WRC Testing

**Hartusvuori** · 5th August 2021, 12:36

Originally Posted by RS

The Puma looks heavy.

Ok it’s early days but not really getting the wow factor from these cars that was immediately apparent with the current generation of World Rally Car.

Hyundai looks the closest to ‘normal’ so far.

The current generation of cars were a big step up in terms of looks and performance compared to the previous generation. 2022 cars would have given the same effect at the time.

**doubled1978** · 5th August 2021, 15:03

Originally Posted by RS

The Puma looks heavy.

Ok it’s early days but not really getting the wow factor from these cars that was immediately apparent with the current generation of World Rally Car.

Hyundai looks the closest to ‘normal’ so far.

I tend to agree, not getting the juices flowing just yet. It may well be a sound thing, but the Toyota just looked slow 🤷🏻*♂️

**Rallyper** · 5th August 2021, 15:16

Originally Posted by Rallyper

Heavyy!!! = slooower

Like said. No change in my opinion....

**Fast Eddie WRC** · 5th August 2021, 16:11

Originally Posted by AMSS

Suspension travel was supposed to be limited for 2022, based on these pictures doesn`t look like it`s limited by that much?

With the extra weight it must need it for these big jumps.

**Fast Eddie WRC** · 5th August 2021, 16:15

Originally Posted by RS

The Puma looks heavy.

Ok it’s early days but not really getting the wow factor from these cars that was immediately apparent with the current generation of World Rally Car.

Hyundai looks the closest to ‘normal’ so far.

Of course it's still early - plus you have to temper your expectations with the 2022-spec after the 'golden era' of the 2017-2021 mega-tech, mega-aero cars.

My only real disappointment so far (with the Puma), is M-Sport has gone from the prettiest WRC car to the ugliest, now that its been fully-revealed in its true 5-door body.

**Mirek** · 5th August 2021, 17:57

Originally Posted by AMSS

Suspension travel was supposed to be limited for 2022, based on these pictures doesn`t look like it`s limited by that much?

It's probably same or similar as Rally2. It makes little sense to limit the travel more.

**AnttiL** · 5th August 2021, 18:25

Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC

Of course it's still early - plus you have to temper your expectations with the 2022-spec after the 'golden era' of the 2017-2021 mega-tech, mega-aero cars.

My only real disappointment so far (with the Puma), is M-Sport has gone from the prettiest WRC car to the ugliest, now that its been fully-revealed in its true 5-door body.

I don't see a rear door there

but yeah, the bodyshell is likely the same size, although they are allowed to scale it.

**doubled1978** · 5th August 2021, 19:04

Originally Posted by AnttiL

I don't see a rear door there

but yeah, the bodyshell is likely the same size, although they are allowed to scale it.

The bodyshell looks like it’s mounted too far forward, large front overhang and no rear overhang…it’s probably for aero, but looks odd.

RS · 5th August 2021, 20:05

Originally Posted by Hartusvuori

The current generation of cars were a big step up in terms of looks and performance compared to the previous generation. 2022 cars would have given the same effect at the time.

Agree with the first point, not so sure on the second. Maybe when the electric power is working? I can only presume on the Yaris tarmac video it was not.

RS · 5th August 2021, 20:09

Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC

My only real disappointment so far (with the Puma), is M-Sport has gone from the prettiest WRC car to the ugliest, now that its been fully-revealed in its true 5-door body.

I think the Yaris with the park bench stuck on the rear hatch will give it a pretty good run for it’s money..