R-Classes News

**Sulland** · 10th Nov 10, 12:27

The Subaru cup cars in Norway use E85. They are not Gr N, but a re-mapped original engine. They are 280 hp and 580 nm.

But with full Gr N tuning, 33 mm restrictor and E85 re-map they should be potent. But not sure how much they take out on a full Gr N petrol today ?

But on a normal road car, they say E85 give 5-20% increase in hp using e85.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E85_in_standard_engines

**navtheace** · 10th Nov 10, 15:36

Originally Posted by MJW

DR says the future of Group N is unclear and something needs to fill the void from the Subaru / Mitsu Group N cars.

Clearer now that FIA announced R4 is go, everyone now awaits the R4 changes from N4.

**OldF** · 10th Nov 10, 17:17

What will the kit consist of?

Sequential gearbox
New subframes that allow longer wishbones (more suspension travelling)
34 mm restrictor
Camshafts with no variable timing
Pistons (I don’t know if they even need new pistons)
Connecting rods (as with the pistons)
Fuel system
ECU
Exhaust manifold & pipes
Similar interior as S2000
Bigger breaks
Hub carriers
Propeller shaft
Steering
Those allowed in group N (Anti roll bars, clutch, dampers, springs, struts, flywheel, hydraulic handbrake, mechanical LSDs, drive shafts etc.)
Something else?

**OldF** · 16th Nov 10, 17:55

Originally Posted by urabus-denoS2000

So what is the difference between R2C and R3C ?

What I’ve found out beside what Mirek told about 5-gear gearbox is smaller brakes and slightly more freedom to upgrade the suspension and modifications to the body shell.

The R2C would be an underdog to the R3C because of smaller brakes but equal weight.

But what is obvious is that at least the Citroen C2 Base and Ford Fiesta R2 aren’t utilizing the regulations fully. The prices for the R2 kits are 18.400 € / 19.300 € (Citroen tarmac / gravel) and 23.500 € (both tarmac and gravel).

The R2 kit’s price for Renault Twingo is 27.990 € for tarmac (additional gravel kit 7.500 €).

The R2 kit’s price for Citroen C2 Max is 34.000 € (both tarmac and gravel) which is 15.600 € more compared to the Citroen C2 Base tarmac kit.

**navtheace** · 17th Nov 10, 12:59

On the other topic.

R3D being 2 litre diesel with 32mm restrictor.

An avenue for VW with Scirocco or Golf?

R3T 1.6 turbo petrol with 29mm restrictor.

An avenue for MINI Cooper S and Fiesta that could get a 1.6 turbo petrol engine for the road car as announced yesterday.

All good, but these cars as rally cars will be oversahdowed by the WRC category cars. So they could not happen as manufacturers not interested in being the slow categories in the WRC.

**Mirek** · 17th Nov 10, 15:38

Cooper S probably will happen. David Richards said on totalrally radio that they will make R3 car.

**OldF** · 17th Nov 10, 15:46

Originally Posted by Mirek

Cooper S probably will happen. David Richards said on totalrally radio that they will make R3 car.

R3T?

**Mirek** · 17th Nov 10, 15:50

I think so

**navtheace** · 18th Nov 10, 12:22

The R3T mini will be great.

The news of the R4 category should be announced soon yes?

**morganmilan** · 19th Nov 10, 10:51

Is there any homologated car in R1A class? Is the Twingo the only one in R1B nowadays? Thnx in advance

**Sulland** · 19th Nov 10, 11:47

No R1A's homologated so far I think.

**morganmilan** · 19th Nov 10, 11:56

Originally Posted by Sulland

No R1A's homologated so far I think.

Thnx Sulland

**RICARDO75** · 20th Nov 10, 13:31

Words from Armindo Araújo after day one in Monza with the new Lancer R4:
"the R4 is starting its development.The car is very difficult to drive. It has plenty of power which makes the car more lively"

**dimviii** · 20th Nov 10, 17:35

non glass side windows for Araujos R4 in Monza

**Sulland** · 21st Nov 10, 18:09

When is the next FIA meeting again ?

**ProRally** · 21st Nov 10, 18:36

Composition of the Motor Sport Commissions:

Commission President Vice President
Rally Commission J. Ashman (GBR) A.Barfull (ESP)
WRC Commission J. Mahonen (FIN) R. Reid (GBR)

Cross-Country Rally Commission N. Khalifa Al-Attiyah (QAT) F. Gallagher (GBR)
GT Commission C. Schacht (DEU) W. Wan (HKG)
Touring Car Commission A. Gow (GBR) A. Craig (USA)
Hill-Climb Commission P. Gutjahr (CHE) S. Minarik (CZE)
Historic Motor Sport
Commission
J. Hughes (GBR)

HRH Prince Joachim (DNK)
CIK/International Karting
Commission
A. Bin Isa Al-khalifa (BRN)

K. Van De Grint (NLD)

Off-Road Commission A. Lasure (BEL) W. Szaniawski (POL)
Drag Racing Commission G. Light (USA) L. Pettersson (SWE)
Truck Racing Commission M. Vidal (ESP) L. Galucci (BEL)
Electric And New Energy Championships
Commission
B. Goeschel (DEU)

B. Moretti (ITA)

Circuits Commission R. Peart (CAN) T. Schenken (AUS)
Homologation Commission D. Fausel (CHE) J. Berger (FIA)
Medical Commission Prof. G. Saillant (FRA) Prof. J. C. Piette (FRA)
Land Speed Records Commission D. Dean (USA) B. Swaner (SWE)
Safety Commission P. Wright (GBR) A. Mellor (GBR)
Women & Motor Sport Commission M. Mouton (FRA) R. Nabulsi (JOR)
Volunteers And Officials
Commission
J. Verdegay De La Vega (ESP)
J. Bartos (POL)

Single-Seater Commission B. Bland (GBR) M. Tahincioglu (TUR)

Date of next meeting

The next Annual General Assembly will take place at the same time as the Prize Giving in December 2011.