Is Polo a rally car?
Is Polo a rally car?
The Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 is a rally car built by Volkswagen Motorsport and based upon the Volkswagen Polo road car.
What is Polo WRC?
The Volkswagen Polo R WRC is a World Rally Car built and operated by Volkswagen Motorsport and based on the Volkswagen Polo for use in the World Rally Championship.
Is VW still in WRC?
At the end of the 2016 season, Volkswagen Motorsport decided to withdraw from the FIA World Rally Championship.
What engine is in Polo WRC?
Instead of the 300bhp 1.6-litre turbo engine, six-speed sequential gearbox and four-wheel-drive system of the WRC entry, the road car uses a 217bhp 2.0 turbo engine from the Golf GTI, making it the most powerful Polo ever. The engine is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox, and drives the front wheels only.
Why did VW leave WRC?
BERLIN (Reuters) – Volkswagen will pull out of the world rally championship at the end of the current season as part of a strategic shift to help overcome its emissions scandal, the company announced on Wednesday.
How much is Polo R line?
Prices and Options.
| Polo 1.0 TSI 70kW | Polo R-Line DSG® 1.0 TSI 85kW | |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended Retail Price | R315,000 | R426,100 |
| Metallic / Pearlescent Paint | No Cost | No Cost |
| Panoramic sunroof | – | R14,500 |
| IQ. Light – LED matrix headlamps: includes Dynamic light assist + Dynamic headlight range control + LED rear lamps | – | R15,500 |
Why did VW quit WRC?
Why is Subaru not in WRC?
The decision was taken by Subaru’s parent company, Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI), partly as a result of the economic downturn but also because it was felt Subaru had achieved its sporting and marketing objectives.
How many teams are in the WRC?
Four teams
Four teams from three manufacturers contested the 2021 World Rally Championship for Manufacturers, enlisting the following crews for each round as detailed.
When did VW leave WRC?
2016
The Hanover-based team, which monopolized the WRC’s drivers’ and manufacturers’ championships in a spectacular four-year campaign from 2013 to 2016, will cease production of its customer-focused Polo R5 at the end of this year. Volkswagen has insisted spare parts for the cars will still be available beyond 2020.