WRC 2027 rules attract interest from tuner and manufacturers

Interest from new manufacturers and tunners in 2027 technical rules of the World Rally Championship is increasing as the work continues to continue, finalizes the fine details of the rules.

WRC will enter new technical rules from 2027 To develop new manufacturers and teams to develop the championship is mainly designed to be more economical and flexible.

The new rules will include cars manufactured for € 345,000 cost cap and the current rally will be given equal display for 1 machines – but a space frame chassis and rally will use 2 components.

This allows automotive manufacturers to manufacture chassis and design their own bodywork to compete under 2027 rules along with tuner.

FIA approved by FIA at June World Motor Sport Council Will allow freedom to score and integrate almost any design from salon to hatchback, crossover and perfectly Bispoke design.

After the initial announcement of the rules in December last year, the construction of interest with the FIA ​​recently starts to begin, stating that at least two tuner are working closely on projects.

“Out of what I can say, two of the FIA ​​Technical Director Xavier Mestalon Pinon said, two are working with us on this project. Two are many, but we are involved in the discussions.”

Autosport understands that at least one manufacturer is also close to a possible declaration, resulting in a new player from 2027 to join the WRC.

It is considered a meeting with a manufacturer, to discuss its potential future partnership, this week will be in the rally de Roma.

Rally 1 representatives of Rally 1 are none of the current brands of WRC including Toyota, Hyundai and M-Sport-Ford, yet not yet officially confirmed the plan to fight 2027-although it is understood that Toyota has started the initial preparation work.

M-Sport confirmed earlier this month that it was looking at the rules to see what is possible, but the British squad requires more details on the future direction of WRC, before it is in a position to be committed.

Hyundai has also clarified its stance that it requires more flexibility about the drivetrane that can be adopted, and the more road car is emphasizing to show the relevant technology.

At this point, 2027 will be focused on the internal combustion engine vehicles, although the FIA ​​has explained its intentions to open the capacity for other powertrains in the future, but so far it is to confirm Timescale and how to achieve equity between vehicles.

However, the FIA ​​is currently in discussion with manufacturers that may be eligible for 2027 about the possibility of allowing flexibility degrees on engines.

The next milestone for the rules is the final form of the roll cage, which is expected to be completed in the next two months.