Hyundai i20 R5 | |
---|---|
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Hyundai Motorsport |
Model years | 2016–present |
Body and chassis | |
Class | R5 |
Layout | 4-wheel drive |
Platform | Hyundai i20 |
Related | Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC |
Powertrain | |
Engine | Hyundai T-GDI 1.6 L (98 cu in) 4-cylinder, 16-valve |
Chronology | |
Successor | Hyundai i20 N Rally2 |
The Hyundai i20 R5 is a rally car built by Hyundai Motorsport and based upon the Hyundai i20 road car. It is built to R5 regulations. The i20 R5 made its competitive début at the 2016 Tour de Corse, where it was driven by Kevin Abbring and Sebastian Marshall.[1] The car currently competes in the World Rally Championship-2 and the European Rally Championship where it is entered by Hyundai's factory team and various privateers.[2][3] Its successor, the Hyundai i20 N Rally2, is due to be introduced in 2021.[4]