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Just read a rumour that Reno are going to build an 1,6 turbo engine for R3 class. Expected homologation date is 1 July 2014 (just one year ahead).
They seem to be having some fight with Citroen, don't they :) First the Twingo in R2, now the payback in R3T for the overshadowed R3C Clio :)
And hopefully R5 too.Quote:
Originally Posted by SlowSon
Very sorry to see NA engines go in all classes, but that is life.
So back to karting or boatsport to get the right sound picture.
So maybe we need to get a class in rally where they use motorcycle engines that revs 15000 + :p
From Niko Nieminen
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.n...01085383_n.jpg
where is it ?
Rally Estonia this weekend i think..Quote:
Originally Posted by vino_93
Actually at the Viru Rally which took place on Friday and Saturday. The car was there more as a exhibit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vaggelis27
In order to promote the entry of R-GT cars in FIA rallies, with immediate effect tuners will be permitted to develop cars, in accordance with the criteria defining eligible cars. The FIA will issue a technical passport, allowing the car to be eligible for events accepting R-GT cars.
and
From 2015, classes R1, R2 and R3 will be permitted to use super-charged engines, in line with the evolution of series engines.
Of course it is time for Renault to join 4WDQuote:
Originally Posted by noel157
Does this mean that Technical Passports are issued to individual cars, and non homologated cars could get a Technical Passport under R-GT Rules?Quote:
Originally Posted by CWJ
That's how I understand that.
Fiesta R200 at Rallye de Luxembourg with Arellano as the pilot.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v...type=2&theater
Jörg Schrott, director of Opel Motorsport Europe, in AutoHebdo :
he is pleased with the french cup, which is strongest (in his point of view) as the german. He said this cup will be extend to some other countries : Italy, Switzerland, or Belgium.
He said too Opel will develop a real Adam R2, with 50 hp more, able to fight with the best R2.
They could not do a R3 and directly do a Corsa R5, developped in 2014 and first official race in 2015 !
They have a plan on ten years, as Ford or PSA, with cars from the smallest to the biggest, with national cups and international series.
Adam et Francois:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njkCVr9GfWk
only a matter of time (& Money) before opel decide to join the WRC
I think manufacturers will get involved when R5 is phased in and current world rally car and RRC is phased out.
Will be interesting to see when this happens as Hyundai are just stepping in with a world rally car, yet rumours say the world rally car category could be phased out with R5 becoming the top category.
Who knows? only the FIA know.
I'm quite sure that Hyundai already knows the rules for WRC that will start in 2015 (or at least "the bigger lines"), since they are already working on the development of the car.Quote:
Originally Posted by navtheace
Another R5 Fiesta competing (this weekend)
Globul Rally Team reveals new Ford Fiesta R5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NImHZ0P3nw
SS1 video: GLOBUL Rally Team - Rally Tvarditsa-Elena 2013 Day 1 - YouTubeQuote:
Originally Posted by navtheace
SS1 results: eWRC-results.com - results Rally Tvardica-Elena 2013
SS2 today morning!
What is the rules on R5 cars for parts?
Like the Fiesta R5 for example, it has a Porsche sensor (£16), Audi intercooler, radiator from a Ford Edge.
For replacements, can you self source directly from Porsche, Audi, Ford USA etc? or do you have to go to M Sport for the production part (at an inflated price) as it will be 'stamped' with an M Sport serial number?
Slovenian driver Marko Jeram got a gift from Malcolm ...
http://www.6righttightens.com/m-spor...-for-new-r200/
What is the homologation plan for the R200, Will it be the new R2?
No FIA homologation for R200, these upgrades aren't according to specific R2 regulations, this kit will be for some cups and open 1600 ccm in GB, only ASN homologation.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sulland
Test from the new Opel Adam R2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBoHgn4xjgA
When Adam R2 will get approve?
Joachim Wagemans posted in fb that he tested the Fiesta R200.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jerra
Two day's testing with the MSport Fiesta R200 at Ford Lommel Prouving grounds. Much faster car than the R2 version of the Fiesta. Looking forward to drive this car in a real rally. Thanks to TeamFloral for the testing opportunity.
Does this car comfort with local championship regulations outside the UK?
I am sure it fits in to either of our 2wd classes here in the US. I think this car would make much more sense over here where we have a few R2 and they can be out gunned by other cars (when not driven by a certain Aussie who dominated here last year)
Last year van der Schelden couldn't start in B(elgian)RC I thought..Quote:
Originally Posted by makinen_fan
Wasnt that more because of the damage the car sustained in off with Allreno?
http://www.twingor1.ch/wp-content/uploa ... -R3T-8.jpg
http://www.twingor1.ch/wp-content/uploa ... -R3T-6.jpg
http://www.rallylife.cz/data/imgs/0028254l.jpg
http://www.rallylife.cz/data/imgs/0028255l.jpg
http://www.twingor1.ch/wp-content/uploa ... -R3T-1.jpg
http://www.i-motorsport.cz/foto/maxthum ... 2013-1.jpg
http://www.i-motorsport.cz/foto/maxthum ... 2013-7.jpg
4 doors look really really odd for this type of car.
New Clio isn't produced as 3D anymore... and Fabia S2000 is 5D too and it's not that strange.
Well, the Fabia is about 10 centimeters shorter, so that explains the more natural proportions even with 5 doors. That Clio looks like a big car compared to 208 (R2) and DS3 (R3) for instance.
I know rally cars are much smaller now than they used to be, but in the current context the Clio just seems out of proportions IMO. Maybe I wasn't clear enough in my post, but to me it's a direct consequence of Renault choosing to produce 4rd gen Clio RS as 4/5-door only.
Now I understand. Yes, it is relatively big but it's still smaller than Civic R3 is. Toyota GT-86 R3 will be longer too.
Impressed with the 2 Opel Adam R2 cars. They must be good on asfalt.
How good are they on gravel, compared to the rest of the R2s?
Toyota GT86 CS-R3 - Gravel-Spec test
--> http://rallyemag.de/GT86R3Gravel
Looking great. Does anybody have footage of this test?Quote:
Originally Posted by CWJ
http://www.tageblatt.de/tv-fotos/vid...oid,10668.htmlQuote:
Originally Posted by hofmannr
New Fiesta R2 1,0t teaser with Evans
https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=zSwLAVVijxY
Turbo sound is always great even when the engine is so small :)