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Full throttle for WRC 2023

Hyundai Motorsport is prepared to meet the challenge of the 2023 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) head on as it seeks to build upon a strong finish to the previous season with the Hyundai i20 N Rally1 Hybrid. Hyundai Motorsport fully embraced the hybrid regulations introduced by WRC in 2022. Over the course of the year, the team tirelessly developed and improved the package of the Hyundai i20 N Rally1 Hybrid. As a result of this dedicated work, the team amassed its most amount of wins in a WRC campaign to-date and was the highest-scoring manufacturer in the second half of the season. Using this as a springboard, and with a new driver line-up, the Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team aims to achieve further success in the WRC as the company enters its tenth anniversary year.

Full throttle for WRC 2023

Hyundai Motorsport is prepared to meet the challenge of the 2023 FIA World> Rally Championship (WRC) head on as it seeks to build upon a strong finish to the previous season with the Hyundai i20 N Rally1 Hybrid. Hyundai Motorsport fully embraced the hybrid regulations introduced by WRC in 2022. Over the course of the year, the team tirelessly developed and improved the package of the Hyundai i20 N Rally1 Hybrid. As a result of this dedicated work, the team amassed its most amount of wins in a WRC campaign to-date and was the highest-scoring manufacturer in the second half of the season. Using this as a springboard, and with a new driver line-up, the Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team aims to achieve further success in the WRC as the company enters its tenth anniversary year.

  • hybrid unit coupled to the internal combustion engine
    hybrid unit coupled to the
    internal combustion engine
  • New space frame chassis
    New space frame chassis
  • Charging the battery
    Charging the battery
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WRC: The Ultimate Challenge

As we embark on our tenth season at the pinnacle of international rally, we have outlined our desire to compete for both the manufacturers’ and driver’s championship titles in 2023.

As we embark on our tenth season at the pinnacle of international rally, we have outlined our desire to compete for both the manufacturers’ and driver’s championship titles in 2023.

Ready to take on the 2023 WRC season

Ready to take on the 2023 WRC season video Ready to take on the 2023 WRC season video

Built To Overcome The World’s Most Toughest Roads

Rallying is the purest test of man and machine, in which drivers and their co-drivers fight for victory on all kinds of terrain, and the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) is the undisputed pinnacle.

Built To Overcome The World’s Most Toughest Roads

Rallying is the purest test of man and machine, in which drivers and their co-drivers fight for victory on all kinds of terrain, and the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) is the undisputed pinnacle.

Setting out championship ambitions 2023 Standings

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Technical Specifications

Hyundai Motorsport fully embraced the hybrid regulations introduced by WRC. Over the course of the times, the team tirelessly developed and improved the package of the Hyundai i20 N Rally1 Hybrid. We are proud to present the Hyundai i20 N WRC Rally1, whose role is to enhance Hyundai’s global motorsport presence.

Technical Specifications

Hyundai Motorsport fully embraced the hybrid regulations introduced by WRC. Over the course of the times, the team tirelessly developed and improved the package of the Hyundai i20 N Rally1 Hybrid. We are proud to present the Hyundai i20 N WRC Rally1, whose role is to enhance Hyundai’s global motorsport presence.

Type

Hyundai Motorsport turbocharged engine with direct injection

Performance

380 hp (internal combustion engine) 134 hp (electric motor)

Torque

~ 450 Nm

Transmission

5 speed manual

Drive Train

Four Wheel Drive

0-100km/h

< 4 sec

  • Hybrid Unit

    • Common plug-in hybrid unit, alongside an internal combustion engine (ICE)
      Hybrid unit composed of:
      · 12,000RPM motor generator unit (MGU)
      · inverter control unit
      · 3.9kWh battery operating up to 750 volts
    • Configuration Connected from the MGU to all four wheels via the propeller shaft to maximize acceleration performance
    • Weight 87kg
    • Power (max.) 100kW (134hp)
    • Torque (max.) 180Nm

    Internal Combustion Engine

    • Type Hyundai Motorsport turbocharged
      engine with direct injection
    • Displacement 1,600cc
    • Bore / Stroke 83 / 73.8
    • Power (max.) 380hp at 6,500 RPM
    • Torque (max.) 450Nm at 5,500 RPM
    • Air restrictor 36mm
    • Lubrication Shell Helix Ultra
  • Transmission

    • Type 4-wheel drive
    • Gearbox Manual gearbox, five forward gears
      and one reverse
    • Differential Mechanical Front and Rear
    • Clutch Cerametallic twin-disk

    Cockpit

    • Seats OMP
    • Belts OMP, multiple fixing points
      belts with adjustable straps

    Tires

    • Pirelli tires P Zero for tarmac,
      Cinturato for wet tarmac,
      Sottozero for ice/snow
      Scorpion for gravel
  • Chassis / Bodywork

    • Structure FIA-conformant reinforced
      steel with welded multi-point
      roll cage and composite fiber
      bodywork components
    • Length / Width 4,100/1,875mm
    • Track width 1,665mm
    • Wheel base 2,630mm
    • Fuel tank capacity 60 liters
    • Weight min 1,260kg
    • Weight max 1,430kg with driver and co-driver

    Chassis / Suspension

    • Front / Rear MacPherson struts with adjustable dampers
    • Steering Hydraulic power-assisted rack and pinion
    • Braking system Ventilated disc brakes
      (370mm on tarmac; 300mm on gravel)
      Air-cooled 4-piston calipers
    • Handbrake Hydraulic control
    • Wheels 8x18 inch for tarmac, 7x15 inch for gravel
Type

1.6 T-GDI

Performance

201 HP

Torque

275 NM

Transmission

6 Speed Manual

Drive Train

Front Wheel Drive

  • Transmission

    • Type 2-wheel drive
    • Gearbox 6 speed manual transmission
    • Differential N Corner Carving Differential
      (Mechanical Limited Slip
      Differential)
    • Weight min 1,190kg
    • Weight max 1,190kg
  • Tank

    • Fuel tank capacity 1,190kg
    • Fuel 1,190kg

    Engine

    • Type High flat power 1.6L
      turbocharged engine with
      direct injection
    • Displacement 1,600cc
    • Power (max.) 204 hp
    • Torque (max.) 275 NM
  • Chassis

    • Length / Width 4,075/1,750mm
    • Wheel base 2,580mm
Hyundai Motorsport

WRC Teams

Thierry Neuville/Martijn Wydaeghe Thierry Neuville/Martijn Wydaeghe

DRIVER

Thierry Neuville

June 16, 1988 / Belgium

  • Debut : 2009, Rallye Catalunya
  • Rally wins : 17
  • Podiums : 55
  • With Hyundai : Since 2014

CO-DRIVER

Martijn Wydaeghe

September 1, 1992 / Belgium

  • Debut : 2013, Rallye de France-Alsace
  • Rally wins : 4
  • Podiums : 12
  • With Hyundai : Since 2021
Esapekka Lappi/Janne Ferm Esapekka Lappi/Janne Ferm

DRIVER

Esapekka Lappi

January 17, 1991 / Finland

  • Debut : 2011, Rally Finland
  • Rally wins : 1
  • Podiums : 10
  • With Hyundai : Since 2023

CO-DRIVER

Janne Ferm

August 29, 1980 / Finland

  • Debut : 2011, Rally Finland
  • Rally wins : 1
  • Podiums : 10
  • With Hyundai : Since 2023
Dani Sordo/Cándido Carrera Dani Sordo/Cándido Carrera

DRIVER

Dani Sordo

May 2, 1983 / Spain

  • Debut : 2003, Rallye Catalunya
  • Rally wins : 3
  • Podiums : 54
  • With Hyundai : Since 2014

CO-DRIVER

Cándido Carrera

March 24, 1980 / Spain

  • Debut : 2010, Rally de España
  • Rally wins : 0
  • Podiums : 5
  • With Hyundai : Since 2021
Craig Breen/James Fulton Craig Breen/James Fulton

DRIVER

Craig Breen

February 2, 1990 / Ireland

  • Debut : 2009, Rally de Portugal
  • Rally wins : 0
  • Podiums : 8
  • With Hyundai : Since 2023

CO-DRIVER

James Fulton

March 9, 1992 / Ireland

  • Debut : 2020, Rally Mexico
  • Rally Wins : 0
  • Podiums : 0
  • With Hyundai : Since 2023
We have a competitive package in the Hyundai i20 N Rally1 Hybrid, a line-up of crews hungry to fight for the titles, and a hard-working team behind the scenes ready to carry the momentum from one season to the next We have a competitive package in the Hyundai i20 N Rally1 Hybrid, a line-up of crews hungry to fight for the titles, and a hard-working team behind the scenes ready to carry the momentum from one season to the next

Hyundai Motorsport President

Sean Kim

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