+ some general things (transmission, suspension layout) are also based on C3 phylosophy and experience with it
the horizon is rally2 end of homologation. around 2030 there will be need for new cars for all regional rally.
This looks like one of the single color skins in Dirt Rally, lol
I really wonder what those tuners expect and how they finance themselves. This is no dig against them, but I just don't see how they can be competitive and finance themselves long term

Think it was more of a good price and what you get ratio. And plenty of regular advertising. Definitely not connected to rallying.
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