Tag: world-rally
-
2017 Citroën WRC teased, hints at next-gen C3
Citroën has provided an early look at the new rally car that will compete in the 2017 World Rally Championship, and crucially it previews the next generation of the French automaker’s C3 compact car. Since the 2011 season, Citroën has been competing in WRC with a DS 3 from parent company PSA Group’s DS luxury…
-
Ken Block to pilot Focus RS in World Rallycross Championship, face off with Sebastien Loeb
The FIA-sanctioned World Rallcross Championship will be back for another season in 2016 and this year there’s even more reason to watch. It’s been confirmed that nine-time World Rally Championship winner and Pikes Peak Hill Climb record holder Sebastien Loeb will race this year. We’ve also just learned that Ken Block will be…
-
2017 Mercedes-AMG GT R Spy Shots
These are the latest spy shots of the upcoming track-focused Mercedes-AMG GT designed to rival the likes of Aston Martin’s Vantage GT12, the Porsche 911 GT3 and the more mainstream Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and Nissan GT-R NISMO models. The aggressive front splitter, front canards, fixed rear wing and slightly wider fenders hint at the…
-
Hyundai Testing New i20 WRC, Rally Debut Delayed Until 2016 Season
Hyundai was hoping to introduce a new i20 World Rally Championship racer this season based around a yet-to-be-revealed three-door version of the Korean automaker’s i20 subcompact. However, delays in getting the road car ready meant Hyundai’s motorsport division needed to stick with the body of the current five-door i20. And because of…