WRC: stronger, wider, lighter

The organizers of the World Rally Championship (WRC) have modified the technical regulations. Now sports cars can be wider and lighter, and more powerful.

According to the new rules of the International Automobile Federation, the season may be in full in 2017 to work on aerodynamic rally cars, adding up to 55 mm in width, 60 mm to the front overhang and 30 mm to the rear and in addition making the wing longer than 50 mm. Experts believe that it will improve the car's aerodynamics and stability.

Also, now allowed to increase and the restrictor turbines from 34 to 36 mm. Perhaps the increase in power will not take long. Eslli this year's 1.6-liter unit gives up to 300 liters. s., then in 2017 there is every reason to expect a 380-strong car. The more that was reduced by 25 kg and the minimum allowable Wet weight (so far — 1200 kg).

As reported in an interview with Motorsport World Rally Champion Sebastien Ogier, he expects the planned changes noticeable speed increase, especially in the corners.

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