Lancia Returns to Rally!
This page is translated from the original post "Lancia revient en Rallye !" in French.
- 28/05/2024 8:41
Lancia today unveiled the Ypsilon Rally 4 HF preview, signaling its triumphant return to rally racing.
The Lancia Ypsilon HF is the high-performance version of what is expected to be the car of renewal for the Italian manufacturer. It is scheduled to hit the market in May 2025. Surprise, a Ypsilon Rally 4 HF variant will bear the heavy task of reintroducing Lancia to rally racing! Rest assured, the brand’s sporty heart is starting to beat again today, and what better way than with a historic Martini livery to step fully, and happily, into the future.
To date, Lancia remains the most decorated brand of all time in Rally with 15 World Rally Championships. But Lancia also has three World Constructors’ Championships in endurance, one Mille Miglia, two Targa Florio races, and a Carrera Panamericana. Unfortunately, this new model is not intended to chase a new world crown in WRC. However, if it achieves commercial and popular success, nothing rules out an official global return. After all, the Lancia Ypsilon shares its technical base with the Citroën C3, which excels in WRC2.
The Lancia Ypsilon Rally 4 HF is powered by a 1.2-liter turbocharged 3-cylinder engine producing 212 hp. Equipped with front-wheel drive, a 5-speed manual transmission, and a limited-slip mechanical differential, this high-performance model is the ideal solution for rally enthusiasts, but also a serious contender for drivers aiming for victory in the R4 category and two-wheel-drive championships. Anyway, what less can you expect from a car sporting the HF elephant badge!
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