Toyota announces WRC plans

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Originally Posted by I am evil Homer

I guess in the PSA case it would depend on whether you could buy the PSA 1.6T engine from the DS3 model on its own and then put it into the 207 shell? But I struggle to think why you'd bother really.

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Only in RallyCross.

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Originally Posted by Barreis

I hope that some Turan in Peugeot will destroy some works Finns next year.. xd

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I wonder why you didn`t want him to replace any Finns, Brits or any other team drivers after rallly Portugal? After all he was so close humiliate most of the S2000 drivers.

Anymore news regarding Toyotas plans?

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Originally Posted by J.Lindstroem

Anymore news regarding Toyotas plans?

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http://www.rallye-magazin.de/r/wm/d/...wrc/index.html

Short Version: they waiting for the decision from japan.

If Toyota were to use the Yaris in the WRC, it would likely be the next generation one, not the current Yaris. The next gen Yaris, might as well have the waiver, as the next one might use a bunch of the current cars bodywork. A Yaris WRCar wouldn't be so bad afterall. I don't think the Auris would work that well.

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Originally Posted by rallyfan2003

If Toyota were to use the Yaris in the WRC, it would likely be the next generation one, not the current Yaris. The next gen Yaris, might as well have the waiver, as the next one might use a bunch of the current cars bodywork. A Yaris WRCar wouldn't be so bad afterall. I don't think the Auris would work that well.

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Not long enough to fit the regulations.

The next gen Yaris might gain a little bit in size.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsAr...-Yaris/251859/

This Yaris mule is noticeably bigger than the current one. This would make it perfect for the WRC.

This new 'rush' is like how it was in 1997 when the world rally car rules came into play.

Loads of manufacturers get involved, then over time they drop out one by one. When they realise that these over priced custom made hidious body kitted rally cars have no connection with the road cars that are sold.

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Originally Posted by navtheace

This new 'rush' is like how it was in 1997 when the world rally car rules came into play.

Loads of manufacturers get involved, then over time they drop out one by one. When they realise that these over priced custom made hidious body kitted rally cars have no connection with the road cars that are sold.

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There were lots of 2wd teams in the beginning of the grp A era but the last one (Nissan) disappeared by the end of 1992. By the numbers 1999 – 2005 was the best era in WRC if counting teams attended.


1987: 11 teams (3 4wd)
1988: 9 teams (3 4wd)
1989: 9 teams (4 4wd)
1990: 9 teams (6 4wd)
1991: 7 teams (6 4wd)
1992: 6 teams (5 4wd)
1993: 5 teams, all 4wd
1994: 4 teams, all 4wd
1995: 4 teams, all 4wd
1996: 3 teams, all 4wd
1997: 4 teams, all 4wd
1998: 5 teams, all 4wd
1999: 7 teams, all 4wd
2000: 7 teams, all 4wd
2001: 7 teams, all 4wd
2002: 7 teams, all 4wd
2003: 6 teams, all 4wd
2004: 6 teams, all 4wd
2005: 6 teams, all 4wd
2006: 6 teams, 5 makes, all 4wd
2007: 6 teams, 5 makes, all 4wd
2008: 6 teams, 4 makes, all 4wd
2009: 5 teams, 2 makes, all 4wd

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Originally Posted by rallyfan2003

The next gen Yaris might gain a little bit in size.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsAr...-Yaris/251859/

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I wish rally cars would be based on legitimate sportscars :( I really don't want to see a Yaris WRC... seriously, the Yaris is made for parents to haul their kids to the grocery store. I have the same complaint about the Fiesta. If only they'd sell a higher powered 4wd version like the wrx.