The FIA has been developing the next set of WRC regulations over the last two years since the launch of the Rally1 hybrid era last year.
Rally1 regulations have spawned all-new cars, built around a tougher space frame chassis, that produce 500 horsepower in short bursts from a 1.6 litre turbo charged engine, married to a control 100kW hybrid kit. The cars are powered by 100% sustainable fuel.
The full details of the 2027 technical regulations are yet to be confirmed although the FIA has released snippets of details. It revealed in September that the cars will be based around a hybrid powertrain, having investigated the possibility of moving to full electric and hydrogen power.
FIA road sport director Andrew Wheatley says there will be changes in the 2027 regulations but has told Autosport that the cars will retain 80% of the current Rally1 DNA.
While progress is being made to formalise the WRC’s technical road map for the future, a confirmed set of regulations is not expected to be announced until 2024.
One aspect that is key to the new rules is cost reduction with the FIA openly admitting that the current Rally1 cars are too expensive.
“We have a very good collaboration between the stakeholders on the future of the technical regulations,” said Wheatley.
Source: Autosport