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Who drives the Hyundai i20 WRC?

Who drives the Hyundai i20 WRC?

Thierry Neuville
Competition history. The cars are prepared by Hyundai’s performance division, Hyundai Motorsport, from a base in Frankfurt, Germany, and are driven by Thierry Neuville, with Hayden Paddon and Dani Sordo in the 2nd and 3rd cars.

What Hyundai is used for rally?

Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC
The Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC (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.

What engine is in the Hyundai rally car?

Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC

Technical specifications
Wheelbase 2,570 mm
Engine Hyundai T-GDI 1,591 cc (97.1 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

What is ETC Toyota?

The Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) System is a new toll system designed to enhance convenience for drivers by enabling cashless toll collection and thus mitigating congestion at expressway tollgates. It enables simple and speedy payment by allowing drivers to pass through tollgates without stopping to pay.

What is the Hyundai i20 WRC?

The Hyundai i20 WRC is a World Rally Car built by Hyundai for use from the 2014 World Rally Championship. It is based on the Hyundai i20 subcompact car, and was unveiled at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. The launch of the i20 marks Hyundai’s return to the World Rally Championship after a ten-year absence.

Is Hyundai’s Pre-Production WRC car ready for the WRC?

Although not yet ready to hit the difficult gravel and tarmac courses of the WRC season, Hyundai brought a pre-production version of the new race car at the 2016 Paris Motor Show.

What kind of car is the Hyundai i20 Coupe?

It is based on the Hyundai i20 subcompact car, and is the successor to the Hyundai i20 WRC used between 2014 and 2015. Three i20 Coupe WRCs were entered for the 2017 season, where they were driven by Thierry Neuville, Hayden Paddon and Dani Sordo. Later into the season they also signed Andreas Mikkelsen.