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| Will Toyota re-enter the WRC using the new Yaris? Photo by Curtis Reesor. |
According to the article, a Toyota rep told the WRC it is considering an S2000 class entry with a 1.6-liter turbo engine. And as the article points out, cars can be fitted with all-wheel drive and sequential gear boxes. It also points out this is far from a done deal.
FYI, there are a slew of uninformed Luddites on Car and Driver's Facebook page. There are a lot of people making fun of the idea of a turbocharged Yaris, let a lont a Yaris race car. But as one voice of reason pointed out, "If you don't think the Yaris is a good fit for the WRC you don't know that much about the WRC. Because small hatchbacks haven't been dominant for the last 10 years right?" Exactly. Hey, it's Facebook; what else would you expect?
Frankly, I'd love to see Toyota back in the WRC (along several other manufacturers—Suzuki, are you listening?), especially with the Yaris.
SOURCE:
Car and Driver
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| Previous generation Yaris rally car. |
4 comments:
If Toyota does that and then makes a civilian version, oh, I would seriously think about it. Andy, you know me, Toyota fanboy. I miss an AWD Toyota - bring back the GT-four!
Actually, since you posted anonymously, I don't know who you are (but I get your point)!
"Car guys" seem to rarely actually know anything about cars beyond HP at the crankshaft....
Toyota already makes an awd version they sell only in Japan. I agree though, I miss the GT-Four and the All Trac Turbo.
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