Hyundai i20 WRC

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Originally Posted by rallye-vid

And they are looking for some location in Offenbach (germany) for a new Hyundai motorsport center.

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So do Hyundai have a motorsport section that would be able to build a WRC currently? Have they built a rally car (any class) in the last five years?

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Originally Posted by kober

So do Hyundai have a motorsport section that would be able to build a WRC currently? Have they built a rally car (any class) in the last five years?

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I don't think so, but that's what money are for. The most important thing would be to hire the right people to do the job.

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Originally Posted by stefanvv

I don't think so, but that's what money are for. The most important thing would be to hire the right people to do the job.

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Yeah, but even an unlimited amount of money won't make it happen in no time. One would think that at least 18 (24?) months would be required to build a WRC from a total zero.

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Originally Posted by Red bull

they wont be in wrc till 2014.

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That makes more sense. I was very suspicious of that report/rumour about a start in 2013, with the Monte only 4 or so months away, and no mention of drivers etc. A 2014 start makes it very believable.
Lets just hope the current incumbents (and BMW finance the MINI properly) stick around and make it a worthy championship again.

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Originally Posted by sete

Hurray!!!
and here is my speculation-J.M.Latvala as the number one in Hyundai next year!

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lol.. :D u wish.

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Originally Posted by stefanvv

I don't think so, but that's what money are for. The most important thing would be to hire the right people to do the job.

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Theres probably a few people at Prodrive who wouldnt mind giving it a shot.
THey have recent experience with current regulations and actually built a pretty decently performing car.


On the die, I did open my eyes at this line from the above mentioned article:
"Volkswagen is also planning to enter the WRC, along with BMW’s MINI, which is intending to compete as a manufacturer."

Maybe Ive missed something but is BMW totally moving away from Prodrive or some other preparation company and do it all in house as well, ah la: Citroen?

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Originally Posted by tommeke_B

Maybe they are working on it for a long time already (in Asia)? The rumors about Hyundai coming back in the WRC are not new and must come from somewhere... ;)

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If there's not a single youtube video of such a car during testing, that clearly means that i20 WRC doesn't exist :s pinhead:

There is not a single video of Fabia S2000 1.6T either but the car was tested before the development was stopped by higher management ;)

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Originally Posted by 6789

Has Toyota gone cold or are they still looking at 2014? It would be great news if Hyundai enter - I'm sure they would want to be competitive given how far the company has come in the last decade.

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Sorry I haven't updated that thread with news I read in last month's Best Car magazine. I'll do it now!

Tomorrow is the HyunDDAY :D . They're holding a press conference explaining the project in Paris Motor Show at 6 PM.