Post by Meister on Feb 20, 2011 12:30:51 GMT 4
Pictures from various online sources for the rally version of Hyundai's Coupe/Tiburon replacement, the Veloster.
Starting with a standard Hyundai Veloster, the rally version replaces the standard hood, doors, quarter panels, front fascia, and rear fascia with new ones made in carbon/Kevlar. The carbon/Kevlar panels are 75% lighter than the sheet metal they replaced. This weight-saving approach is carried throughout the car without compromising its powerful curves and surface detail or hidden third door. On the rear, there is a custom RMR rear wing, so the total weight is now 2,656 pounds.
For the interior, all the comfort and convenience features have been removed and replaced with a custom-fabricated eight-point safety cage. The safety cage is required for rallying and a Sparco racing seat further protects the driver in the overhauled cockpit.
The entire carbon/Kevlar body is wrapped in a paint scheme combination of blue, white, and orange.
The rally car is powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers and impressive 500 HP and is mated to an Xtrac six-speed sequential transmission.
The car will get a new custom suspension and 18-inch HRE wheels and 245/40-18 Hankook Racing tires. Stopping power comes from 14-inch Alcon brake rotors and six piston Alcon calipers.
Since Rhys Millen Racing (RMR) has prepared this car for their personal use, we don’t expect anyone else to be ab;e to get their hands on one!
The new Veloster Rally Car will make its debut at the X Games during the 2011 U.S. Rallycross Championship Series. Rhys Millen will be taking on David Higgins and Dave Mirra in their Subaru WRX STIs, Ken Block and Tanner Foust in their Ford Fiesta’s, and Antoine L’Estage in his Mitsubishi EVO X.
However, the strongest competition will remain the Fiesta with its 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that produces 490 horsepower at 8,000 RPM.
(Text from http://www.topspeed.com)
Starting with a standard Hyundai Veloster, the rally version replaces the standard hood, doors, quarter panels, front fascia, and rear fascia with new ones made in carbon/Kevlar. The carbon/Kevlar panels are 75% lighter than the sheet metal they replaced. This weight-saving approach is carried throughout the car without compromising its powerful curves and surface detail or hidden third door. On the rear, there is a custom RMR rear wing, so the total weight is now 2,656 pounds.
For the interior, all the comfort and convenience features have been removed and replaced with a custom-fabricated eight-point safety cage. The safety cage is required for rallying and a Sparco racing seat further protects the driver in the overhauled cockpit.
The entire carbon/Kevlar body is wrapped in a paint scheme combination of blue, white, and orange.
The rally car is powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers and impressive 500 HP and is mated to an Xtrac six-speed sequential transmission.
The car will get a new custom suspension and 18-inch HRE wheels and 245/40-18 Hankook Racing tires. Stopping power comes from 14-inch Alcon brake rotors and six piston Alcon calipers.
Since Rhys Millen Racing (RMR) has prepared this car for their personal use, we don’t expect anyone else to be ab;e to get their hands on one!
The new Veloster Rally Car will make its debut at the X Games during the 2011 U.S. Rallycross Championship Series. Rhys Millen will be taking on David Higgins and Dave Mirra in their Subaru WRX STIs, Ken Block and Tanner Foust in their Ford Fiesta’s, and Antoine L’Estage in his Mitsubishi EVO X.
However, the strongest competition will remain the Fiesta with its 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that produces 490 horsepower at 8,000 RPM.
(Text from http://www.topspeed.com)