskyttämänä. Mukana oli myös tallin tällä kaudella MM-sarjassa käyttämä S2000 Fabia.
What makes this study special - aside from the fact that it promises to be faster than the Golf GTI, is that the German company confirmed that it previews a production model due for launch in late 2013.
As you have probably already guessed by know, the Polo R WRC Street is inspired by the company’s entry in the World Rally Championship starting from 2013.
Whereas the racing Polo R WRC sports a 1.6-liter TSI engine with 295hp (300PS), the road-going prototype makes use of the VW Group’s tried and tested 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine rated at 217-horsepower (220PS), or 10-horsepower more than the Golf GTI.
The Polo R WRC Street stands out from its lesser siblings thanks to an assortment of new aero parts like the redesigned front bumper with larger vents and a lip spoiler, a rear diffuser, black wheel arch extensions, a rear wing and larger alloy wheels.
We also get a sneak peek of the interior that boasts new sport seats and a steering wheel rim covered in Alcantara.
Volkswagen added that the car’s chassis has been upgraded with a lowered sports suspension.
(vía Carscoop)
