Hyundai i20 WRC

**dimviii** · 10th Sep 12, 18:04

Hyundai i20 shows WRC

It's finally here. Hyundai is the end of September to present at the Auto Show in Paris a World Rally Car, based on the compact model i20. The Koreans are ringing their comeback in the World Championships
Hyundai zeigt i20 WRC*:: rallye-magazin.de

**sete** · 10th Sep 12, 18:21

Hurray!!!
and here is my speculation-J.M.Latvala as the number one in Hyundai next year!

**kober** · 11th Sep 12, 02:18

Originally Posted by dimviii

Hyundai i20 shows WRC

The news should rather be: "Hyundai WILL show i20 WRC". They haven't shown anything yet

I wholeheartedly hope that the rumour is true, and that they'll perform better than they did with the Accent.

**Mirek** · 11th Sep 12, 10:20

The Accent was developed by British company MSD not by Huyndai. Let's see what they can do themselves...

**Rallyper** · 11th Sep 12, 13:42

So what´s needed?

- Enough good engineers who can make engines with power.
- Chassibuilders, safetydeveloper for rollcages.
- A couple of top WR-drivers for developing upbuilt car.

I think driving-line and suspension should be like standard items already used by other teams, like Rieder, Ohlins, X-trac, Sadev ... you name it.

Well, if they are heading towards WRC Hyundai should already have thought out all this.

Add som logistics and servicepark staff - and there you are: A new WRC factory team was born.

Interesting where they are at this moment. Some of you guys out there have some more information???

**Mirek** · 11th Sep 12, 13:49

It's not that easy. Just the drivetrain... To have same X-Trac gearbox doesn't mean to have same gearing (that a lot depends also on engine characteristics which are changing all the time). Having same X-Trac differentials again doesn't mean to use same ramp angles etc. Different space constrains in different bodyshell means different needs for cooling. It's a lot of details which makes it more than just a lego.

**6789** · 11th Sep 12, 14:01

Has Toyota gone cold or are they still looking at 2014? It would be great news if Hyundai enter - I'm sure they would want to be competitive given how far the company has come in the last decade.

**SlowSon** · 11th Sep 12, 14:06

Maybe they just want to "speak with deeds", not fake announcements like VW.

**KickenRallySport** · 11th Sep 12, 14:09

Witch drivers has been linked to drive for Toyota and Hyundai??? PG Andersson?? Mads Östberg?? Hanninen??

**stefanvv** · 11th Sep 12, 14:14

Originally Posted by KickenRallySport

Witch drivers has been linked to drive for Toyota and Hyundai??? PG Andersson?? Mads Östberg?? Hanninen??

Interesting fairy tale heroes. But all with Toyota & Hyundai is fairy tale by now.

**Sulland** · 11th Sep 12, 14:15

Looking forward to getting Hyundai back into the Rally world.

How firm are the i20 plans as of today?

**EightGear** · 11th Sep 12, 14:15

Colin Clark said on twitter that there are rumours about Hyundai shooting a promotional video last Wednesday at Walters Arena.

**DonJippo** · 11th Sep 12, 14:25

Originally Posted by Rallyper

Interesting where they are at this moment. Some of you guys out there have some more information???

AFAIK Huyndai has been hiring new staff for some time already.

**Barreis** · 11th Sep 12, 14:26

Originally Posted by Mirek

The Accent was developed by British company MSD not by Huyndai. Let's see what they can do themselves...

Also did opel calibra in first part of 90's. Didn't do good that job also. Last time they did corsa s2000. Another fail.

**AndyRAC** · 11th Sep 12, 14:34

As long as it is properly financed then good news. Too many in the past have tried to enter on a shoestring budget – and promptly left. If true, I wish them well – the sport needs more good competition.

**stefanvv** · 11th Sep 12, 14:38

Originally Posted by AndyRAC

As long as it is properly financed then good news. Too many in the past have tried to enter on a shoestring budget – and promptly left. If true, I wish them well – the sport needs more good competition.

+1

**Rallyper** · 11th Sep 12, 15:15

Originally Posted by Barreis

Also did opel calibra in first part of 90's. Didn't do good that job also. Last time they did corsa s2000. Another fail.

Well Barreis, you´re right about that. But since MSD did all development more or less without money from factories (I reccon), they couldn´t do anything but just fail. Same for PD and Mini as long as BMW won´t put in money...

And now it looks like Huyndai will do their own thing it might as well be more succesful as last time.