Ah, ok. I understood the question in a wrong way. You are right that homologation of Yaris RRC is not possible although RRC are still eligible to take part in WRC2.
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Ah, ok. I understood the question in a wrong way. You are right that homologation of Yaris RRC is not possible although RRC are still eligible to take part in WRC2.
Is that the South African Polo S2000 or a version of the WRC car that was homologated by default i.e. same as the DS3 RRC, Fiesta RRC and Mini SPC?Quote:
Originally Posted by RICARDO75
South African Polo S2000 is regionally homologated car. Polo RRC homologated as a part of WRC homologation has never been used in any rally. It has been tested though. Some photos were posted here on the forum but it was a long time a go.
Polo S2000 1.6T
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--OTT-Pcf69...a24813+(1).jpg
The RRC version (S2000 1.6 T) of Polo is homologated since January 2013.
Never competed but it is homologated.
Volkswagen
A 5744 POLO R WRC – 1'984.3 x 1.7 = 3'373.3cc Début d'Homol. 01.01.2013 Fin : 2020
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01.01.2013 100/01 KSR SUPER 2000 1.6 TURBO
Thought so, thanks for the clarification guys :)
Toyota will be returning to the WRC in 2017. Press event held on Friday.
Wow! So soon! Only 7 years after this thread began...I can hardly wait....
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"The leading Japanese automaker will make a formal announcement on the matter Friday at a Tokyo press conference for its motor sports activities".
What happens to the works VW Polo WRC cars when they get old? Do they get parked next to the old Dakar Touaregs in the museum?
Really looking forward to this announcement. Hopefully it's a positive one for the WRC
News in Japan Times: http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/201.../#.VMdxCf6sU9D
Live on Friday: http://newsroom.toyota.co.jp/en/detail/5285903/
CorrectQuote:
Originally Posted by Zeakiwi
But there were a few Touaregs at this years Dakar...
no there weren't.
Only private Touareg I can remember was for Henrard some years ago.
I just hope to God that it'll be with a more interesting car than that Yaris!
like?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jack4688`
In a perfect world the GT86 but anything bigger than the Yaris will be an improvement, even the Auris! I suppose it depends on what way the next WRC regulations are going to go.
Was that s2000 1.6t ever considered for customer use ?
Will it ever do a rally?
Highly doubt it, especially with RRC cars becoming redundant at international level from next year.
I hope we do get to see the Yaris rally, I think the test car looks great; just a slight pity it won't be in 2016.
The homologation process of WRC car was changed. S2000 1.6T is no longer part of it. New S2000 1.6T can't be homologated anymore.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ifox95
maybe a Prius so the tree huggers can enjoy.
WRC Yaris might not look too bad...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMzY-rl1pL8
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8d9D2VCQAAeTGJ.jpg:large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8d25Y7CEAAfnz0.jpg:large
The intercooler on the bottom like the old WRC cars. I guess there is not much space under the short bonnetQuote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
won't it have a number 9, hyundai has a number 7 already, unless by the time they join Abu Dhabi Citroen will leave
This is probably a render from a long time ago which you are all taking way too seriusly. ;)
Probably You're right, I see some "real" pictures on google with different mechanics
And Castrol livery - TMG's current sponsor is Total. Though maybe Toyota in Japan will run the WRC programme??
Sure TMG (based in Köln) will be doing it. There have been job offers on TMG site for quite some time. They were very specific about rallying, like the one below. ;)
http://www.toyota-motorsport.com/ima...n_20141022.pdf
Italian and german developing teams are closely cooperating. But finish one, as I know, doesnt cooperate so much...
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https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8cA09bCYAAgyXu.jpg
Anyone crazy enough going up early to watch live? I might be up because crazy enough... :p
I can fit that thing in my pocket
This is more like it:
Now it´s official - toyota to return to wrc in 2017. Paying tribute to bjorn waldegard and rally finland.
No sponsor stickers on car (only small michelin). It will be Yaris.
It looks even worse than I remember!!!
The rear wheel arches look ridiculous.
So after almost 5 years this topic makes sense. :p
The car doesn't look the best but it's the results that matter... ;)
Looks too simple like 2012 Polo WRC
Pleased to hear the announcement, 2017 is a long way away and who knows what the WRC will look like by then but I am optimistic :up:
So..... How long till Rally Japan returns to the WRC now? ;)
Toyota are always welcome back in the WRC - a shame the Yaris is the car chosen; looks awful.