Parts kits available from the beginning of 2017 summer (June '17)
http://www.oreca.com/blog/2017/01/27...er-of-r4-kits/

I would not be surprised if there is no car built to test the parts. Engines - dyno, transmissions -they would just use an off the shelf proven sadev etc?, shock absorbers - use proven basic shock absorbers.
How much does it cost to put a brand new R2 Fiesta together now?