2 new manufacturers

CleanTone · 17 Jan 2003, 21:18 (Ref:477714)

David Richards said that in 2006 2 new manufacturers will enter WRC. Any idea who might that be? My guess one Japanese + 1 german

429CJ · 17 Jan 2003, 21:48 (Ref:477736)

My predictions: Suzuki and Fiat

ss_collins · 17 Jan 2003, 22:42 (Ref:477766)

After flirting for ages with those large Czech motors will VAG tak the plunge with thye Mk5 Golf?

Speeddemon555 · 17 Jan 2003, 23:09 (Ref:477792)

Suzuki has been wanted to enter the WRC for a long time.

Lee Janotta · 17 Jan 2003, 23:23 (Ref:477815)

I'm guessing Suzuki and MG.

avsfan733 · 18 Jan 2003, 06:13 (Ref:477950)

definitely MG, suzuki i can't believe I see Fiat as much more reasonable being the required level of efofrt aka money

Lee Janotta · 18 Jan 2003, 07:58 (Ref:477983)

Fiat's losing money hand over fist, though. Suzuki's got significant experience in rallying, and has been making some impressive products of late.

I still want to see Chevrolet in WRC, but I know that's about as likely as John Ashcroft becoming a Buddhist.

CleanTone · 18 Jan 2003, 10:29 (Ref:478048)

Ford is in
GM is already in so no Chevy
However, BMW fits the profile and is willing to be number 1 in every competition(tired with 2, huh - etcc, f1)
I am hoping for Honda, not Suzuki. Suzuki isn't big enough for my taste.

And I base my affirmations on absolutely nothing

KA · 18 Jan 2003, 11:08 (Ref:478062)

Quote:

Originally posted by CleanTone

However, BMW fits the profile and is willing to be number 1 in every competition(tired with 2, huh - etcc, f1)

I don't know about BMW- I think I've read somewhere that they don't really see it as fitting in with their image- certainly Prodrive's efforts with the M3 in the late 80's were kept at a distance from the factory (even though I think they got technical support at least from Germany...)

How about BMW building a WRC based on the new Mini though?- it doesn't take the BMW name into rallying as such,and the Mini name has a huge rallying history & heritage they can trade on....

ss_collins · 18 Jan 2003, 13:28 (Ref:478168)

the mini is too short for a WRC car. VW must do something with the Mk5 Golf.

Lee Janotta · 18 Jan 2003, 14:39 (Ref:478220)

Quote:

Originally posted by CleanTone
GM is already in so no Chevy

Subaru is not considered any more a part of the GM family than Suzuki.

Logrence · 18 Jan 2003, 14:49 (Ref:478224)

Vauxhall/Opel? They have a new Tigra coming out.

I can't think of any companies who have major new cars coming (apart from MG - 2006 is a long way away for them though) or who have a car that needs bolstering...do you think Audi would consider rallying now they've given up Le Mans?

**Asp** · 18 Jan 2003, 15:09 (Ref:478237)

Quote:

Originally posted by KA
I don't know about BMW- I think I've read somewhere that they don't really see it as fitting in with their image- certainly Prodrive's efforts with the M3 in the late 80's were kept at a distance from the factory (even though I think they got technical support at least from Germany...)

How about BMW building a WRC based on the new Mini though?- it doesn't take the BMW name into rallying as such,and the Mini name has a huge rallying history & heritage they can trade on....

Who's doing the BMW Dakar effort? They obvious have some rally interest to enter rally raids - next step WRC?

racer69 · 18 Jan 2003, 15:38 (Ref:478257)

2006 is a long way off. Could be anyone, but i'll have a stab and say Suzuki and Toyota

Speeddemon555 · 20 Jan 2003, 17:47 (Ref:480193)

I don't think Toyota will be back to rallying anytime soon.

**touringlegend** · 20 Jan 2003, 19:27 (Ref:480323)

I see on a few sites David Richards is quoted as saying that one is definitely coming in in 2006, and may announce their plans THIS week, while the other he's not sure when they'll arrive.

AndyF · 20 Jan 2003, 20:47 (Ref:480417)

Would be nice to see Toyota back, as it would Audi - but can't see that happening anytime soon. Honda and VW would be my bet

nameless · 1 Feb 2003, 18:30 (Ref:493071)

i something recently about suzuki entering wrc - cant remember when or on what though. VW would be good but im sure they are happy using the skoda name until they start to win. i wonder if toyota have any plans of returning in the near future. have honda ever been in wrc?, another option could be renault or nissan (renault owns nissan??)
just a thought - reliant could enter a robin wrc.

Laagri · 3 Feb 2003, 14:59 (Ref:494929)

Well, Suzuki have a factory JWRC team at the moment, so it would make sense for them to be one of the two, wouldn't it?

What about Renault? (No reason for asking, it was just a thought.)

ss_collins · 3 Feb 2003, 16:21 (Ref:495009)

Lada built a WRC car - no really.

ss_collins · 3 Feb 2003, 16:25 (Ref:495010)

see here for a chuckle

http://www.rally-action.com/news/2002/1/106.shtml

Lee Janotta · 4 Feb 2003, 03:39 (Ref:495709)

Gotta dig that mid-80s styling!

Alpina · 4 Feb 2003, 10:39 (Ref:495860)

Excellent. All power to them. I think I want one.... Where is my medication?

Chris Stockdale · 11 Feb 2003, 11:58 (Ref:503231)

I dont know it could be be a tough one to call. I think maybe BMW,RENAULT MEGANE, i would like to see more prestige marques entering the WRC like MERCADES with the C CLASS

Chris Stockdale · 11 Feb 2003, 12:02 (Ref:503238)

Your right ss_ collins what a scream. do you know if it actually took to the stage if it did it sghould be a crime

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