Why the new Ford Fiesta WRC 2018 have such big rear wheel arch extensions?
The recent modification of the Ford Fiesta WRC before Rally of Finland has put the spotlight on the size of
Read moreThe recent modification of the Ford Fiesta WRC before Rally of Finland has put the spotlight on the size of
Read moreThe 2003 edition of the Rally Finland saw one of the tightest battles between the successful Peugeot 206 WRC, which
Read moreUpdated: August 10th, 2018 This post includes our review of the modifications evaluated in the Ford Fiesta WRC during the
Read moreThe new Ford Focus road car was launched in July 1998 in Europe, as the successor of the glorious Escort.
Read moreIt was December 1997, just eleven years after the last rally win in the World Championship by Peugeot with the
Read moreDuring the recently finished Rally of Portugal, all three Citroën C3 WRC cars driven by Kris Meeke/Paul Nagle, Craig Breen/Steve
Read moreThe recent aero test of the Ford Fiesta WRC developed in the wind tunnel of Windshear in Concord, near Charlotte,
Read moreOne of the most significant aero modifications of the current WRC car generation unveiled in 2017 was the inclusion of
Read moreAfter the Tour de Corse, teams have started their preparation for a series of 4 rallies on gravel (Argentina, Portugal,
Read moreThe introduction of the WRC concept for 1997 posed a dilemma for Ford: the new model (Focus) was still in
Read moreThe regulations for the current WRC car generation set that current car configuration will be maintained during the period 2017-2019,
Read moreAs we saw in a previous post, 1998 was the most successful season in the history of Mitsubishi and Ralliart
Read moreColin’s crest in Sweden, Micky’s jump in Sardinia, Fafe in Portugal or El Brinco in México, are some of the
Read moreThe tests the WRC teams have been developing during the 2018 winter, for the preparation of the first three rallies
Read moreSnowbanks in the recent Rally Sweden has put once again in trouble the refined aerodynamic design of the 2017 WRC
Read moreToyota had been banned from participating in the World Rally Championship in 1996, after the discovery of a tricky bypass
Read moreThe figure of Dan Gurney, who unfortunately left us this week, will be remembered both for his sporting successes and
Read moreSince the first week of 2018, WRC Teams have been working hard in different road tests to get the cars
Read moreThe homologation of a group A car, until 1996, was a long and expensive process, as the production of 2500
Read moreDecember was supposed to be the month when all teams should reveal their novelties for the 2018 season, mainly while
Read moreNow that VW has initiated tests for the Polo GTI R5, it is worth to review the design of the
Read moreThe 1997 season brought a major change in the rules of the World Championship, with the birth of the World
Read moreThe reliability of new aerodynamic appendices was one of the main concerns the designers of new cars had in mind
Read moreToyota Gazoo Racing WRT Team has started the test program for the development of new modifications for the 2018 Yaris
Read morePublished on November 2, 2017 After introducing significant aerodynamic changes in the cars aligned in Rally Catalunya, affecting the dive
Read moreWith the new regulations for 2017, the WRC undercar aerodynamics have been the object of deep study from all teams,
Read moreMitsubishi launched the fourth generation of the Lancer model in October 1991. One year later, based on the GSR 1.8
Read moreCitroën’s Team principal Yves Matton declared in mid-summer that their priority was since then to prepare for the 2018 season.
Read moreHyundai Motorsport has officially started this week (first week of September) the tests for the preparation of Rally Catalunya, with
Read moreMitsubishi appearances in the WRC started in Africa, as Toyota, Datsun or Subaru did. Victories came very soon when Joginder
Read moreThe design of 2017 WRC cars was done in a relatively short period of time, as rules were initially approved
Read moreWhile Toyota mastered the WRC, especially between 1992 and 1994, other Japanese manufacturers made their progress into the Championship, to
Read more2017 Rally Poland stages have shown again the sensitivity of new aerodynamic appendices to impacts, as well as their crucial
Read moreJapanese cars have been present in the World Rally Championship since the very beginning. They got high reputation in the
Read moreNew 2017 WRC car aerodynamics have proven to have a weak point after only five races have been completed. High
Read moreIn the late eighties, Ford had reacted too late for Group B, had been unable of setting up the 4×4
Read moreLancia introduced the Delta HF 4WD model in 1987 World Rally Championship, and they refined the car with different and
Read more2017 New generation of WRC cars has introduced a bunch of aerodynamic modifications that deserve a deep review, in addition
Read moreOnce all manufacturers have officially presented their new cars for 2017 WRC season, except Volkswagen (who finally renounced to participate
Read moreCitroën has been the last manufacturer to officially present his new weapon for 2017, which is the result of an
Read moreFirst snapshots of brand new 2017 Ford Fiesta WRC have been published this week, showing white over black all the
Read moreThe test developed by Gazoo Racing in Corsica this week (December 2016) has not only been the first real test
Read moreNew 2017 Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC unveiled today in Monza is the result of a long series of test initiated
Read moreRear diffusers have been extensively tested in the new 2017 WRC cars, in order to increase grip at the car’s
Read moreTests carried out by Hyundai WRC Team after Catalunya Rally, in Southern Spain by Thierry Neuville, were devoted to testing
Read moreIn the last week, Citroën and Ford have started to test what looks to be their definitive aero package for
Read moreVW has been testing what is said to be the definitive aerodynamic configuration for the 2017 Polo WRC in some
Read moreThe Sierra RS Cosworth was an attempt in 1983, from recently named Director of Ford Motorsport in Europe Stuart Turner,
Read moreGroup B cars were banned since January 1987, as well as new-born group S. In spite of the effort of
Read moreSoon after Ford decided to cancel the development of Escort RS1700T in March 1983, a new project, initially called B200
Read moreSince mid-April tests of 2017 WRC cars have restarted for VW, Citroen and Toyota. While new Polo and DS3 test
Read moreAustin Rover sponsoring of Williams F1 team in early 80’s was key for the collaboration of engineers from both teams
Read moreLancia soon realized that, in spite of winning 1983 World Championship with the 037 Rally, four-wheel drive was key to
Read moreAudi Sport Quattro S1 The impressive performance of the Peugeot 205 T16 in the World Rally Championship forced Audi to
Read morePeugeot 205 T16 was designed by Andre De Cortanze (with Jean Claude Vaucard as Chief Engineer and responsible of chassis
Read moreGroup B was launched in 1982 with the purpose of attracting more makes into the World Rally Championship, by reducing
Read moreMonte Carlo Rally opened, as usual, the 2016 WRC Season. Only Hyundai presented new aerodynamic package, while the rest of
Read moreIn the first years of the 80’s, some new cars appeared in the World Rally Championship, still with very limited
Read moreFord response to Porsche 911 Carrera and Lancia Stratos was second of successful Escort series, which since the beginning (1975)
Read moreThe first appearance of aerodynamic devices on rally cars is dated in mid-sixties when Porsche presented the 904 GTS model,
Read moreFirst Montecarlo tests for VW Polo WRC have been carried out with same rear wing used in 2015 season (below).
Read moreHyundai New Generation i20 WRC has been presented today. It has a new rear wing, which is the same it
Read moreNew rear wing tested in early December tests: no vertical fins and no side wing shape seen in 2015 car,
Read moreFinland Rally, 2004 – Petter Solberg – Subaru Impreza WRC Watch this video
Read moreAn automotive airfoil (wing) is shaped like an upside-down airplane wing — it deflects airflow upward to generate down-force on
Read more2021 Regulations As approved by FIA World Motor Sport Council on December 16th, 2020 Appendix J 2021 – Article 255A
Read moreElfyn Evans – Ford Fiesta WRC – Portugal Rally Thierry Neuville – Hyundai i20 WRC – Mexico Rally Sebastien Ogier
Read more2015 Portugal Rally – Viana do Castelo Stage Jari Matti Latvala – VW Polo WRC Thierry Neuville – Hyundai i20
Read moreHYUNDAI MOTORSPORT Hyundai i20 WRC – T. Neuville & D. Sordo & H. Paddon Monte Carlo to Wales GB Rally
Read moreCITROËN TOTAL ABU DHABI WRT Citroën DS3 WRC – K. Meeke & M. Ostberg & S. Loeb Monte Carlo to
Read moreVOLKSWAGEN MOTORSPORT (VW Polo WRC – M. Grönholm) TOYOTA MOTORSPORT (Toyota Yaris WRC – S. Sarrazin, S. Lindholm, E.
Read moreHYUNDAI MOTORSPORTS (D. Sordo, November 17 & 18, 2015) Original design
Read moreVOLKSWAGEN MOTORSPORT VW Polo WRC – S. Ogier & J.M.Latvala Monte Carlo to Wales GB Rally VOLKSWAGEN MOTORSPORT II
Read moreM-SPORT WORLD RALLY TEAM Ford Fiesta WRC – E. Evans & O. Tanak Monte Carlo to Wales GB Rally
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