Toyota Yaris WRC
Appearance
Category | World Rally Car |
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Constructor | Toyota |
Predecessor | Toyota Corolla WRC (1997—1999) |
Technical specifications | |
Engine | Toyota Motorsport 1.6 L (98 cu in) |
Competition history | |
Notable entrants | Toyota Gazoo Racing |
The Toyota Yaris WRC is a World Rally Car designed by Toyota Motorsport GmbH to compete in the World Rally Championship.[1] The car is based on the Toyota Yaris, and will be the first car Toyota have competed with in the WRC since withdrawing from the championship at the end of the 1999 season to focus on their Le Mans Prototype and Formula One programmes.
The car entered its testing and development phase in March 2014,Cite error: A <ref>
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(see the help page). Development and operation of the cars will be overseen by four-time World Drivers' Champion Tommi Mäkinen,[2] and entered under the banner of Toyota Gazoo Racing.
See also
References
- ^ Evans, David (19 March 2014). "Toyota start testing Yaris WRC ahead of potential return". Autosport.com. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 21 March 2014.
- ^ "Tommi Mäkinen to head up Toyota's WRC bid". speedcafe.com. 7 July 2015.