| Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Motorsport |
| Model years | 2018–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | R5 |
| Layout | Front-engine, four-wheel drive |
| Platform | Volkswagen Polo |
| Related | Volkswagen Polo R WRC |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.60 L (98 cu in) transversely-mounted turbocharged inline-4 16-valve |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Volkswagen Polo R WRC |
The Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 is a rally car built by Volkswagen Motorsport and based upon the Volkswagen Polo road car. It is built to R5 regulations and is a successor to the Volkswagen Polo R WRC.[1] The Polo GTI R5 made its competitive début at the 2018 Rally Catalunya, where it was driven by 2003 World Drivers' Champion Petter Solberg and Eric Camilli.[2][3] The car currently competes in the World Rally Championship-2 where it is entered by various privateers.[4][5]
- ^ Evans, David (24 April 2017). "Volkswagen Polo WRC to run with a privateer for first time". autosport.com. Motorsport Network. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
- ^ "Rally RACC Catalunya 2018 Entry List" (PDF). rallyracc.com. rallyracc.com. 10 October 2018. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
- ^ Evans, David. "Solberg to make WRC return in Spain". Motorsport.com. Motorsport Network. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
- ^ "87. Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo" (PDF). Retrieved 15 January 2019.
- ^ "Entry list Rallye Automobile de Monte Carlo 2019". Retrieved 15 January 2019.