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Thread: [WRC] News & Rumours 2018
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5th November 2018, 11:33 #2301
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5th November 2018, 11:56 #2302
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5th November 2018, 12:07 #2303
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6th November 2018, 17:17 #2304
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new rumour grow up about Subaru could be return to WRC ► http://bit.ly/2qybY7U
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6th November 2018, 19:51 #2305
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6th November 2018, 19:57 #2306
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In Levorg:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subaru_FB_engine
However I don't really see any model that would fit and also don't get why they should even be rumored to enter (except for that monte statement). I think people put too much into that statement, prbly it's something like VW running a few events in WRC2Pro...
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6th November 2018, 20:00 #2307
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Yeah the Levorg has a 1.6 Turbo. Always thought it was weird they didn't have a Fiesta size, but guess they didn't bother since they "borrowed" the Suzuki Ignis/Swift and Daihatsu Sirion for the Subaru Justy.
https://www.motor1.com/news/274702/s...t-hatch-rumor/
Akio Toyoda apparently pushing Subaru to joinLast edited by SubaruNorway; 6th November 2018 at 20:35.
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6th November 2018, 20:04 #2308
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Stock engines are completely irrelevant. WRC cars can and have specifically designed engine. It's beeen alllowed since 2011.
The issue is which base car would they use? I'm not familiar with Asian portfolio to tell the truth but here in CZ they don't sell anything suitable.Stupid is as stupid does. Forrest Gump
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6th November 2018, 21:00 #2309
Subaru makes a 1.6 but not an inline engine. Plus there's the weight distribution issue that always gets mentioned (though not by Audi fans). And why would Toyota want a competitor when they own a portion of Subaru? I don't think outside of some domestic cars under 1000 CCs they sell anything smaller in size than - or even the same size as - a Golf.
And it looks like all those kei models are from branches of Toyota and not made by Subaru itself.Last edited by Gregor-y; 6th November 2018 at 21:06.
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6th November 2018, 21:56 #2310
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THere was in article in Race Engine Tech or Rally Race Tech that those rules of thumb don't apply to a boxer engine. They tried it and sacrificed crankshaft stiffness or block strength which is why they stuck to the 75mm stroke.
I wouldn't think the timing doesn't seem great alongside the engine recall.2009 Colorado Rally Cup Champion & 2009 CHCA Rookie Of the Year
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