The car general appearance (size, proportions) is similar to current Polo.
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The car general appearance (size, proportions) is similar to current Polo.
Exactly..Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
I wouldn't count on it this year, especially they when they just updated the current carQuote:
Originally Posted by RS
Maybe not homologation but testing I think yes. Mikkelsen already said he would be involved in testing the new car.Quote:
Originally Posted by ictus
AFAIK they used all remaining jokers, i.e. they don't count with any further substancial updates for the existing car. That means the new car is not far away.Quote:
Originally Posted by ictus
No hybrid/electric version is a surprise.
More info & pics on test: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/n...esign-overhaul
No hybrid is no surprise, it´s same car than Ibiza/Polo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Funny that rally2 version will probably have hybrid sooner than road version.
Close battle !Quote:
Originally Posted by Kenneth
It would be very stupid move to change Rally2 rules.
I think it was already confirmed that Rally2 will go hybrid in 2023, but afaik it will keep current rules but only add mild hybrid enginem, that is expected to add 10 horsepower.
The mild hybrid is more a politics issue from FIA than a big engineering change, that will change the Rally2 class.
In Finland it looks like the Polo is the best RC2 car to have.
Why could that be?
Maybe it’s good for very fast stages? Solberg also won Estonia last yearQuote:
Originally Posted by Sulland
Could be also Printsport know-how.
Yes, Polo is good for very fast stages.Quote:
Originally Posted by AnttiL
Now we know the dimensions and I wonder how that will affect the R5 because the car is really big.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Length +111 mm
Width +48 mm
Wheelbase +94 mm
Height -8 mm
Love the Quattro wastegate whistle sound of the Polos is nice.
Are Polo and Fabia using same engine block?
I'm quite sure they do.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sulland
.. and bigger than Polo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
i’m sure it was said that the engines were largely the same, but they sound quite different so I suppose they have different ancillaries such as wastegate, exhaust system.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sulland
It’s huge, a Golf is only 9mm wider!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
Do you forsee any particular problem?
Just a pure theory from my side :)
Generally with no central differential the longer wheelbase is a disadvantage for very tight corners. It's on the other hand an advantage in very fast corners.
Usually size is an issue in regards to the weight but I read that the bodyshell isn't heavier than that of Fabia II despite being larger mainly because of the ligter platform.
Regarding the width it's difficult to judge. Generally wider stock bodyshell usually brings wider frontal area which is a disadvantage for drag but the Fabia III stock bodyshell has much better drag coefficient and it's slightly lower so it's difficult to judge what will it do witht all those added R5 body panels. Larger width is for sure very good thing for passive safety because the crew can be located farther from the door.
Slightly smaller height and a larger bodyshell will probably help to bring the center of gravity a little bit down and the overal vehicle balance could be likely slightly better tuned (there are more options for more ideal placing of stuff in a larger car). Larger bodyshell can be also an advantage for easier serviceability and repairs (it's easier to place the stuff in an accessible way).
I wondered whether longer wheelbase is what gave the Polo a clear advantage on Arctic. also the Polo runs quite low ride height everywhere compared to current Fabia.
Regarding width/aero, the new Fabia is so wide (wider than Polo) that I don’t imagine there will be many extra body panels protruding as per current Fabia (which is a pity aesthetically speaking)
There is a new special edition of ŠKODA FABIA Rally2 evo. Hurry up if you want to buy one - there are only 12 units available! :)
https://www.skoda-storyboard.com/en/...o-edition-120/
New bonnet to Ford Fiesta Rally2
Pic of Axel Köck
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ExG3dBMW...pg&name=medium
so basically the same as in rally4 and rally3
Vlček (boss of Kowax team) said that they should have the first new i20 Rally2 in June. I guess Huttunen will drive it first.
Did Henning buy polo r5 yet?
What do we think of the speed on the C3 Rally2 compared to the VAG cars, Is it a match?
Depends on the terrain I guess, but difference will be small. I think it even has the edge on (French) tarmac
Now we have a better idea about the new Rally2...
https://img.auto.cz/foto/v0/Zml0LWlu...4&e=2145916800
https://img.auto.cz/foto/v0/Zml0LWlu...U&e=2145916800
https://img.auto.cz/foto/v0/Zml0LWlu...g&e=2145916800
Are the new Fabia similar in measurements as newest Polo?
Fabia is larger.
in terms of overall length or wheelbase?
In everything. Wheelbase, length, width and height.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
And to think, a few years ago there was quite a split in opinion whether B-segment cars were too small for top-level (i.e. what we now know as Rally1 and Rally2) rally cars. This new Fabia, as well as other current rally cars are pretty perfect proportions to me.
It's funy but this Fabia is only slightly shorter and much wider than Focus Mk.1. Cars keep growing...
Tell me about it!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
My current model Fiesta only just fits in my garage. There was plenty of room for my Mk4 Cortina 40 years ago! Don't forget there was the Escort between the size of the Cortina and the size of the Fiesta in those days.
New Fabia is almost same size as 1st modern Octavia which was bigger than Golf...Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
No, it's not. Octavia I was nearly half a meter longer.Quote:
Originally Posted by pantealex