Hyundai Motorsport’s i20 Coupe WRC is fix to begin the 2017 season at the Rallye Cards-Carlo later this hebdomad.
The new car has been built to meet revised abstract regulations introduced for this yr’s competition.
Launched at a static media coincidence in Monza last month, Hyundai Motorsport’s new car had already assembled over 6,000km in development proof. With regulation modifications aimed at enhancing the all-inclusive spectacle of the WRC even further, the 2017-particularization cars look more belligerent than their predecessors. Exchange have focussed on improving flowing and mechanical grip, increasing appliance power up to 280kW, reducing car coefficient, as well as the re-introduction of the active building differential.
Hyundai Motorsport Testament field a three-car line-up in all rounds of the WRC this occasion, starting at Monte-Carlo, working under the unified Hyundai Case Mobis World Rally Band name. Hayden Paddon/Trick Kennard, Thierry Neuville/Nicolas Gilsoul and Dani Sordo/Marc Revolutionist will compete in cars 4, 5 and 6 each to each. The two highest-placed crews from apiece team will score dot for the Manufacturers’ Championship in each advent.
Following its most competitive WRC temper to date in 2016, including two overcoming, Hyundai Motorsport is hoping to establish its ability to fight for the WRC title in 2017. It vow to be an enthralling battle with Citroën, Fording and Toyota also looking to fabricate their own mark on the Championship.
