Rally2 (ex-R5) News

[RS]

The 208 looked very raw in Ypres, and we haven't seen much testing footage since really.

Didn't Peugeot pretty much confirm that they weren't quite happy with some things and hence delayed homologation?

[Mirek]

The 208 looked very raw in Ypres, and we haven't seen much testing footage since really.

Didn't Peugeot pretty much confirm that they weren't quite happy with some things and hence delayed homologation?

I believe the main concern was about the engine. Maybe it was a mistake to go for a long-stroke engine (they took the stock 1.6T EP6CDT) while others decided to base the engine on larger production unit and to shorten the stroke to get in the 1.6 litre displacement. That's the case of M-Sport and Škoda who by making that got to the bore/stroke ratio basically same as it is used in modern purpose built WRC 1.6T engines. Of course the R5 engine is different but I guess the general consequences apply and PSA might have done same mistake as Prodrive/Mini with that point. I'm no expert but I believe all others know well what they are doing when they change for short stroke units.

[vino_93]

I read in auto hebdo some weeks ago they both have a problem with suspension, that's why they postponned first homologation.

[Tom206wrc]

About 208 R5 and DS3 R5 on autosport.pt:

"One of the riders who have tested the models and also had access to only R5 approved so far will have been complained about the performance of French cars in several areas, which sounded alarms in the structures responsible for their development. Meeting the deadlines will only be guaranteed at the beginning or middle of February."

Do they also write there are already 60 orders for both 208 and DS3

[Andre Oliveira]

Yes, 60.

Btw, we have a complete chassis info here.

Photos test Diogo Salvi and Adruzilo Lopes with ARC and João Barros here and here.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Helpful 'spot-the-difference’ graphic to differentiate between @DovenbyHall's Fiesta R5 and RS WRC



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[Andre Oliveira]

"KIA" Fiesta R5

[Jack4688`]

[RS]

"KIA" Fiesta R5

Please explain!

[Andre Oliveira]

Didier Arias' Fiesta R5 with Kia sponsorship