I asked the same question of Neal Bates (who runs Toyotas rally team here in Aus), and apparently the underpinnings of the old and new Corollas (or Auris, depending on where you are in the world), are different enough that the SA-build S2000s couldn't be used.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grant_RSA
Also, the Aus S2000 Corollas (which are the latest model) have been competing all year, so the time-frame is all wrong.
I understand they were locally homologated because they were so new to the local market, but are susposed to fall under 'FIA Regional Homologation' rules during the year.