Hyundai i20 WRC

[pantealex]

So this i20 is the basis of the 2017 model for WRC?

As they're not going to completely build a new 2017 model are they? This 2016 IS the NEW Road Shape too yes?

current road shape yes, not new anymore. if they want they can do 2017 from i20 coupe/3-door version.

[Rally Power]

Any photo in plain white of this i20 WRC?
All known pictures are from the testing camouflage or the official crap livery. It would be great to see how the car really looks.

[i20WRCoupe]

current road shape yes, not new anymore. if they want they can do 2017 from i20 coupe/3-door version.

I would be surely disappointed if they didn't go with the 3-door Coupe variant, as I view 5-doors as models more for families, rather than rallies. The WRC is the pinnacle of rally motorsports and there's a reason that manufacturers always use 3-door versions, as it signals their commitment to racing and the sacrifice of practicality for the purity of speed and sport.

Plus, I would think the chassis is by design, more rigid by losing 2 doors. Here's a photoshop someone on Google+ posted...

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[Rollo]

The WRC is the pinnacle of rally motorsports and there's a reason that manufacturers always use 3-door versions, as it signals their commitment to racing and the sacrifice of practicality for the purity of speed and sport.

Manufacturers prefer 3-door variants to go motor racing in because of reasons of structural rigidity and decreased weight.

The BTCC with the Astra and Integra proved that.

[dimviii]

i dont think that with todays roll cages,and all the work they done at chassis, wll have any difference the rigidity among 3-5 doors cars.

[Mirek]

In my opinion the 3D is still better basis in principle as the door weight more than the bodyshell covering the same area. Also the door thanks to it's weight rise the center of gravity and the inertia of the car. I know we speak about very small differences but that's what motorsport was always about. I guess the decision to use 5D was driven by marketing but maybe there's some other reason.

[AL14]

In my opinion the 3D is still better basis in principle as the door weight more than the bodyshell covering the same area. Also the door thanks to it's weight rise the center of gravity and the inertia of the car. I know we speak about very small differences but that's what motorsport was always about. I guess the decision to use 5D was driven by marketing but maybe there's some other reason.

I won't comment the techincal side since I've not the basis. But considering valid your argument in that issue, if a marketing manager decided to use 5 doors for a marketing reason he should be sent to work with stones in the other Korea.

[seb_sh]

The 5 door may provide better access in service, I remember they said that when Subaru switched from 3 door to 5. If it's true or not I don't know but it may be a factor to consider.

[i20WRCoupe]

In my opinion the 3D is still better basis in principle as the door weight more than the bodyshell covering the same area. Also the door thanks to it's weight rise the center of gravity and the inertia of the car. I know we speak about very small differences but that's what motorsport was always about. I guess the decision to use 5D was driven by marketing but maybe there's some other reason.

From what's been started by Nandan himself it was due to the homologation schedule and deadline; they just didn't have the time to wait for the 3-door Coupe considering the time needed for testing and submission to the FIA/WRC motorsport authorities.

But now that the 3-door has been out for a year, I would hope they switch over since they still have time before the homologation deadline passes and begin testing with the Coupe hatchback for the 2017 year.

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[Lousada]

Dumb question: Could they use a fake rear door instead? I mean bodywork that is shaped like a door. That way you would have the advantages of a three door model with the looks of a five door.