Is the GTI a rally car?
The Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 is a rally car built by Volkswagen Motorsport and based upon the Volkswagen Polo road car. The car currently competes in the World Rally Championship-2 where it is entered by various privateers.
What year is the Mk2 GTI?
The second generation GTI was introduced in 1984 in Europe and 1985 in the USA. They started with similar 8-valve engines to their predecessors, and in 1987 a 16-valve engine was introduced. 1990 marked the transition from small bumpers to big bumpers and production ran until 1993.
Is Polo a rally car?
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.
How much is a Fiesta R5?
The Fiesta R5 costs €180,000, or about half the price of a standard WRC car. Because of its price that falls in the same range as many supercars, Henry Catchpole from Evo decides to slap a license plate on the Fiesta R5 and take it on the road.
Why is VW not in WRC?
Despite extensive testing, the company formally cancelled the development of the car in November 2016 with their withdrawal from the sport. The cancellation was a result of the Volkswagen emissions scandal.
Why did VW quit 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 do rally drivers get paid?
A website (Rally Sports) revealed salary of the driver according to them he earn $1.5 million each year….WRC Drivers Annual Salaries 2020 (Per Race Fees)
| WRC RALLY DRIVERS SALARIES 2020 | DRIVERS | Jari-Matti Latvala |
|---|---|---|
| ANNUAL SALARIES | $500,000 | |
| CONTRACT | 2020 | |
| TEAMS | Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT |