More info about the project and the new i20 WRC in 2015:
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More info about the project and the new i20 WRC in 2015:
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It seems Stohl racing is involved in development in some way...
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Any more news here, at this stage last year VW had a comprehensive test programme about to begin and yet we have seen very little that resembles a full blown WRC
I guess they need to build a proper car before testing. Engine surely is tested back home in SK. Drivetrain should be standard WRC stuff from Sadev/Xtrac/Tractive. So what remains is to put things together.
That may be down to the different business models. Where Volkswagen were very public about their testing and development phase, Hyundai have fairly conservative about this sort of stuff in the past. I would not go expecting constant coverage of the i20's development, and nor would I interpret a lack of coverage as a lack of progress.Quote:
Originally Posted by ToughMac
Hyundai i20 WRC at the Geneva Motorshow:
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The thing is taking shape.
Looks quite alright actually, was previously really unsure on it.
Hyundai Unveils Upgraded i20 WRC at Geneva
New specification Hyundai i20 WRC launched at Geneva marks another important step in team development schedule
Latest spec includes upgrades to aerodynamics, chassis and suspension to improve cooling, enhance suspension kinematics and chassis stiffness
Development of Alzenau facility is proceeding rapidly and to plan with focus on key staff recruitment
Private testing of i20 will begin later in the year at various locations in Europe
HYUNDAI || News
OOOHHHH!!! That´s a beauty!!!
Hope this will turn out happily ever after!
Looks like Hyundai are going all VW on their aerodynamic package, really looking forward to seeing what the finished product will look like.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTd2Lw8gvjw#t=00m34s
I'd like also to see Meeke driving it. :)
Tidemand and PG as well :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Kielder
Could You be more specific?Quote:
Originally Posted by ToughMac
Nice! It is starting to look like a proper WRC car now!
Namely the arches, and the fact that their shape has been designed with the assistance of a wind tunnel. The aerodynamics of the Polo in its early stages looked pretty much the same as what Hyundai have now, looks like aerodynamics over performance will be the key feature to these new generation world rally cars.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
That is sick looking car. That livery really sets it off. It's good to see a livery that doesn't use white as a base colour as well.
Is this one a drivable car or just a mock up?
Depends how convincingly you can say 'brmm, brmmm' sitting behind the wheel!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Sulland
Bet we don't get any under the bonnet shots ;)
I'm one step closer to eat my words, it'll happen when I see that thing on stages. But I have to admit it starts to look promising.
I don't see anything so significant about them. Most of current cars have similar arches. I guess most of them were tested in wind tunnel or at least simulated and that's why they look similar in result.Quote:
Originally Posted by ToughMac
Here is a high resolution photo. Sorry if too big.
http://gwcm.hyundai.com/cs/idcplg?Id...LatestReleased
If they're going to run a program in 2014 and they didn't start to test already, could be a disaster year unless they hire someone like Solberg for a driver.
I guess Solberg would be a good option to begin with. Maybe one of his adepts could join as well (Flodin?)
Maybe you need to look more closely.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
Don't you think that they'd want more cash than Henning has at the moment? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
Is there any major sponsor being linked with Hyundai at the moment?
I meant Petter to be testdriver. No money needed for sure, for that purpose. I guess the other way around if it happens. Petter will be payed a full season in 2015... :s mokin:Quote:
Originally Posted by Mintexmemory
Hyundai has the money needed these days if they want to do this seriously. Do they really want to is the real question.
Hopefully yes, then we might have some much needed competition for VW in the coming years.
Petter as crash test dummy?
I didn´t say that. To test doesn´t need to crash, but if necessary I think that could be arranged.
It's interesting that Per only offers swedish or norwegian drivers and it's not even funny anymore
Barreis first mentioned Solberg (I guess Petter) as testdriver. Someone here said Meeke if I don´t have it wrong. Please, tell me more fast drivers able to do good testing of the new Huyndai.Quote:
Originally Posted by cali
Many of them come from northern part of Europe, at least testing on gravel and snow/ice. Or do you have other suggestions?
Of course I have suggestions - Markko Märtin as a test driver, Ott Tänak as number one driver and some other estonian dude as no. 2.
If I remember correctly, Hyundai has said they would like to launch another new i20 WRC for 2015 (when they update the road car). So we will only have this car for 2014. I wonder if that is still seen as feasible by HQ?
As for drivers; I do not care where they come from as long as they are fast and have enough technical savvy not to repeat the earlier Hyundai rally project.
I think they should go down the VW route of running a car in a lower class to gain experience of the sport for all team members, servicing under pressure, logistics, etc
For sure. That´s the best option. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by cali
I've heard about Some Other Estonian Dude. He is fast. :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by cali
Seat had quite a major facelift to the Cordoba midway through the '99 season. I actually preferred the Evo1 that they had out first. Anything is possible when you have the money, which I'm sure Hyundai have! It would be nice to see cars changing in appearance from year to year as they used to. Look at the C4, DS3, Focus etc. No real physical changes and practically same liveries for years on endQuote:
Originally Posted by Plan9