Hybrid unit cooling in 2022 WRC cars
After MSport, images from the 2022 WRC cars (or mule test cars) have been released through social media. All three
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Hyundai
What’s the deal with the new modifications in the Hyundai i20 Coupé WRC 2021?
The season 2021 is about to start and, as usual, the teams have been working on some aero modifications to
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New front aero modifications for the Toyota Yaris WRC 2021 at Pirelli tests
After Hyundai early this week, Toyota started yesterday their series of tests of the new Pirelli tires that they will
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The new Hyundai i20 N Rally2 – aero review
Only a few days after the new Hyundai i20 N Rally2 was shown to the world, the first development tests
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New evolution of the Hyundai’s front aero package tested at Kehala Ralli
The participation of the duo Ott Tänak and Martin Järveoja in the 2020 edition of Kehala Ralli has been used
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Aero review of Hayden Paddon’s Hyundai Kona EV rally car
The Hyundai Kona EV rally car developed by Paddon Rallysport Group, Hyundai New Zealand and their partners and presented to
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Aero issues of the weekend: from M-Sport event to Lõuna-Eesti Ralli
The activity in the World Rally Championship is slowly returning to normality. After the Rally Estonia pre-event tests developed in
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Hyundai tests additional front aero modifications in Finland
The week of development tests for Hyundai and Toyota in Central Finland keeps giving images of the new aero modifications
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Hyundai tests a new modification at the rear of the i20 Coupé WRC in Finland
Today the WRC stage activity interruption came to an end when the team Hyundai started a series of development tests
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Aero issues of Rally Mexico 2020: new Hyundai i20 Coupé WRC aero package and more
The new aero package of the Hyundai i20 Coupé WRC was the most visible aero issue of the 2020 edition
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Hyundai evaluates significant aero modifications in Rally Mexico pre-event tests
The Rally Mexico pre-event tests started this week with the Toyota Gazoo Racing team in Almeria, Spain, as no tests
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Aero issues during Rallye Monte Carlo 2020
During the 2020 edition of Rally Monte Carlo, different issues related to aerodynamics have taken place, which are worth to
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Evolved rear diffuser for the Hyundai i20 Coupé WRC in Monte Carlo
As expected, Hyundai has introduced a new version of the rear diffuser for the i20 Coupé WRC car since the
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Hyundai opens pre2020 season tests with aero modifications for the i20 Coupé WRC
Updated on December 5th, 2019, with new images from Loeb/Elena tests The first images from the tests Hyundai is developing
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Stage results confirm effectiveness of WRC Hyundai and Toyota 2019 aero modifications
Our recent review of the 2019 WRC aero modifications showed that the main changes were implemented by Hyundai and Toyota,
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Hyundai tests a modified front aero package in Finland
Updated on July 15th During the first week of July, Hyundai developed a series of tests to evaluate some modifications
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Aerodynamics of WRC2 cars: Hyundai i20 R5
The decision taken by Hyundai in 2015 that it was time for enhancing their global motorsport image was the origin
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2019 WRC Aero development after the first 4 events
The World Rally Teams and drivers have almost covered one third of the season 2019, and, most important, all the
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Hyundai starts tests in Sweden for the improvement of the i20 WRC Coupé
After two months of intense redesign and testing work, the new season started with the 87th edition of the Rallye
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WRC2 technical regulations, history and new Championships for 2019
The recent announcements by FIA on the creation of the WRC2 Pro Championship for registered manufacturers in 2019 in parallel to existing WRC2 Championship, now restricted to privateers, should be the definitive push of the top supporting championship. This article is an introduction to the WRC2 category and the first of a series of posts devoted at the aero of the WRC2 cars. We start with a quick review of technical regulations, history and new 2019 WRC2 Championships definition.
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Reliability of aero devices in 2018 WRC cars: Ott Tänak and M-Sport are the winners of our 2018 trophies
For the second year in a row (see last year review and awards), here’s our review on the reliability of
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2018 Aero jokers review, or how the WRC teams arrive to the decisive Rally Australia
Updated on Nov. 15th with new engine joker for Neuville’s car, and on Nov. 5th with WRC car homologation info
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Hayden Paddon’s new Hyundai i20 AP4++ aerodynamic proposals
Since 2016, New Zealander Hayden Paddon has been combining its presence in the WRC with some participation in his home
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Wheels impact on the aerodynamics of a WRC car: deflectors and wheel diffusers.
Wheels have a significant impact on the aerodynamic performance of any car, and also on WRC cars, in spite of
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Aerodynamics of WRC cars sideways: endplates and vertical fins
One specific characteristic of rally cars is that drivers make them slide when cornering, to better position the car for
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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
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Exhaust blown diffusers in WRC
One of the most significant aero modifications of the current WRC car generation unveiled in 2017 was the inclusion of
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Pre-Argentina 2018 WRC gravel tests
After the Tour de Corse, teams have started their preparation for a series of 4 rallies on gravel (Argentina, Portugal,
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Aero details of 2018 WRC cars
The regulations for the current WRC car generation set that current car configuration will be maintained during the period 2017-2019,
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2018 WRC winter tests: time for side mirrors review
The tests the WRC teams have been developing during the 2018 winter, for the preparation of the first three rallies
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Dive planes in 2018 WRC rally cars
Snowbanks in the recent Rally Sweden has put once again in trouble the refined aerodynamic design of the 2017 WRC
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Dan Gurney footprint in 2018 WRC cars
The figure of Dan Gurney, who unfortunately left us this week, will be remembered both for his sporting successes and
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Aerodynamic fine tuning in January’18 WRC tests
Since the first week of 2018, WRC Teams have been working hard in different road tests to get the cars
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Minimal modifications in WRC December’17 tests
December was supposed to be the month when all teams should reveal their novelties for the 2018 season, mainly while
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Toyota Yaris WRC wins the 2017 Aero Reliability Trophy
The reliability of new aerodynamic appendices was one of the main concerns the designers of new cars had in mind
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Additional aero modifications for Neuville’s Hyundai i20 Coupé WRC in Wales’17
Published on November 2, 2017 After introducing significant aerodynamic changes in the cars aligned in Rally Catalunya, affecting the dive
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Underbody aerodynamics of the 2017 WRC cars
With the new regulations for 2017, the WRC undercar aerodynamics have been the object of deep study from all teams,
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Hyundai introduces aerodynamic modifications in pre-Catalunya’17 tests
Hyundai Motorsport has officially started this week (first week of September) the tests for the preparation of Rally Catalunya, with
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Design of 2017 WRC cars: CFD or wind tunnel?
The design of 2017 WRC cars was done in a relatively short period of time, as rules were initially approved
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2017 WRC aero reliability and wakes
2017 Rally Poland stages have shown again the sensitivity of new aerodynamic appendices to impacts, as well as their crucial
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Reliability of aerodynamic packages in WRC 2017 cars
New 2017 WRC car aerodynamics have proven to have a weak point after only five races have been completed. High
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Aerodynamic features of 2017 WRC cars
2017 New generation of WRC cars has introduced a bunch of aerodynamic modifications that deserve a deep review, in addition
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WRC 2017 rear wing comparative
Once all manufacturers have officially presented their new cars for 2017 WRC season, except Volkswagen (who finally renounced to participate
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Aerodynamic evolution of 2017 Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC
New 2017 Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC unveiled today in Monza is the result of a long series of test initiated
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Diffusers revolution for 2017 WRC cars
Rear diffusers have been extensively tested in the new 2017 WRC cars, in order to increase grip at the car’s
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Hyundai i20 WRC closes the circle for 2017
Tests carried out by Hyundai WRC Team after Catalunya Rally, in Southern Spain by Thierry Neuville, were devoted to testing
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2016 WRC Season launched
Monte Carlo Rally opened, as usual, the 2016 WRC Season. Only Hyundai presented new aerodynamic package, while the rest of
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New Hyundai i20 WRC 2016 revealed
Hyundai New Generation i20 WRC has been presented today. It has a new rear wing, which is the same it
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Hyundai pre-2016 Monte Carlo tests
New rear wing tested in early December tests: no vertical fins and no side wing shape seen in 2015 car,
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2015 WRC Season – Hyundai
HYUNDAI MOTORSPORT Hyundai i20 WRC – T. Neuville & D. Sordo & H. Paddon Monte Carlo to Wales GB Rally
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2016 Pre-Season Tests
HYUNDAI MOTORSPORTS (D. Sordo, November 17 & 18, 2015) Original design
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