Next regulations for WRC cars

[Ctesibios]

I don't know if anyone else here ever had an electric radio controlled car, but I have been waiting for the full scale version ever since that day. I don't think most people realize the potential of a fully electric race car. One day there will be a 4wd vehicle with 4 motors, one for each wheel with a degree of control never seen before on a rally car.

Ok, it's not for 2018, but it will come one day. In the meantime, there will most likely be an interim solution. Manufacturers will be asking for this. I would rather see a jump straight to EV, but a hybrid with an accent on the development of the electric drive would be an interesting compromise. Something like a standard 1 l turbo engine/generator with free development of the electric drive. Through the years, the available power of the combustion engine would be reduced similar to what is happening in the FIA World Endurance Championship.

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Some of the best cars with electric propulsion can be found at the Pikes Peak Hill Climb.

https://transportevolved.com/2016/06...ce-to-the-top/

https://www.youtube.com/shared?ci=AvauqWkCqo8

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So far nobody convinced me that bio fuels or supercomplicated hybrids, which are basically cars for first user only, are truly more ecologic solution. Simple pure electric cars are different case.

Anyway talking about ecology in case of motorsport is nothing but hypocrisy. Let's be honest. If FIA wanted to be more ecological it can start with replacing ALS with electric turbochargers. The fact is that that those few rarely running racing cars make no difference in comparison with millions of stock cars.

Mirek, I agree. I think hybrids are a way for current manufacturers to save face. I like EVs because I think they are better and they will be faster. I'm not into this to save the planet or any other ridiculous environmental claim. Yes it will help with air pollution, but will also create a whole new set of problems for us to deal with in the future.

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Here's the solution - electronic sound enhancer/noise amplifier

Faking It: Engine-Sound Enhancement Explained - http://www.caranddriver.com/features...ined-tech-dept

2017 Ford Fiesta ST with an "electronic sound enhancer"- http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...ord-fiesta-st/

WRC teams will need a DJ to create and develop unique car noise.
If you are a DJ apply for the new job

"Sounds ridiculous" (oh the pun!), but I was surprised to see how many of the current performance cars use sound enhancers! (VW, BMW, etc.)

[Ctesibios]

The biggest drawback of hybrids or fully-electric WRC cars would be the lack of engine sound/noise from the coming car on a special stage wich is 90% of the thrill all rally fans are longing for. The noise of the closing beast is everything... https://youtu.be/Xe0uPHIpQEo ... I would say... but yet I am pretty sure one day they would come up with a solution like artificial sound system or amplifying the E-sound...

Edit: mute the video and you'll get the full-electric "thrill"

I know, I have seen footage from the the group B era time and time again and I still like watching it... listening to it! Turbochargers and all wheel drive were all the rage then, today is different and tomorrow will be different still. Once you stop thinking about it, you forget it and focus on other things. If not us, then the next generation.

I'm already looking forward to the next set of rules and how the teams will interpret them. And it doesn't prevent me from enjoying the current championship as it's lining up to be a great year!

[stefanvv]

"Sounds ridiculous" (oh the pun!), but I was surprised to see how many of the current performance cars use sound enhancers! (VW, BMW, etc.)

This is for safety reasons. The cars must be heard coming.

[Mirek]

This is for safety reasons. The cars must be heard coming.

For safety reason in Octavia RS? It's not for safety reason it's for sounding sexier. Sadly most of the carmakers use them in some performance models.

[stefanvv]

For safety reason in Octavia RS? It's not for safety reason it's for sounding sexier. Sadly most of the carmakers use them in some performance models.

Oh, I meant for electric cars. AUDI few years ago was developing sound system for their e-tron cars.

[Mirek]

Yes, for electric cars it is for pedestrian safety but frankly I find it quite ridiculous (even though somewhat necessary). In the future You may download Your vehicle sound just like a ringtone. Imagine a Toyota Prius with Ferrari sound or maye ZIL truck instead

[Simmi]

Yes, for electric cars it is for pedestrian safety but frankly I find it quite ridiculous (even though somewhat necessary). In the future You may download Your vehicle sound just like a ringtone. Imagine a Toyota Prius with Ferrari sound or maye ZIL truck instead

In a Renault Clio you can already pick from six different engine noises - including the Nissan GT-R.

http://jalopnik.com/the-renault-clio...-yo-1697053915