2017 Hyundai New i20 WRC
Hyundai has finally pulled the covers off
the 2017 i20 WRC at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza in Italy. Significantly
updated over its predecessor to meet the new car regulations for the 2017 World
Rally Championship (WRC), Hyundai's racer features a more aggressive look.
The new i20 WRC benefits from
improved aerodynamics and mechanical grip, but modifications do not stop here,
as its overall weight has been reduced, and an additional 80 horsepower bring
the total output to 380 HP.
Hyundai Motorsport has high
expectations for the third iteration of the rally car, which is expected to
build on the success of last year's season, during which the team secured two
victories and 10 podium finishes, placing second overall in the Manufacturers'
Championship.
The Hyundai Shell Mobis World
Rally Team will field three cars at the 2017 WRC series, with drivers Thierry
Neuville, Hayden Paddon and Dani Sordo behind the wheel.
