Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC
The Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC[10] (originally known as the Hyundai New Generation i20 WRC) is a World Rally Car built by Hyundai for use in the World Rally Championship starting in 2017.[11] It is based on the Hyundai i20 subcompact car, and is the successor to the Hyundai i20 WRC used between 2014 and 2015.
![]() Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC 2018 | |||||||||
Category | World Rally Car | ||||||||
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Constructor | Hyundai | ||||||||
Predecessor | Hyundai i20 WRC | ||||||||
Technical specifications[1][2] | |||||||||
Suspension | MacPherson | ||||||||
Length | 4,100 mm | ||||||||
Width | 1,875 mm | ||||||||
Axle track | 1,665 mm | ||||||||
Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | ||||||||
Engine | 1,600 cc (97.6 cu in) I4 turbo direct injection | ||||||||
Transmission | Sequential gearbox, six forward gears and one reverse with paddle shift Four-wheel drive Hydraulic in centre, mechanical with ramps in front and rear differential | ||||||||
Weight | 1,190 kg | ||||||||
Fuel | Panta | ||||||||
Lubricants | Shell Helix Ultra | ||||||||
Brakes | Ventilated Brembo disc brakes (370mm on tarmac, 300mm on gravel). Air-cooled 4 piston callipers. | ||||||||
Tyres | Michelin | ||||||||
Clutch | Cerametallic twin-disk | ||||||||
Competition history (WRC) | |||||||||
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Debut | ![]() | ||||||||
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Last win | ![]() | ||||||||
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Constructors' Championships | 1 (2019) |
Three i20 Coupe WRCs were entered for the 2017 season, where they were driven by Thierry Neuville, Hayden Paddon and Dani Sordo.[6][7][8] Later into the season they also signed Andreas Mikkelsen.[5] Neuville scored four wins and eight podiums, finishing runner-up behind Ogier, who switched to M-Sport.
All four drivers continued in 2018 season. Neuville won three races and claimed six podiums, but was again outscored by Ogier.
World Rally Championship results
Championship titles
Year | Title | Competitor | Entries | Wins | Podiums | Points |
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2019 | FIA World Rally Championship for Manufacturers | ![]() |
39 | 4 | 13 | 380 |
WRC victories
Complete World Rally Championship results
* Season still in progress.
See also
References
- https://www.wrc.com/en/wrc/about-wrc/rally-cars/hyundai-i20-wrc/page/792-18667-792--.html
- http://juwra.com/hyundai_i20_coupe.html
- "Hyundai calls up Craig Breen for WRC return on Rally Finland". autosport.com. Motorsport Network. 25 June 2019. Retrieved 5 August 2019.
- "Sebastien Loeb seals six-round 2019 WRC deal with Hyundai". autosport.com. Motorsport Network. 13 December 2018. Retrieved 13 December 2018.
- Beer, Matt (28 September 2017). "Hyundai signs Andreas Mikkelsen for 2018-19 WRC seasons". autosport.com. Motorsport Network. Retrieved 28 September 2017.
- Evans, David (5 October 2016). "Hyundai retains Neuville alongside Paddon and Sordo for 2017 WRC". autosport.com. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
- "Hayden Paddon secures Hyundai WRC future". speedcafe.com. 20 October 2015. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
- Evans, David (22 August 2016). "Hyundai keeps Dani Sordo for 2017 and '18 World Rally Championships". autosport.com. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
- "Tänak quits Toyota". wrc.com. WRC Promoter GmbH. 31 October 2019. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
- "Hyundai uncovers 2017 i20 at Monza rally show". speedcafe.com. 2 December 2016. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
- Evans, David (22 June 2016). "Hyundai to switch its i20 World Rally Championship model for 2017". autosport.com. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 23 June 2016.
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