First Toyota have to manufacture 2500 cars with a 1.6 turbo engine. It would really be a zing to the current models of R5 cars.Quote:
Originally Posted by ToughMac
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First Toyota have to manufacture 2500 cars with a 1.6 turbo engine. It would really be a zing to the current models of R5 cars.Quote:
Originally Posted by ToughMac
Toyota returning to the WRC episode 2567... a few years more and they can match the FIAT joins the WRC saga...
Alpha male wolfs like VW actually do things instead of circulating gossip...
Scared little doggies just bark and produce ladyboy toys...
pfffft...
Given that Toyota has history with the sport, I am prepared to give them benefit of doubt. Besides, I haven't heard anyone from Toyota say that they will return to top level of the sport. They only make a Rx-class rally car and everyone jumps to conclusions.
I’d say it’s a good thing. Another Manufacturer in the sport – albeit a customer programme in one of the ‘lesser’ classes. They maybe the No1 car manufacturer, but they were badly burned by the F1 programme – and even now only occasionally run 2 cars in the WEC series. They are being careful about spending money. When they are ready, and conditions allow – I’m sure they’ll be back.
Don't tell me you have a problem with the R classes. If anything they're closer to a normal car than the WRC and can be better for manufacturers when it comes to image (which itself is big for sales). Look at Renault. Plus there are a lot more makers involved in those classes.Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
i don't have a problem with the R classes... i have a problem with people circulating rumours and jump into photoshops every time a manufacturer even remotely refers to rallying...
I like it. It's good to dream about someone coming back to a sport you love :crazy:
As for the relevance to road cars argument goes for R3 and below, who cares? That was the argument the BRC used when switching to a front wheel drive only championship. I am completely happy for the class to exist - it has relevance as a stepping stone to the highest level of rallying. I just hate it when it suggested that people should enjoy watching those cars just because they're closer to a road car than a WRC car...
Hopefully the introduction of a RWD sports coupe will increase my interest in the R3 category instead of having to put up with watching Shitroen DS3s understeer their way round rally stages :D
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Originally Posted by Jack4688`
I think the R-class regulations would really appeal to Toyota's sensibilities. They clearly want to be involved in motorsports, but they don't like sinking millions of dollars into expensive programs, unless there is a direct benefit for them, like the TS030 Hybrid. Under R3, they could build the car, make it available to competitors, and leave it at that.Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
There are Toyota 86 and Toyota Yaris rally cars already on the stages.
http://youtu.be/zNa8VaOCOOY (Cusco Toyota 86 on gravel)
http://www.toyota.co.za/articles/new-to ... aler-rally
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAQ5JIfi ... Nh7CyGoT2A (M Young - Toyota Vitz Rs)
A quick look on most Toyota websites shows they use the 'sustainable' word quite a lot now.
Their rally activities are more likely to be about taking part rather than competing at the most expensive WRC level.
Hybrid, electric and hydrogen fuel is where Toyota's longer term plans are at.