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30th May 2017, 12:06
BigWorm

http://www.autosport.com/news/report...-with-wrc2-car

C3 R5 built from scratch. No official R5 team from Citroën.
30th May 2017, 18:34
Fast Eddie WRC

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigWorm

http://www.autosport.com/news/report...-with-wrc2-car

Article also confirms story that Opel say they have no plans to homologate a Corsa R5. :(
31st May 2017, 06:24
pantealex

Opel will be Electronic-Car brand for PSA (and DS is their luxury brand)

so most probably only Citroen and Peugeot will have rally models.
31st May 2017, 11:15
Fast Eddie WRC

PSA making a C3 R5 also seems to kill the chance of the Corsa R5.
31st May 2017, 13:14
TWRC

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC

PSA making a C3 R5 also seems to kill the chance of the Corsa R5.

Also, there will be an R5 from the 2nd generation 208 as well.
31st May 2017, 14:49
macebig

Maybe the next gen Corsa (depending on how many parts it shares with the other B category PSA models) can get a R5 version.
1st June 2017, 22:51
Rally Power

Quote:

Originally Posted by macebig

Maybe the next gen Corsa (depending on how many parts it shares with the other B category PSA models) can get a R5 version.

The next Corsa is being delayed to get a PSA platform. It'll be released only during 2020. This mean Holzer project could still run for 2 to 3 seasons, if it gets green light soon. It'd be a shame to see that promising R5 wasted. http://www.carscoops.com/2017/03/ope...ntent=Netvibes
2nd June 2017, 06:11
electroliquid

In the worst case scenario maybe it could turn into something like Mitsubishi R5 project - only for national use
2nd June 2017, 07:46
Mirek

That certainly isn't the worst possible scenario.
6th June 2017, 09:46
electroliquid

Worse scenarios than this, would be disaster for sport
6th June 2017, 17:20
dodge33cymru

Quote:

Originally Posted by electroliquid

Worse scenarios than this, would be disaster for sport

I think he meant that the worst case scenario is that you will never see or hear of the car again and it will fade into obscurity.

As an aside, I find it amusing with the Mitsubishi that they have corporately been willing to licence the R5 car for a few video games to use, but unwilling to let the car be homologated in real life.
6th June 2017, 20:12
skarderud

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...8a40c0c134.jpg

Fiat punto R5?

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6th June 2017, 20:57
Andre Oliveira

WRC dream concept
7th June 2017, 08:14
RS

Quote:

Originally Posted by pantealex

Opel will be Electronic-Car brand for PSA

Weird strategy. Surely all brands will gradually be moving towards electric.
7th June 2017, 19:06
dimviii

HOLZER Firmengruppe‏*@HOLZERGRUPPE
If a 280bhp #rally beast excites you, wait til you see this! The #Holzer #R5 Concept is ready for its next step

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQbe...ature=youtu.be
14th June 2017, 17:03
Fast Eddie WRC

Top Gear tries the Fabia R5:
https://www.topgear.com/car-news/big...source=Twitter
14th June 2017, 21:34
Sulland

Has Toyota started on their R5 project yet?
If so, how far are they?
15th June 2017, 09:48
itix

So if we do get the corsa and iriz in homologation, we'll have
-DS3/208
-Fiesta
-Corsa(?)
-Iriz(?)
-Fabia
-i20
-Yaris (soon)
-C3 (soon)
-Polo (soon)

and the miserable mirage outside homologation.

When did a rally segment ever have this many manufacturers? R5 is very likely the most successful rally program ever.
15th June 2017, 11:02
Mirek

Just before, with S2000...
International homologation: Polo, Punto, 207, Fabia, Fiesta, Corsa, MG ZR, Corolla, Satria
Regional homologation: Fiesta (Aus), Corolla (Aus), Auris (Aus), Auris (RSA), Polo 5D (RSA)
National homologation: Lada 112 (Rus)
S2000 1.6T alias RRC: Mini, Fiesta, DS3

It shall be mentioned that S2000 were forcefully stopped by FIA when they were at their popularity peek (2011). They didn't die from the lack of interest.
15th June 2017, 18:05
pantealex

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sulland

Has Toyota started on their R5 project yet?
If so, how far are they?

Yes they have.
Car is drivable, that´s all I can say.
Just wait one month, Rally Finland´s service park could offer more info.
16th June 2017, 13:51
RICARDO75

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Originally Posted by Mirek

Just before, with S2000...
International homologation: Polo, Punto, 207, Fabia, Fiesta, Corsa, MG ZR, Corolla, Satria
Regional homologation: Fiesta (Aus), Corolla (Aus), Auris (Aus), Auris (RSA), Polo 5D (RSA)
National homologation: Lada 112 (Rus)
S2000 1.6T alias RRC: Mini, Fiesta, DS3

It shall be mentioned that S2000 were forcefully stopped by FIA when they were at their popularity peek (2011). They didn't die from the lack of interest.

And also the Polo S2000 1.6T (RRC). Never competed, but was tested and homologated.
16th June 2017, 19:46
itix

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mirek

Just before, with S2000...
International homologation: Polo, Punto, 207, Fabia, Fiesta, Corsa, MG ZR, Corolla, Satria
Regional homologation: Fiesta (Aus), Corolla (Aus), Auris (Aus), Auris (RSA), Polo 5D (RSA)
National homologation: Lada 112 (Rus)
S2000 1.6T alias RRC: Mini, Fiesta, DS3

It shall be mentioned that S2000 were forcefully stopped by FIA when they were at their popularity peek (2011). They didn't die from the lack of interest.

True... I forgot about some of those models. In honesty though, glorious as the sound was, reality is moving away from N/A and into forced induction so I kind of understand the FIA decision.
18th June 2017, 22:14
Rally Power

New Polo presented (R5 base model). 4.053mm long (2.564mm wheel base). Apparently, no 3dr model expected.

https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l3gVu6BzL...-Polo-2555.jpg

According to some news, C3 R5 development was paused till C3 WRC issues are solved.

Btw, when will MSport make a new R5 based on current Mk7 Fiesta (like the ’17 WRC)?
18th June 2017, 22:35
Andre Oliveira

Yes, M-Sport just started R5 2018
18th June 2017, 23:59
the sniper

When are we going to hear something official on increasing the restrictor size plus the associated mechanical changes required to handle the increased power? If pretty much all the manufacturers are working on next year now, surely it's too late for the FIA to change the regs now or do they just need to act fast? Or are the manufactures already aware?
19th June 2017, 01:22
Andre Oliveira

Motorsportmonday

https://scontent.fopo2-1.fna.fbcdn.n...17&oe=59D09F93
20th June 2017, 17:22
dimviii

new fabia forSRT

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DCw_ozCXcAE0acj.jpg
20th June 2017, 19:34
PLuto

Quote:

Originally Posted by the sniper

When are we going to hear something official on increasing the restrictor size plus the associated mechanical changes required to handle the increased power? If pretty much all the manufacturers are working on next year now, surely it's too late for the FIA to change the regs now or do they just need to act fast? Or are the manufactures already aware?

I hope never...
20th June 2017, 19:50
Mirek

Quote:

Originally Posted by the sniper

When are we going to hear something official on increasing the restrictor size plus the associated mechanical changes required to handle the increased power? If pretty much all the manufacturers are working on next year now, surely it's too late for the FIA to change the regs now or do they just need to act fast? Or are the manufactures already aware?

Of course they are aware when something is being prepared. FIA and manufacturers keep in contact all the time. I just hope, just like PLuto, that it stays like it is.
27th June 2017, 10:40
Jarek Z

According to The Telegraph, viewers of Goodwood Festival of Speed will see the debut of the Proton Iriz R5:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/news...ars-confirmed/
27th June 2017, 15:22
Fast Eddie WRC

@tomcave
..and the exciting news is we've entered @RallyFinland driving a @HMSGOfficial #i20 R5, our 1st @OfficialWRC event in the car #cantwait!
27th June 2017, 20:43
Fast Eddie WRC

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jarek Z

According to The Telegraph, viewers of Goodwood Festival of Speed will see the debut of the Proton Iriz R5:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/news...ars-confirmed/

Proton Iriz R5 ready for Goodwood:

https://scontent.flhr4-1.fna.fbcdn.n...d6&oe=59DCEE14

https://scontent.flhr4-1.fna.fbcdn.n...e0&oe=59CFA4D1
28th June 2017, 09:36
RS

Are Proton on board with the R5 project? I.e. is it going to get international homologation?
28th June 2017, 09:54
Arnold Triyudho Wardono

Quote:

Originally Posted by RS

Are Proton on board with the R5 project? I.e. is it going to get international homologation?

I hope so..

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29th June 2017, 00:16
Rally Power

Goodwood live stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEhEbPoDtHo

Schedule: https://www.goodwood.com/flagship-ev...eed/programme/
30th June 2017, 05:18
dimviii

https://scontent.fath4-1.fna.fbcdn.n...11&oe=59CC4669
30th June 2017, 07:29
liposh

It looks like small shopping bag (You know that type of car used by wifes). Why are the dimensions WxLxH so much different to other R5 cars ? Anyway, it is necessary to make official presentations on 18 inch tarmac wheels, this one is bad.
30th June 2017, 18:23
Rally Power

Quote:

Originally Posted by liposh

It looks like small shopping bag (You know that type of car used by wifes). Why are the dimensions WxLxH so much different to other R5 cars ? Anyway, it is necessary to make official presentations on 18 inch tarmac wheels, this one is bad.

Looks can be deceptive…it’s a B class car like all other R5’s, just a bit higher than usual. http://www.proton-edar.com.my/en/Mod...e.aspx#PRICING & SPECS

Quote:

Originally Posted by RS

Are Proton on board with the R5 project? I.e. is it going to get international homologation?

It has been announced as a partnership between Proton and MEM (like the Satria S2000). Proton troubled finances are also recovering, as Geely become a major stockholder, so all indicates this IRIZ R5 will really hit the road. Best luck to them!
30th June 2017, 18:42
Mirek

Bit higher than usual means the car has an unsolvable handicap since the beginning.
30th June 2017, 18:45
itix

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rally Power

Looks can be deceptive…it’s a B class car like all other R5’s, just a bit higher than usual. http://www.proton-edar.com.my/en/Mod...e.aspx#PRICING & SPECS

It has been announced as a partnership between Proton and MEM (like the Satria S2000). Proton troubled finances are also recovering, as Geely become a major stockholder, so all indicates this IRIZ R5 will really hit the road. Best luck to them!

Compared to the S2000 she certainly isn't a looker.

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