Peugeot tests the new R2 208 Rally car

the French group PSA plans by two models occupy almost all the niches in the main rally classes . Citroen DS3 to close the classes R1, R3 and the WRC, and the new Peugeot 208 will go to the R2 and R4T (which eventually will replace the category of S2000).

However, some details were not disclosed, and interest in the new Peugeot 208 has continued to grow. A few days ago at the Geneva Motor Show, Peugeot revealed to the public a civil version of the "two hundred seven," as well as the concept car 208 GTI, which should become the basis for their descendents rally. Then arrived, spy video (very short, just a few seconds), which was difficult to discern any details.

In this situation, Peugeot Sport has finally decided to present the public image Peugeot 208 rally R2, which tests are already underway.

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The Prodrive WRC Team has confirmed that its next three events in the World Rally Championship will be New Zealand, Germany and Rally GB in Wales.

We will run a MINI John Cooper Works WRC for Dani Sordo and are talking to a number of drivers who might join the team in a second car. The team will compete in further events later in the season.

“We looked at the events we thought would be our most competitive and which gave an even spread throughout the year,” said Dave Wilcock, team principal. “After our pace on tarmac last year and Dani’s podiums and near win in France, Germany was an obvious choice. Rally GB is clearly our home event, while after the performance of the new car on the gravel of Portugal, we felt New Zealand should give us a further opportunity to demonstrate that we have the pace to win on loose surfaces.”

For all the forthcoming events the Prodrive MINI WRCs will run in the latest specification, the same that brought Sordo six stage wins at Rally Portugal. The latest upgrades will also be made available to all other factory-supported MINIs.

Και η Hyundai στο WRC το 2013;



To 2013 φαίνεται ότι θα είναι η χρονιά όπου το WRC θα αποκτήσει ξανά την αίγλη του αφού εκτός του ότι θα μπει στο πρωτάθλημα η Volkswagen με το Polo R WRC, φαίνεται ότι θα μπει και η Hyundai. Σύμφωνα με το Γερμανικό Auto Moto und Sport, η Hyundai θα μπει στο WRC με μια αγωνιστική έκδοση του i20, όπου ήδη έχει ξεκινήσει την κατασκευή ενός πρωτότυπου ώστε να κάνει τις απαραίτητες δοκιμές.

Διάβασε το πλήρες άρθρο εδώ: Και η Hyundai στο WRC το 2013; - AutoBlog.gr