What is a WRC Car? [Rally1 Cars Explained]

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  • Опубліковано 29 тра 2024
  • The FIA and WRC (World Rally Championship) have put new regulations in place for the top-level WRC cars. It's a major change from the 2016-2021 WRC car, but just as exciting thanks to the new hybrid- electric drivetrain and 500 horsepower they produce. We break down the anatomy of the Rally1 cars and explain what they're all about.
    #wrc #wrc2022 #rally1 #wrc2023
    00:00 Introduction
    00:12 WRC Car History
    01:04 Rally1 Car Technical Specs
    02:09 Regulations & Aerodynamics
    03:50 Rally1 Safety
    04:38 Other Changes
    05:28 Manufacturers (Toyota, Hyundai, Ford)
    06:08 Adoption of Hybrid Cars
    06:48 WRC Challenges & Controversies
    07:23 2021 WRC Car
    07:53 WRC Hybrid Marketing & Selling Point
    08:14 What's Next
    08:46 Outro
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  • @ondrejdocekal7381
    @ondrejdocekal7381 Рік тому +223

    Amazing introduction to the world of rally cars, thank you!

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  Рік тому +4

      We're glad you enjoyed it!

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 4 місяці тому

      ​@@rallybeastMerry Christmas 2023 and Happy new year 2024, @RallyBeast! Hopefully 2024 WRC Season is an amazing one like 2022.

    • @Bncxx1275
      @Bncxx1275 3 місяці тому

      @@rallybeast wish they have more camera than onboard

  • @marjoh669
    @marjoh669 11 місяців тому +42

    I saw a comment on Reddit over why they think WRC has been shrinking in popularity:
    ”With most of the wrc behind a paywall for spectators it makes it a hard sell for many manufacturers and big-name sponsors, what kind of return on investment are they going to get when the only people who will see their cars and/or advertisements are a few hard-core fans and those lucky enough to live on or near the stages?”

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  11 місяців тому +4

      That’s a very good point and I’m sure WRC doesn’t share their WRC+ viewership numbers with very many people

    • @YarisWRC2
      @YarisWRC2 11 місяців тому +7

      I agree, it should be free, after all it is advertising for the manufacturers

    • @bett431
      @bett431 3 місяці тому

      This is the reality that the whole rally bubble ignores, in order to blame the cars for not attracting manufacturers.

  • @ZaylaaZiaa
    @ZaylaaZiaa Рік тому +419

    i wish more manufacturers join Rally1 so there are more competition on the highest level

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  Рік тому +58

      Couldn’t agree more! It would be great to have it the same as the 90’s and 2000’s!

    • @RC75
      @RC75 Рік тому +20

      WRC is almost dead in my opinion.

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  Рік тому +10

      Why do you think that?

    • @RC75
      @RC75 Рік тому +101

      @@rallybeast You can see it in the past decade. Manufacturers are leaving the sport for different reasons. Years ago you could buy yourself a car with a little bit WRC blood in it. Impreza STI, Mitsubishi EVO, Polo GTI WRC look, Escort Cosworth, Focus RS, Octavia RS and so on. Todays WRC cars have no looks anymore of a sportive street car so manufacturers are selling less sportive cars. Another reason is that manufacturers are investing more money in developing electric cars than in motorsports. As long as wrc is with petrol engines I don’t think there will be more manufacturers coming back. I’m a petrolhead, not a fan of electric racing at all but at my age of 48 and following the World Rally Championship since the late 80’s I only see less competitors every year. I hope it will change but I’m not so positive. Sorry for my bad English, not my native language, but I’ve been to more than 30 WRC rally’s all over Europe and a few hundred national and local rally’s so the sport is close to my heart.

    • @boostracingwrc
      @boostracingwrc Рік тому +22

      Would be cool to see a Skoda Rally1

  • @Ghost-er7ve
    @Ghost-er7ve Рік тому +51

    I wish they found ways to make rally more accessible. Feels like you have to really dig to find up to date Rallye stuff

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  11 місяців тому +3

      What are you looking for? Maybe we can help!

    • @pokettomonsta
      @pokettomonsta 11 місяців тому +3

      @@rallybeast an in-depth rally cars biology will be good

    • @elayda93
      @elayda93 5 місяців тому +2

      @@rallybeast collection of past rally stages. WRC and FIA are very selfish with sharing them, even clips are hard to come by. VHS are now dead, how can we relive the old moments?

  • @xenofalcon
    @xenofalcon Рік тому +241

    They are cool cars, but I really feel like they made some serious miss steps with Rally 1. The hybrid being the head scratcher. Andrea Adamo, Hyundai ex-wrc boss openly said they make no sense, as they increased cost. Less manufacturers want to join. There's even talks of Hyundai leaving now.

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  Рік тому +46

      That's a very good point! Let's hope they don't lose manufacturers because that would be a nail in the coffin for WRC.

    • @matthewc.419
      @matthewc.419 Рік тому

      All motor sports r finished its over.
      Hello communism

    • @Stirls23
      @Stirls23 11 місяців тому +14

      I wish that they’d gone with a cheaper and faster R5 (Rally 2) car. There’s not enough seats in Rally 1

    • @bocahdongo7769
      @bocahdongo7769 11 місяців тому +5

      Welp guys, welcome to the modern group B.
      When it's about winning with whatever on disposal with no matter how it cost, not raw power monster BS as people love to romanticize about

    • @RallyRallyMike
      @RallyRallyMike 9 місяців тому +1

      Hyundai is looking if there is a option to drive with an 4th car instead of 3. So i think thats just a rumor

  • @veowsaku
    @veowsaku 10 місяців тому +60

    I think the center differential deletion is a step backwards, it should implement open-center diff or the standardized Torsen unit.

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  10 місяців тому +10

      Agreed! There are quite a few steps backwards.

    • @RicciChoi1109
      @RicciChoi1109 6 місяців тому +2

      Speaking of going backwards, IMHO the ban on paddle shift is also a step backwards.

    • @elayda93
      @elayda93 5 місяців тому

      @@RicciChoi1109 paddle shifters are for pussies.

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 4 місяці тому

      Why paddle shifting is now banned, ​@@RicciChoi1109?

    • @v4skunk739
      @v4skunk739 3 місяці тому

      @@RicciChoi1109 The most backwards thing what happened was moving from Group A to WRC 20 odd years ago.

  • @Azu512
    @Azu512 11 місяців тому +466

    the amount of "saving the planet" done by these electric wrc cars is absolutely nothing...

    • @asdf52708
      @asdf52708 11 місяців тому +48

      lmfao I don't think anyone really thinks it's helping 😂

    • @YarisWRC2
      @YarisWRC2 11 місяців тому +23

      window dressing at best

    • @arielfernandez8196
      @arielfernandez8196 9 місяців тому +116

      It's to promote electric powertrains for consumer cars, not because of the emissions impact of like 50 cars going hybrid.

    • @jimtoney7810
      @jimtoney7810 9 місяців тому +47

      The funny thing is hybrid is probably worse than fully gas because manufacturing of the battery is so bad for the environment. I mean come on they go through 6 trannys a year how many batteries are they going through? They obviously aren’t going to accept a battery that only has 80% life left in it like you would in a road car

    • @DouglasMeloche
      @DouglasMeloche 9 місяців тому +10

      every bit helps

  • @ripmax333
    @ripmax333 Рік тому +21

    Just Three Manufacturers In WRC??☹ oh man, the '90s were really the best days for me to watch rally.

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  Рік тому +4

      Yeah, it’s pretty sad to see!

    • @kissindzerkiss
      @kissindzerkiss 11 місяців тому +2

      And do you know what is sadder? The loss of interest by manufacturers. Let's see who exits Rally1 and who joins in the coming years.

    • @YarisWRC2
      @YarisWRC2 11 місяців тому +1

      in reality, it is only Toyota, Ford's Puma is junk, and Hyundai have a small budget, in the Safari 2023 Toyota are 1,2,3, and 4th.

    • @ripmax333
      @ripmax333 11 місяців тому +1

      @@kissindzerkiss if one of those three bails out they can ditch out Rally 1 completely, it would really be pointless to continue.

    • @kissindzerkiss
      @kissindzerkiss 11 місяців тому

      @@ripmax333 I hope that doesn't happen. I would love to see Mitsubishi return to WRC.

  • @marcr9410
    @marcr9410 9 місяців тому +135

    Fia really understands and mastered how to take away the fun from everything, by forcing tiny engines with electric motors onto racecars.

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  9 місяців тому +18

      And taking away the awesome aero from the last generation.

    • @willtaggart
      @willtaggart 8 місяців тому +6

      Big disagree about it not being fun or interesting anymore. The restrictions necessitate manufacturers to innovate

    • @georgesheffield1580
      @georgesheffield1580 8 місяців тому +4

      Americans don't understand the power these cars produce .

    • @Bdynysus
      @Bdynysus 8 місяців тому +10

      Bro it's 500hp🤣

    • @marcr9410
      @marcr9410 8 місяців тому

      @@georgesheffield1580 Asians don't understand that not every comment comes from an American and I certainly understand more of Rallye cars than a asian

  • @ElPino247
    @ElPino247 Рік тому +60

    When the new Rally1 were presented, I got the idea that the connections between stages were made 100% electrically. But they are mostly done with the combustion engine. Even in the service and refuelling parks, often you see them use a combustion engine. I feel that they were not completely honest when they presented the specifications, the power reserve it's not big enough to make those. Great video btw.

    • @HJK242
      @HJK242 Рік тому +12

      also those hybrid systems often stop working, its better now than last year but still almost every event someone got a hybrid failure

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  Рік тому +10

      That's interesting! It seems like the idea was better than the implementation, or maybe they didn't give it enough deep thought for every possible scenario. Rallying is a difficult motorsport with so many unknowns that can affect anything and everything.

    • @ptcarino
      @ptcarino Рік тому +6

      i've watched rally1 cars in transit on public roads here on youtube and they were definitely using ICE instead of the electric motor.
      i don't think it's wise to expect drivers to reserve battery for transit because not using the hybrid power will affect their times on the stages.

    • @IlkkaPrusi
      @IlkkaPrusi Рік тому +4

      The hybrid system is used to recover braking energy and to provide boost in the stages. They do use electric in service parks, and there is sometimes a "demonstration" stage where use of it is necessary. I think it was never realistic option to use electric between special stages as the liaison-stages can be long.

    • @pokettomonsta
      @pokettomonsta 11 місяців тому +2

      a lot of dead weight is being carry over the course of the rally because of the hybrid system just to use during some small amount of time compared to the regular combustion engine

  • @Wszyc
    @Wszyc 7 місяців тому +14

    We should bring back the group A as a top class :) it was nice to see cars that you can own racing on the top :) now Puma, Yaris and I20 have nothing to do with what you can buy in the dealer shop :(

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  7 місяців тому +1

      That would be cool!

    • @elayda93
      @elayda93 5 місяців тому +1

      Uhm, those 3 are accessible and ready to buy. Where are you from? Africa? Antarctica?

    • @Wszyc
      @Wszyc 5 місяців тому +2

      @@elayda93 in the same spac that is wrc car? same drivetrain engine power output etc.? that is what group a was about cars you can buy on rally stages tell me what i20 have i common with wrc version? lights?

    • @elayda93
      @elayda93 5 місяців тому

      @@Wszyc Why the fuck would you drive a WR car on the road? If you're a pro Rally driver maybe you can, but as an average citizen, companies wouldn't allow that, let alone the government.
      Group A cars like the EVO, WRX, Celica, Delta, etc... They were all available for public with their homologation street legal equivalents. We had an EVO III, IV & VI.

    • @Wszyc
      @Wszyc 5 місяців тому +1

      @@elayda93 we already had group A like you said and that was good why we changed it? tell me what was bad about having nice homogations specials that we dont have now. If dont want such car buy base model

  • @syioti1307
    @syioti1307 11 місяців тому +7

    Wrc should bring back the homologated 4 door sedan rally car

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  11 місяців тому +3

      Agreed! The 90s and early 2000s cars were so good.

  • @MrThewrcfan
    @MrThewrcfan Рік тому +27

    I don't know how eco friendly the hybrid cars really are because they charge the cars with diesel generators.. 😂

    • @IlkkaPrusi
      @IlkkaPrusi Рік тому +9

      They recover energy during braking. And the cars use bioethanol as fuel for the combustion engine.

    • @iseslc
      @iseslc 11 місяців тому +7

      Clown world

    • @YarisWRC2
      @YarisWRC2 11 місяців тому

      they aren't eco friendly at all, my WRC 2 car uses 1.2 lt/km, or 2 MPG. so no.

  • @ptcarino
    @ptcarino Рік тому +11

    hybrid on WRC cars is acceptable, but full electric will piss me off. we need that real engine sound from ICE.

  • @Franko384
    @Franko384 Рік тому +45

    I saw the Rally1 cars live. It was amazing. They are really fast and you can hear them scream from miles away. But i feel like the concept was kinda doomed to fail. There seems to be no interest for new manufacturers to join. Probably because developing a car with 2 different engines (Gas and Hybrid Unit) is expensive. Even if the rest of the car is simpler. Also I got the feeling, there are more breakdowns and crashes than before. Which makes sense, since the cars are heavier, have that E-Boost, but Handling, aero and Setup options are worse

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  Рік тому +12

      Those are all good points! At least they didn’t go full electric like many of the rallycross series, because that would have absolutely destroyed fan interest. The 2016 cars had a lot of breakdowns at the beginning as well, and since the teams had less time to develop a car, it’s bound to have issues. There have been a lot of rumblings behind the scenes with a couple of manufacturers, but nothing has materialized yet.

    • @GIddyUpRetep
      @GIddyUpRetep Рік тому +13

      The hybrid system is plug and play. Another company makes the exact same units for all the teams...I think they are randomly issued as well.
      If I am not mistaken, the hybrid system also connects relatively straight forward to the drivetrain to simplify the design and costs. I can't recall the specifics, but I think WRC has a video that describes the whole process. Overall, it was a pretty well thought out plan to keep costs lower and have a level playing field.

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 4 місяці тому

      ​@@GIddyUpRetepwish WRC has BoP system (Balance of Performance) like in Super GT and IMSA.

  • @tehsin13
    @tehsin13 Рік тому +58

    I just hope they don't get full electric. That would definitely kill my interest. I do not have any problem with hybrid, just hoping for better usage rule and more reliable units. Although WRC 2 is fun again. New Skoda is a beast of a machine.

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  Рік тому +10

      100% agree! Electric would destroy the fanbase.

    • @RallyRallyMike
      @RallyRallyMike Рік тому +5

      They are not going to Full Electric. Mark my words

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  Рік тому +4

      I can agree with that statement.

    • @lucienpetrus3851
      @lucienpetrus3851 Рік тому +1

      Word. Cape Town South Africa 🌍♥️

    • @charlessale409
      @charlessale409 Рік тому

      I think it would be interesting

  • @piggypiggy855
    @piggypiggy855 Рік тому +11

    Very informative ,and keep up the good working,we love rally

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  Рік тому

      Thank you! We love rally too❤️

  • @picodrift
    @picodrift 10 місяців тому +2

    Rally race is literally created with the soul purpose of promoting better cars for the industry, motor technologies for not only race cars, but all vehicles.

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  10 місяців тому

      True, but sometimes I wonder how much of the tech trickles down to the road cars.

    • @picodrift
      @picodrift 10 місяців тому +1

      Yeah, well at least the suspension

  • @MiatheTallGiraffe
    @MiatheTallGiraffe Рік тому +6

    Should clarify that M-Sport are not a manufacturer backed team so don’t have the same spending capability as the other teams. Only with the introduction of hybrid in the last few years has there been more connection with Ford Performance

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  Рік тому +4

      In the championship, they are considered a manufacturer.

    • @YarisWRC2
      @YarisWRC2 11 місяців тому

      and it shows

  • @msmith8982
    @msmith8982 3 місяці тому

    thx! the fotos are stunning! great work m8

  • @BOABModels
    @BOABModels 11 місяців тому +10

    Thanks for this rundown. I wanted to find out more regarding the regulations as I'd been looking at the Ford Puma and realised there's no 4WD production model. In fact, only the Yaris has a 4WD road car which wouldn't have been allowed in Group A, I believe.

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  11 місяців тому +1

      If you want to dive in deep, here are the F.I.A. regulations: www.fia.com/sites/default/files/255a_2021_wmsc_2021.03.05.pdf

    • @LEON.1717
      @LEON.1717 10 місяців тому +1

      Don’t they have to make a certain amount of road cars to compete? They used to in the group b days.

  • @Maxs2535
    @Maxs2535 9 місяців тому +3

    only 6k subscribers and this quality? damn dude your killing it

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  9 місяців тому +1

      Just have to keep working at it! I appreciate the compliment.

  • @MusicRCBicyclesCoffee
    @MusicRCBicyclesCoffee 5 місяців тому +1

    What a great introduction to the sport of rallying. :) Thanks a lot!

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  5 місяців тому +1

      Glad you liked it!

  • @jamesmercer848
    @jamesmercer848 10 місяців тому +13

    These things really are impressive. I’m always amazed by how hard they can rip through corners, as well as the amount of abuse they put up with.

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  10 місяців тому +5

      They are really robust and the handling and grip is pretty insane.

  • @princenyerere4048
    @princenyerere4048 Рік тому +1

    Great video man 💯

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  Рік тому

      Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

  • @eliantonietti7233
    @eliantonietti7233 11 місяців тому +5

    lets simplify everything and worsen the peak performance of cars based on budget, but let's make them heavier and more expensive with an additional electric drive system

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  11 місяців тому

      I would be curious to know what the actually final cost of one of these cars is.

  • @krylonkoopaful
    @krylonkoopaful 8 місяців тому +4

    I like the rules and changes to make them cheaper,simple and safer. But it sucks that they can't use boxer motors.

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  7 місяців тому

      Totally agree! It would be so good to have Subaru back in the WRC. There are rumors of them coming back when the next rules are implemented for 2026.

  • @denismaina8648
    @denismaina8648 11 місяців тому

    Interesting information about rally cars. Thanks.

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  11 місяців тому +1

      Glad you liked it!

  • @dannycasson2487
    @dannycasson2487 11 місяців тому +2

    i reckon in the very near future were gonna see a skoda rally 1 car that will put the wind up all other manufacturers

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  11 місяців тому

      That would be amazing!

  • @ThijsBergkamp
    @ThijsBergkamp 11 місяців тому +4

    really informative video, ive been looking for something like this for a long time! I am also looking for amazing action pictures of rally cars and you seem to have a lot... where do you find them or can you send them to me? keep up the good work! :)

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  11 місяців тому +1

      Yeah, shoot me and email at thebeast@rallybeast.co, and I’ll send you some.

  • @sumrigs670
    @sumrigs670 6 місяців тому

    Recently been playing WRC 10 on my PS console. It is fire. Really exhilarating. 🔥🔥

  • @cyphatechie5459
    @cyphatechie5459 11 місяців тому +2

    i would be thrilled if you would cover the dakar rally cars and trucks

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  11 місяців тому

      I'll add them to the list! Thanks for the ideas.

  • @Fat_Pochita
    @Fat_Pochita 8 місяців тому +2

    I think that the new electric technology is really exciting to see, I understand that others might like the nature of gas engines but things are changing. Electric is our future and there’s no doubt about it. FIA understands the new trend and wants other companies, who are interested in boosting there electric platforms to join the WRC and it is really exciting.

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  8 місяців тому

      That's a fair point. Right now, full electric has a ways to go to make it viable for something like rally. It can work really well on circuits right now.

  • @captaincurd2681
    @captaincurd2681 8 місяців тому +1

    I had no idea rally cars had gone hybrid !

  • @PIPEFITTERENGINEER
    @PIPEFITTERENGINEER 7 місяців тому +2

    FIA and regulation changes. With a harder suspension on soft ground the tire grip is sacrificed. This could end up in rally cars coming out of the road and hitting spectators.

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  7 місяців тому

      There have been some pretty big crashes with Rally1.

  • @Happymali10
    @Happymali10 Рік тому +3

    Isn't "weight including safety cell" kinda misleading?
    Because iirc they don't use a production chassis anymore but are built around that cage as "silhouette cars"

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  Рік тому +2

      That's basically what the Rally1 cars are. They all have the same spaceframe with body panels attached to resemble the car.

  • @captainsnack59
    @captainsnack59 Рік тому +1

    Well done!

  • @-KAIX-0405-NZ
    @-KAIX-0405-NZ 7 місяців тому +1

    Can't beat the Combustion Engine for legendary Rallying that's for sure. Never will.

  • @krosisproductions6964
    @krosisproductions6964 6 місяців тому

    Fantastic vid, need more UA-camrs like you !

  • @surfrat9340
    @surfrat9340 11 місяців тому +1

    Well done 👍

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you! Cheers!

  • @daemiax
    @daemiax 8 місяців тому +1

    There used to be many brands like audi, VW, Renault, Citroen, Peugeot , Mitsubishi, Subaru and even Opel... When I check the official WRC site now, there are only 3 brands, Ford, Toyota and Hyundai...
    What happened to Rally? ( I didn't really follow rally for the past 15 years )

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  8 місяців тому +1

      Great question! Manufacturers have a tough time justifying the return on investment these days.

  • @KashouWannabe
    @KashouWannabe Рік тому +7

    500bhp plus? That's insane!
    Is that before or after the Hybrid boost?

    • @IlkkaPrusi
      @IlkkaPrusi Рік тому +7

      That is with the electric motor. ICE is limited to 380 horsepower.

    • @KashouWannabe
      @KashouWannabe Рік тому +4

      Makes sense, more in line with the previous WRC spec.
      Still a far cry from the 1st Gen WRC spec of 300-330!

    • @Maxs2535
      @Maxs2535 9 місяців тому

      the lancia delta S4 had 550 back in the 80s!@@KashouWannabe

  • @lucienpetrus3851
    @lucienpetrus3851 Рік тому

    Damn I luv WRC Cape Town South Africa 🌍♥️

  • @keaixiaomeinv
    @keaixiaomeinv 3 місяці тому

    Excellent video, and thank you for making the argument that the last generation of WRC cars were the fastest ever made. People with a serious case of nostalgia tend to circle jerk Group B cars over and over, and while they were impressive feats of engineering at the time, they would be no match for a modern rally car.

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  2 місяці тому +1

      That is so true! Group B started getting beat in the late 90's.

  • @TheHadrian54
    @TheHadrian54 4 місяці тому

    You have a very optimistic approach! I find it worrying that WRC had to give into so many demands from manufacturers for the Rally1 regulations and yet 2 years later there is no sign of a serious newcomer and M-Sport don't even have enough cars to compete for the constructor's championship :/

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  4 місяці тому

      I try to have a positive mindset! I think with the political push for electric and sustainability, we've had a few years of crazy pushes for things like hybrid and electric, but with the big dip in electric car sales, I think we'll start to see them scale back. Toyota already has substantially scaled back on their electric push. If done properly, I think hybrid can be a positive move.

    • @TheHadrian54
      @TheHadrian54 4 місяці тому

      @@rallybeast I don't mind hybrid at all and even EVs could be fine if done properly. I just hope that WRC will see the same rebirth that WEC did but right now it doesn't look too promising.

  • @simonbrizuela
    @simonbrizuela 11 місяців тому

    Wow, what a video!

  • @ickerolig
    @ickerolig Рік тому +5

    Very interesting, I had no idea they got rid of the center differential. I just guessed that the battery and electric motor added so much more weight that it made the car sluggish mid corner.
    But I'd still like to see a proper RWD class. Maybe they could attract more brands with a RWD coupe class, like BMW, Mazda and Porsche. Or even a non hatchback class, they aren't very interesting as something to buy.

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  Рік тому +3

      A proper RWD class would be fantastic and exciting to watch! It would even be great to see some RWD in the lower 2WD classes.

    • @IlkkaPrusi
      @IlkkaPrusi Рік тому +2

      They did remove active center differential (one controlled by hydraulics or electronics) to reduce costs and apparently there is possibly an old-style mechanical center differential, but reliable details are rare about this. Everyone seems to be confused about it..

    • @ickerolig
      @ickerolig Рік тому +1

      @@IlkkaPrusi Hmm, does that communicate like an active center diff? Like every wheel gets a calculated power delivery or is it that you chose let's say 60-40 favor rear wheels and have the power differential deliver based on the front and rear separately?

    • @YarisWRC2
      @YarisWRC2 11 місяців тому

      I don't think they did remove the centre diff, not according to their web page, RWD is very slow to watch, as in very very slow, I raced both a WRC 2 and RWD, and wow, the difference is amazing, RWD is very slow out of corners

  • @1InVader1
    @1InVader1 7 місяців тому +1

    I think some of these restrictions make no sense. The differential is a massive step backwards. Everybody developed WRC cars with fancy aero, suspensions and drivetrains already, which makes handling better. Why get rid of it? Going full electric would probably be less hassle for manufacturers, because hybrid systems are way more complex.

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  7 місяців тому

      It definitely doesn't cater to driving technological advancements.

  • @mochabear88
    @mochabear88 Рік тому

    nice

  • @ExtremelyOnlineGuy
    @ExtremelyOnlineGuy 10 місяців тому

    What’s with so many industries not just racing forcing something no one wants in and when the interest dies and the industry begins to fail that claim nobody is interested. It’s like that meme of Eric Andre shooting Hannibal.

  • @filipbasel7484
    @filipbasel7484 Рік тому +4

    Perfect video!! I like your style of rally videos which is rare on youtube, everyone is just posting videos from rallyes and no info about cars etc. I think best way to make WRC more spectacular is to upgrade rally2 cars. It is a shame that any of wrc2 stars can not afford start in rally1 car now. I think Gryazin and Lindholm can fight manufactures with same cars.

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! I'm happy you enjoyed the video. I'm trying to give people an inside look at the pieces of rally that they don't normally see. There are definitely some Rally2 drivers who could do well at the top.

    • @YarisWRC2
      @YarisWRC2 11 місяців тому

      WRC 2 would be much faster if they weren't disadvantaged by the deliberate use of restrictors to ensure they don't regularly beat the WRC 1 cars ( even though they do sometimes). The WRC 2 cars run a 32mm restrictor, the WRC 1 a 34mm restrictor, a 5 speed gearbox, higher weight, very little aero, etc.

  • @StreetComp
    @StreetComp 11 місяців тому +4

    Always nice to see good quality rally content so thx. IMO, Rally1 is mix of good and bad. The simplifying of drivetrain and cutting cost in half is great but the hybrid system is a marketing gimmick - it’s pointless, expensive and adds another part to break. With all the interest in trying to get on the F1 grid you’d think WRC would be able to find a way to get some new teams to join Rally1, often two or more drivers have trouble of some sort and we’re left with like six drivers in top class and that’s sad.

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  11 місяців тому +1

      Very good point! And it’s a pretty complicated part that can break easily. Manufacturers just need to see marketing value to want to join. Unfortunately, they don’t right now.

    • @PabloPhreshcobar
      @PabloPhreshcobar 8 місяців тому

      @@rallybeast Rally seems to be getting more popular in the states if you ask me. People started watching F1 ever since that one show came out I've been seeing a few more people talk about motorsports in general, too

  • @insearchofYAH
    @insearchofYAH 7 місяців тому

    I hope some of these innovations make it to the consumer quickly

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  7 місяців тому +1

      Agreed! That use to be the essence of motorsports.

  • @josebaca715
    @josebaca715 6 місяців тому

    Great video and information, I think is missing the VW in the competition and what's mean WRC.? Thank you for sharing...:))

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  6 місяців тому

      It would be great to see VW back in the WRC.

  • @yannisspontane
    @yannisspontane Рік тому

    Damn suck a good video tnx 👍🏻🔥

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  Рік тому

      Happy you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

  • @lucienpetrus3851
    @lucienpetrus3851 Рік тому

    U go Toyota simply the best I luv it Cape Town South Africa 🌍♥️

  • @lolschrauber
    @lolschrauber 11 місяців тому +5

    "Welcome to Group B"
    "What are the rules?"
    "Go nuts"
    Those were the days

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  11 місяців тому +1

      Could you imagine what they would come up with these days??

  • @Kane-lx8ns
    @Kane-lx8ns Рік тому +5

    Wouldn't more suspension travel make it safer to drive?

    • @user-zd5ki9dn5t
      @user-zd5ki9dn5t 11 місяців тому +1

      Hyundai with long travels but with short strokes sent Craig to the heaven…😢

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  11 місяців тому

      Yes, and the complexity would too since they would have a larger working range.

    • @YarisWRC2
      @YarisWRC2 11 місяців тому

      they already have long travel suspension, any longer and you get too much body roll, and squat under brakes

    • @YarisWRC2
      @YarisWRC2 11 місяців тому

      @@user-zd5ki9dn5t it was a pole fence that killed him, it was a very minor accident but pole fences are lethal

  • @travisstankowski7495
    @travisstankowski7495 10 місяців тому

    It's like a capacity yard truck. I drive it the same.

  • @opmike343
    @opmike343 6 місяців тому

    It's such a shame we've havent' seen any car manufacturers really push for a road going "supercar" variant of these machines with a tarmac. We get hot hatches, but we never get the 'GT3 RS' of hot hatches.
    Instead, we get goofy cars like the 911 Dakar and the Huracan Sterrato.

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  6 місяців тому

      That would be so amazing! It was great back in the day when they would do legitimate road going race cars.

  • @denizindesi
    @denizindesi 8 місяців тому

    I miss the impreza Burns (rip) used to drive 😢

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  8 місяців тому

      Don't we all! He was a true rally legend and so was that car. Funny you should mention that, we actually have a t-shirt and hoodie with his car on it. You might like it! rally-beast-shop.fourthwall.com/products/subaru-wrc99

  • @MyMomsADadNow
    @MyMomsADadNow 6 місяців тому +1

    Cut costs by restricting aero and banning center differentials, but im pretty sure those hybrid batteries and motors are WAY more expensive than some metal and carbon fiber.
    People need to realize that innovation doesn't happen by authoritarian regulation and legislation, it happens when you let people conduct themselves freely.
    If the FIA actually cared about innovation and a level playing field, they would take away almost all vehicular restrictions, but put a budget cap of 500,000 on every car. That way, the manufacturers are building to a price point, but they are free to build the car that they want - the best car possible. But instead, we get regulations and regulations. 1.6l turbo engine with a 36mm restrictor and a hybrid power unit, no more diffusers, reduced suspension travel, no center differentials... Wheres the variety and innovation there? It should tell you something when it's the WRC and theres no Subaru, Peugeot, Citroën, etcetera.
    The FIA is a joke.

  • @khalifamafiozz97
    @khalifamafiozz97 11 місяців тому +1

    RIP Craig Breen 🕊

  • @theabortionchild
    @theabortionchild 11 місяців тому

    do one of these for group A/B

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  11 місяців тому

      I have it on the list!

  • @OmarSpence
    @OmarSpence 4 місяці тому

    They're nice, but I'd love to see a return of the no-holds-barred power and complexity of Group B with the most advanced safety tech (and crowd control) of today

  • @classic7376
    @classic7376 11 місяців тому

    Awesome channel about WRC. Congrats! My favorite era was Group A.

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  11 місяців тому

      Thank you! Group A was fantastic.

  • @atengsar-bg5iz
    @atengsar-bg5iz 9 місяців тому

    How to re charge the electricity ?

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  9 місяців тому

      They can plug it in or use regenerative braking.

  • @slippinslidewayz
    @slippinslidewayz 10 місяців тому +8

    The safety regulations I get. All the others seem like they're trying to limit what these manufacturers can come up with. When you remove limits, you get groundbreaking cars like the rx-7 that dominated Lemans, but then was banned of course with new regulations. Regulations are good for smaller budget races, but those competing in WRC are industry titans, not Mom and Pop weekend racers.

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  9 місяців тому

      Couldn't agree more!

    • @rorynesta7766
      @rorynesta7766 7 місяців тому +2

      which rx-7 dominated lemans?Im curious

  • @martinhann1672
    @martinhann1672 9 місяців тому

    You mentioned fuel cell in your narrative - was this an inaccuracy or is hydrogen starting to be used?

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  9 місяців тому

      No, it’s not hydrogen. Most race cars are required to have fuel cells rather than the standard fuel tank

  • @prilep5
    @prilep5 Рік тому +4

    Self driving car technology for the future racing 😂

    • @asdf52708
      @asdf52708 11 місяців тому +1

      lol it's just the co-driver in the car 😂

  • @HariSupriono
    @HariSupriono 7 місяців тому

    That intro is something else. What's the song used here?

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  7 місяців тому

      Siren Screen by Ooyy

  • @crisslarsen5025
    @crisslarsen5025 7 місяців тому

    37 years later, group b is back in rallying

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  7 місяців тому +1

      The previous generation was closer to Group B, but the cars have been much faster than Group B cars for quite a few years now, thanks to advancements in suspension, AWD tech and engine mapping.

  • @MoonBernie
    @MoonBernie 9 місяців тому

    There are rumors in the rally world about the return of some big names in the coming years. Such as, Lancia, Citroen, and, or Opel. Fiat, and Subaru,Private Audi? There would even be negotiations with Mercedes. Now to find the pilots?

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  9 місяців тому

      I haven’t heard about all of those, but have heard the rumors about Subaru.

  • @RobHTech
    @RobHTech 5 місяців тому

    They changed some of the design restrictions because ordinary people can’t afford to build a car that could compete with three cars that are backed by huge companies and their money to design and build

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  5 місяців тому +1

      They still can't afford it for the most part because the development is so costly. They need to put a cost cap on the budget of the teams, similar to F1.

  • @diavuno3835
    @diavuno3835 11 місяців тому +5

    I hate that every racing class has become dominated by so many intricate rules. It makes the barrier of entry very high..
    Also, in a racing series why the hell are they mandating hybrid EV crap? Remove that requirement and things can get lighter and/or faster

  • @VxDxLx
    @VxDxLx 7 місяців тому

    Hybrids kinda drive in a fun way tbh, not that it really matters because no manufacturers want to build them.

  • @YarisWRC2
    @YarisWRC2 11 місяців тому +1

    there are a lot of mistakes in this video, WRC 1 weight is not 1230kg ( that is WRC2) it is 1190kg and 1350kg with both driver and co driver, gear box is six speed ( WRC 2 is five speed), WRC 1 runs an active centre differential ( WRC 2 does not)

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  11 місяців тому

      You obviously haven’t read the F.I.A. regulations because you are incorrect. This is about Rally1, not the past WRC car. And they aren’t called WRC 1 and WRC 2, it’s Rally1 and Rally2.

    • @YarisWRC2
      @YarisWRC2 11 місяців тому

      @@rallybeast We are both wrong, check this, file:///Users/martingrigg/Downloads/262_2023_wmsc_2023.06.20_jt.pdf June 2023
      The minimum weight is 1260 kg under the checking conditions
      mentioned below (and with only one spare wheel).
      The combined minimum weight of the car (under the checking
      conditions mentioned below and with only one spare wheel) and
      crew (driver + co-driver) is 1430 kg.
      When two spare wheels are carried in the car, the second spare
      wheel must be removed before weighing.

  • @nicolobaccini2100
    @nicolobaccini2100 11 місяців тому +2

    We want back Lancia

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  11 місяців тому

      Have you see Landis these days? Lol

  • @thegreentaxi1
    @thegreentaxi1 10 місяців тому

    I'm new to the sport. Why would full electric be a bad thing?

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  10 місяців тому

      Good question! It's mostly because of the sound. It's one of the things that makes it exciting to watch. If it were electric cars, they would need to put a siren on them to let fans know that they're coming, which is as exciting.

  • @mcgoo721
    @mcgoo721 6 місяців тому

    Im ok with hybrid power. Its actually pretty slick as electric motors make gobs of instant torque.
    But generally i dont like hampering cars. The suspension and differential changes are lame. For feeder series i think rules like that are fine, but top level series shouldn't feature those limits.

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  6 місяців тому

      I can agree with that!

  • @benjaminmazanka4354
    @benjaminmazanka4354 Рік тому

    Light? No way!

  • @user-ql1oz9ol7r
    @user-ql1oz9ol7r Рік тому

    Old cars were lighter..had 6 speeds..i want to ask hybrid rally 1 cars are faster than the old ones in the same stages? Has anyone compare the times?

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  Рік тому +1

      That's a great question! e-wrc has probably done some comparisons.

    • @akyhne
      @akyhne Рік тому +5

      There's a website with a database of the fastest rally races of all time. It goes at least back to Group B.
      The site ranks by average speed of a rally event, meaning all stages of a race week.
      The quickest Group B race is on a 17th or 20th place. I don't remember exactly. All quicker races, are WRC races.

    • @hanssandstrom
      @hanssandstrom 11 місяців тому +1

      Better suspension better brakes and tires makes todays cars quicker.

  • @razumikhim
    @razumikhim 9 місяців тому

    >simpler tech to reduce costs
    >mandatory hybrid tech that increases costs
    HOW DOES THAT MAKE SENSE?

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  9 місяців тому

      It seems like they tried to cut costs in different areas to make up for the Hybrid unit.

  • @Philmoscowitz
    @Philmoscowitz Рік тому

    Why are the tires so skinny?

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  Рік тому +2

      They provide better grip on loose surfaces. The smaller contact patch focuses the weight on a smaller area, helping it dig in better.

    • @Philmoscowitz
      @Philmoscowitz Рік тому

      @@rallybeast - Thanks for answering my question!

  • @hirofujiwara1311
    @hirofujiwara1311 11 місяців тому +1

    The suspension shouldn't got regulated by the FIA.

  • @user-ym8qz9du7b
    @user-ym8qz9du7b 8 місяців тому

    Will these new rally beasts favour in country rallies like FMU .

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  8 місяців тому

      It really depends on the regulations of the series.

  • @GbpsGbps-vn3jy
    @GbpsGbps-vn3jy 9 місяців тому

    ROFL more bans than actual technical improvements
    I thought FIA and WRC got a bit normal last 20 years ...

  • @alexandertschirk8294
    @alexandertschirk8294 7 місяців тому

    A Rally 1 car costs around $600.000, so “cheaper” needs to be seen relatively.

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  7 місяців тому

      It's cheaper that the $1 Million cost it was from 2016 to 2021.

  • @RTR43_
    @RTR43_ 11 місяців тому +1

    i think the gr Yaris looks better than the ford (the front anyway)

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  11 місяців тому

      It definitely looks cool!

  • @btng515
    @btng515 4 місяці тому

    People out here mad about emissions like they aren’t 1.6l that’s the same size as a Kia soul acting like there big block monsters

  • @JFBence
    @JFBence 11 місяців тому +1

    Too much bass in the narration audio.

  • @jacryder735
    @jacryder735 11 місяців тому +1

    safety cell… is it just an advanced roll cage?

    • @jinglemyberries866
      @jinglemyberries866 11 місяців тому +1

      there is no production car chassis anymore, just a tube chassis with panels on the outside to resemble a car.

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  11 місяців тому +2

      It’s just another name for the roll cage, since it’s the area that keeps the driver and co-driver safe and protected

    • @jacryder735
      @jacryder735 11 місяців тому

      @@rallybeast thanks for explaining man

  • @neruwu
    @neruwu Рік тому

    Just wanted to say I much prefer you narrating with your voice instead of the AI(?) voice used in the Rally1 - Rally5 explanation video 👍

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  Рік тому +2

      Glad you like that! I'll keep using my real voice then🙌

  • @grizzyprops8577
    @grizzyprops8577 9 місяців тому

    Why there are only three types of cars in the rally?

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  9 місяців тому

      Because those are the only three manufacturers that are competing.

    • @grizzyprops8577
      @grizzyprops8577 9 місяців тому

      @@rallybeast 😮
      its sad that the competition is narrowing down compared to the old times

  • @shutter-chan
    @shutter-chan 11 місяців тому

    Do you have a high res image of this one on 7:15?

  • @whcwcjecjecuecuw6654
    @whcwcjecjecuecuw6654 9 місяців тому

    When it is so restrictive theres no chance to see any big innovation

    • @whcwcjecjecuecuw6654
      @whcwcjecjecuecuw6654 9 місяців тому

      And good innovations that are immediatly banned cant be further developed. Who knows what wouldve happened with rotarys if they didnt ban them

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  9 місяців тому

      It’s crazy to think that the rotary was banned!

  • @kittrainbow7
    @kittrainbow7 8 місяців тому

    The limit of amount of spare parts (transmission, engines...) is a very good thing to stimulate quality and durability in the world of cars where often is stimulated planned obsolescence, consumism and quality is often crap.
    I don't like the limits on the cyclistics of the car (frame, differential, suspensions...) producers should be able to implement the best ideas and R&D to make better, more advanced cars.
    Developping better hybrids is a good thing, awaiting safer EVs (🔥🚒🚑 litium 😒).
    No need for monsters ☠️ with ultra high HP, focus on balanced cars with the best all wheel drive aspects.
    Huge Toyota fan, durability and quality, best customer service and communication ever 👍

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  7 місяців тому +1

      Agreed! The top level of any motorsport should be focused on advancing technology.

  • @josebaca715
    @josebaca715 6 місяців тому

    World Rallly Car, I've just got it, lol....

  • @keithridlen7122
    @keithridlen7122 9 місяців тому +1

    I love how much we talk about energy efficiency/climate impact/sustainability...
    and act like these cars aren't towed across the globe by diesel trucks...
    Gimme a break lol

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  9 місяців тому

      Don’t forget flown on planes😉

  • @purwantiallan5089
    @purwantiallan5089 4 місяці тому

    2026, wish we could see Lancia returning to FIA WRC...

    • @rallybeast
      @rallybeast  4 місяці тому

      There are a lot of manufacturers that would be great to see back in it.