Group Rally2

In the motorsport discipline of rallying, Group Rally2 is a formula of rally car specification determined by the FIA for use in its international competitions: the World Rally Championship (WRC) and regional championships. National rallying competitions also allow Group Rally2 cars to compete. There are no subclasses despite the use of the word 'Group' in the name so 'Rally2' may be used alone with the same definition. The group was launched in 2019 with other similarly named groups after the introduction of the Rally Pyramid initiative to reorganise the classes of car and championships in international rallying was approved in June 2018.[1]

Group Rally2
Motor racing formula
CategoryRallying
Country/RegionInternational
ChampionshipsWRC, Regional, National
Inaugural2019 (2012 as R5)
StatusActive
DrivetrainFour Wheel Drive
Power to weight4.2kg/hp
AptitudePerformance
GRR Co-efficient0.7
Hyundai i20 N Rally2, 2021 Barum Czech Rally Zlín - Vlček Martin

The formula for Group Rally2 cars was taken from R5 class of Group R with the defining ruleset being renamed, this meant that any existing R5 car homologated or approved since their introduction in 2013 could continue to be used in Rally2 level competition.[2] R5 cars were first introduced as an intended replacement for the S2000 car.

In years prior to 2019, 'Rally 2' was used to describe the rules and scenario allowing a rally competitor to restart a rally the day following a retirement. This was renamed 're-start after retirement' in FIA regulations from 2019.[3] Rally2 should not be confused with R2 cars of Group R either, which are officially described as 'Rallye 2'.

Definition

Group Rally2 cars are defined in FIA document '2021 Appendix J - Article 261' as Touring Cars or Large Scale Series Production Cars, supercharged Petrol engine, 4-wheel drive. A production touring car with at least 2500 identical units manufactured must be homologated in Group A, with all the components and changes that make it a Group Rally2 car homologated in an extension.[2] The power to weight ratio is 4.2kg/hp.[1]

Key Specific Regulations for Cars in Group Rally2[2]
Drivetrain Minimum

Weight

 Engine

Capacity

 Aspiration Fuel Maximum

Cylinders

 Restrictor Wheels

Gravel

 Wheels

Asphalt

 Production

Requirement

4WD 1230 kg 1600cc Turbo Petrol 4 32mm 6.5" x 15"

or

7" x 15"

 8" x 18" 2500


FIA Competition

Rally2 cars are placed in FIA 'RC2' sporting class alongside Group Rally2-kit, R4, NR4 and S2000 cars.[4] As the name would suggest these are the second highest performance rally car below Group Rally1 and World Rally Car level and a step up from Group Rally3. Rally2 cars are promoted by the FIA as the car of choice within the 'RC2' class in the Rally Pyramid of Cars.

In new Global Rally Rankings for drivers and co-drivers being introduced in 2022, Rally2 cars have a Group Co-efficient of 0.7.[5]

Rally2 cars are eligible for the open drivers' and co-drivers' championships of WRC and all the regional championships (plus teams') as well as being the sole formula car permitted in:

  • WRC2 drivers', co-drivers' and teams' championships
  • WRC3 drivers' and co-drivers' championships (until 2021)

Cars
Manufacturer Car Debut Homologation Basis Image
Citroën C3 Rally2[6] 2018 FIA - A5773
C3 Feel Puretech 82
1200cc Normal
DS3 R5 2014 FIA - A5739
DS3 VTI 120 So Chic
1598cc Normal
Ford Fiesta Rally2[7] 2019 FIA - A5775
Fiesta ST-Line (Fiesta Mk7)
999cc Turbo
Fiesta R5 2013 FIA - A5748
Fiesta ST (Fiesta Mk6)
1597cc Turbo
Hyundai i20 N Rally2[8] 2021 FIA - A5784
i20 / Kappa 1.4L - 6 Gears - Auto Transmission
i20 R5 2016 FIA - A5766
i20 1.0 T-GDI
997.7cc Turbo
Peugeot 208 T16 R5 2014 FIA - A5743
208 VTI 125 3 Portes
1598cc Normal
Proton Iriz R5 2018 FIA - A5776
Iriz 1.3L 5 Gears Manual Gearbox
1332cc Normal
Škoda Fabia Rally2 evo[9] 2019 FIA - A5777
Fabia 1.0 MPI 55 KW Ambition 5 Gears Manual
Fabia R5 2015 FIA - A5760
Fabia 1.0 MPI 44 KW
999cc Normal
Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 2018 FIA - A5774
Polo 1.0 MPI 55 KW Comfortline 5 Gears Manual
Mitsubishi Mirage R5 2014 FIA - none
Built by Ralliart Sweden unsupported by Mitsubishi
Approved for use in APRC[10]
Toyota Etios R5 2016 FIA - none
Built by Toyota Gazoo Racing Paraguay
Approved for use in CODASUR[11]
Source: FIA Homologation List 2021[12]

See Also

References
  1. "FIA Rally Car Pyramid Brochure" (PDF).
  2. "Specific Regulations for Cars in Group Rally2" (PDF).
  3. "2019 FIA World Rally Championship Sporting Regulations" (PDF).
  4. "FIA Regional Rally Sporting Regulations 2021" (PDF).
  5. "FIA Global Rally Ranking Regulations" (PDF).
  6. "THE C3 R5 BECOMES THE C3 RALLY2 WITH A NEW VISUAL IDENTITY AND A PACKAGE OF UPGRADES". Citroen Racing.
  7. "FIESTA RALLY2". M-Sport. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
  8. "Hyundai Motorsport Customer Racing reveals i20 N Rally2 car". Hyundai Media Newsroom. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
  9. "FABIA Rally2 Archives". ŠKODA Motorsport. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
  10. "Mitsubishi Mirage R5 Eligibility".
  11. "Toyota Etios R5 eWRC-results.com".
  12. "FIA Homologation List 2021" (PDF).
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