WRC

WRC is the championship’s headline category and the spectacular new-era World Rally Cars are driven by superstars such as Sébastien Ogier, Sébastien Loeb, Thierry Neuville and Ott Tänak. 

Three manufacturers compete for drivers’, co-drivers’ and manufacturers’ world titles across all championship rounds. All rallies count towards the final standings.

Look out for: Ford Fiesta, Hyundai i20, Toyota Yaris.

 

Getting technical:

• Technical Group: Rally 1
• Referred to as World Rally Cars
• 1.6-litre, fuel injection, turbocharged, four cylinder engines fitted with a 36mm air intake restrictor
• Power output restricted to 380bhp
• Cylinder block and head based on those in the standard road car
• Modifications allowed to crankshafts, con rods, pistons, cylinder linings, valves and camshafts
• Permanent four-wheel drive, six-speed sequential gearbox with paddle-shift on steering
• Mechanical front and rear differentials. Active centre differential
• 7 x 15inch wheels for gravel, 8 x 18inch wheels for asphalt
• 300mm diameter brakes for gravel, 370mm for asphalt
• Weight: 1190kg minimum. 1350kg with driver and co-driver
• 0-100kph in less than 4sec
• Top speed exceeds 200kph

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