I might have missed I but has there been any fotage of Lancia testing the Rally 2 on gravel ?
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I might have missed I but has there been any fotage of Lancia testing the Rally 2 on gravel ?
rumors: "Yohan Rossel will be course car in Rallye du Var with the Ypsilon Rally2"
A very interesting article and a ranking of every R5/Rally2 car based on how many wins/podiums and stage wins they took in international competitions:
https://www.powerslideblog.com/power...f-the-r5-class
Dirtfish are wondering... how good is the Fiesta?
https://www.facebook.com/DirtFishRal...h63tT34MGQRQ8l
https://scontent.fktw1-1.fna.fbcdn.n...VA&oe=68EC8843
Recent results by Armstrong and Jurgensson prove the Fiesta can still be very competitive. But this has only been on tarmac and in official M-Sport developed cars.
TBH I cant see this making an increase in sales of the Rally2 Fiesta. But the upgrades may be popular on existing cars.
M-Sport look to be (upgrade ?) testing on gravel with the Fiesta:
https://www.facebook.com/10005817699...40aB7S9Ucbxw6v
Lancia set to replace Citroën as works-backed WRC2 team. But the C3 Rally2 will still continue to rally:
https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/lanci...cked-wrc2-team
The official video from Lancia:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCWGXHXmOxA
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jarek Z
Yep, Stellantis Cup winner Benjamin Stirling, will drive the Citroën on 2026 french tarmac championship ;)
More details of the new Lancia launch:
https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/lanci...JETmIQQBI2agew
Lancia Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale’s seven key areas of development
Lancia has highlighted seven areas where the Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale can make the difference:
1: Weight and balance, with significant mass reduction and a lower centre of gravity
2: Advanced aerodynamics, improving downforce and stability at high speed
3: Engine performance and drivability, featuring a turbo management system derived from the Peugeot 9X8 architecture and a new anti-lag system (ALS)
4: Transmission with revised gear ratios and differentials optimised for all surfaces.
5: Chassis and suspension fine-tuned to deliver class-leading performance on both Tarmac and gravel
6: Driver environment, redesigned for maximum ergonomics, comfort and concentration
7: Bodyshell and roll cage, entirely new to ensure superior rigidity and full FIA safety compliance
Lancia Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale - Technical specifications
VEHICLE
Homologation base model: LANCIA YPSILON
Homologated for FIA Rally2 category
CHASSIS
Lancia Ypsilon bodyshell, reinforced by FIA homologated multipoints welded rollcage
Steel, aluminium and composite bodywork
FIA homologated 80 liters fuel tank
ENGINE
LANCIA CORSE HF 1.6 liters turbocharged engine
FIA regulated 32 mm restrictor
Displacement: 1 598 cc
Bore / Stroke: 77 mm X 85,8 mm
Max. Power: 287 hp at 5,000 rpm
Max. Torque: 425 N.m. at 4,000 rpm
Distribution: Double overhead camshaft driven by chain
4 valves per cylinder
Fuel feed: Direct injection controlled by Marelli unit
ELECTRONICS / ELECTRICS
Marelli ECU
Lancia Corse HF engine maps
TRANSMISSION
Cerametallic twin-disc clutch
Type: INTEGRALE (4 wheel drive)
5-speed sequential Sadev gearbox, manual command
Differentials: Front and rear mechanical, self locking
BRAKES
Front: Ventilated discs, 355 mm (tarmac), 300 mm (gravel),
Alcon 4 pistons calipers
Rear. Ventilated discs, 355 mm (tarmac), 300 mm (gravel),
Alcon 4 pistons calipers
Handbrake: Hydraulic command
SUSPENSIONS
Type: McPherson
Shock absorbers: Reiger 3-way adjustable (low and high speed compression, rebound)
Damping laws: Lancia Corse HF
STEERING
Steering rack: hydraulic, motorsport specific
DIMENSIONS
Length: 4,070 mm
Width: 1,820 mm
Wheelbase: 2,550 mm
Weight: 1,230 kg minimum (regulated) - 1,390 kg minimum with crew
WHEELS
Tarmac: 8x18 rims, Michelin tires
Gravel: 7x15 rims, Michelin tires
By the way, no less than 30 Lancia Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale were sold(ordered) on the day of 19th november(the day after the presentation to the press in Satory) :)
Didn't Hyundai say they were not going to further develop their Rally2 car?
Adrien Fourmaux testing Hyundai Rally2 | development 2026 by Passats de canto:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lvREtetMso
Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
FIA's cost cap is 260.799 without VAT.
Why does it cost 268.000 without VAT ?
https://lancia-corsehf.com/modules/a...82303eb8e7.pdf
Can anyone explain me, what is FIA Gold Passport of a rally car ?
It is passport produced by FIA for each Rally2 car (also for WRC cars, I think offroad cars has it too etc.). It is passport which is mandatory for all WRC and ERC events and is unique for each car (which must have on bodyshell sticker with same number). Into this passport are noted all starts on WRC/ERC events and always there is also written exact specification of car (which jokers are used) and also software version.Quote:
Originally Posted by FUNKYXXXXX
Thanks a lot.Quote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
No info about Jokers anymore, they stopped filling this in 2024.Quote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
Now also Gold Pass for Rally3/4/5 (and maybe 6), but only digital version. And only for newly produced/homologated cars, no retro-fitting.
Rich Millener said on the DF podcast that the Rally2 Fiesta is getting another upgrade. He sees it as still competitive for 2026.
Romet Jürgenson was testing the upgraded car at Greystoke.
The latest evolution of the Fiesta Rally2 features a range of performance and reliability enhancements, including engine and electrical updates, revised suspension geometry, improved cockpit cooling, a new rear brake cooling kit, and a lightweight components package. Initial production of the upgrade components has been allocated to new car sales, with a limited first batch of upgrade kits subsequently made available to existing Fiesta Rally2 customers for pre-order, ahead of April delivery.
The newly upgraded Ford Fiesta Rally2 has been homologated by M-Sport, with a strong focus on extracting more power from its 1.6-liter engine.
The extensive update package leverages over half a dozen homologation jokers in one go, addressing component weight, suspension geometry, brake and cockpit cooling and electrical updates in addition to the engine upgrades.
But changing the injectors, pistons and exhaust camshafts in the engine is where M-Sport’s customer program manager James Allinson expects to see the biggest step forward in performance from the revised Fiesta Rally2.
“Without speaking too confidently, I think that’s where we’re going to see the big gains,” Allinson told DirtFish.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G8hsjVyW...pg&name=medium
Jurgenson and the team are optimistic about the upgrades for 2026.Quote:
Originally Posted by trykmann
Hyundai also upgrading their i20 Rally2:
https://rallyjournal.com/hyundai-rol...g-left-behind/