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Photo, just made in Paris!
https://twitter.com/TonRoks/status/2.../photo/1/large
Looks pretty good in all fairness. Lets hope they see it through.Quote:
Originally Posted by MartijnS
oh was it today the presentation of Hyundai's new car? I thought that was arranged for tomorrow with live internet feed according to this
Hyundai i20 WRC se lanseaza maine! Poti vedea transmisiunea live pe net! | Rally Magazin
Looks good, hope we see it in action soon and this time they are more serious about their effort
A little rallying Christmas today :)
This news is really good for the WRC!!!
An "official" photo: www.AutoSport.CZ
Great to see it confirmed :D :D
The car looks really small, must be close to the minimum size?
It is cca 30 mm longer than Fiesta (stock car), 5 mm below "old" WRC limit for two-liter cars.
Hey that's awesome, are there any news about when they are entering WRC? 2014? Further?
So, do we know who's gonna run the team? Back in 2002 and 2003 it was MSD and a 5th place was Hyundai's best result - but of course the competition was tougher and the point-system harder. Would be nice to see them competitive even though I doubt it a bit....
It seems to be in-house project this time.
Looks very nice, hopefully it goes fast too. Good day for rallying as we need more manufacturers in the sport. Btw did I mention this car looks fabulous? :p
i30 looks better.. Too bad its too big ;)
I like it - more than I thought I would; I've seen i20s around town and haven't been impressed - but does anyone know what Hyundai intend to start rallying it?
Hate to nag, but... Could they pick a colour scheme other than blue?
i think they might be entering next season.. they have been developing the car somewhere in Germany.. for the last year or so.. i hope they come in 2013.. whatd drivers are available?
Paddon, Novikov, Hanninen would be good I think.
Looks like VW from the front and Suzuki from the rear, results somewhere in between?
Østberg, both solbergs, the swedes, couple of more finns, some belgian guy, meeke, wilks, quite long list :)Quote:
Originally Posted by EightGear
Hänninen stays with Škoda according to rumors I heard.Quote:
Originally Posted by EightGear
From what I heard the development so far was made in Asia. The team facility will be placed in Germany but I think it still not there. Anyway I think 2014 is more realistic.Quote:
Originally Posted by andyone
Video of launch. Anyone know the website on the back window?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=7h-ltgiMwtM
What I have read is maybe some rallys in 2013 and full program for 2014. The car is advertised as " rally -ready". But let's wait for the official press conference later today.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
I hope they will sign Gigi as their 1st driver :D
This is the official stream for Paris motorshow:Live tv - Mondial de l'Automobile 2012Quote:
Originally Posted by GigiGalliNo1
Hope we can watch the press conference there
PS. You can watch now live the Citroen press conference
Koreans are keen to do some similarities...Quote:
Originally Posted by Miika
This must have been a well kept secret after all? OK, some rumours, but no one saw the car during testing (except for those involved).
Hopefully with selected WRC appearances in a 3rd/4th VW Polo (Monte and Finland especially I think VW would be wise to give him a go)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
Sorry but chief designer of Huyndai is Chris Chapman (BMW 1, X3, X5, Z4) and chief designer of Kia is Peter Schreyer (Audi TT, A3, A4, A6, VW New Beattle). Most of Hyundai/Kia design is done in German and US design centers.Quote:
Originally Posted by stefanvv
I'd say Meeke is a good shout if Citroen don't come calling, or maybe even Henning Solberg as a second driver as he has great technical knowledge and can occasionally show real pace. I think Ostberg is valued by Ford long term so would be more suprised to see him at Hyundai.Quote:
Originally Posted by skarderud
isn t a cheap first presentation, for a manufacture with the size of Hyundai?Quote:
Originally Posted by GigiGalliNo1
agree, gives the impression of a private effort than full on engagement with the championship...Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
obviously, their funding is not on VW's or Citroen's level
Don't care, it's good wrc has another manufacturer.