Group Rally5

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Group Rally5
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Motor racing formula
Category Rallying
Country/Region International
Championships WRC, Regional, National
Inaugural 2019 (2008 as R1)
Status Active
Drivetrain Two Wheel Drive
Power to weight 6.4kg/hp
Aptitude Access

In the motorsport discipline of rallying, Group Rally5 is a formula of rally car specification determined by the FIA for use in its international rallying competitions: World Rally Championship (WRC) and regional championships. National rallying competitions also allow Group Rally5 cars to compete. There are no subclasses of the group therefore all Group Rally5 cars can compete in the same category. 'Rally5' may be used alone with the same definition. The group was launched in 2019 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]

The formula for Group Rally5 cars was taken from R1 class of Group R with the defining ruleset interchanging the terms, this meant that any existing R1 car homologated or approved since their introduction in 2008 could continue to be used in Rally5 level competition.[2] The subclasses defined in R1 however have effectively merged and capacity of permitted turbocharged engines have increased to 1333cc.[2]

Definition

Group Rally5 cars are defined in FIA document Appendix J - Article 260 as Touring Cars or Large Scale Series Production Cars, supercharged Petrol engine (including rotary engines), 2-wheel drive (front or rear wheel drive). A production touring car with at least 2500 identical units manufactured must be homologated in Group A, with all the requirements that make it a Group Rally5 car homologated in an extension.[2] They have a power to weight ratio of 6.4kg/hp.[1]

Rally5 rules are relaxed in comparison to the other Groups Rally formulae making it the most cost efficient and accessible. Only the bodyshell (with safety cage), the seat mountings and the harness need to be homologated, the latter two already having their own Appendix J ruleset outside of Rally5. Bodyshells homologated under Group Rally4 regulations are also permitted in Group Rally5 therefore potentially expanding the range of cars available. Most components of the original Group A model can be used and in many cases are free to replace, however in such cases the performance criteria of Rally5 must always be met.

Key Specific Regulations for Cars in Group Rally5[2]
Drivetrain Minimum

Weight

 Engine

Capacity

 Aspiration Fuel Maximum

Cylinders

 Turbo

Restrictor

 Wheels

Gravel

 Wheels

Asphalt

 Production

Requirement
2WD 1030 kg Up to 1600cc Normal Petrol 6 As manufactured 6"x15" 6.5"x16" 2500
Up to 1067cc Turbo
1080 kg 1067-1333cc

FIA Competition

Rally5 cars are placed in FIA 'RC5' sporting class alone.

Eligibility in FIA Championships 2022
Class Group WRC R-GT
Cup		 Regional Championships
ALL ERC ERT ARC MERC APRC NACAM CODASUR
Open M T WRC2 WRC3 RGT Open ERC3 ERC4 ERT3 ERT4 ARC2 ARC3 ARC4 MERC2 MERC3 MERC4 APRC3 APRC4 NAC3 NAC4 COD2 COD3 COD4
RC5 Rally5 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Cars

Manufacturer Car Debut Homologation Basis Image
France Citroën DS3 R1 2012 FIA - A5739
DS3 VTI 120 So Chic
1598cc Normal		 200px
United Kingdom Ford Fiesta Rally5[3] 2020 FIA - A5775
Fiesta ST-Line (Fiesta Mk7)
999cc Turbo		 200px
United Kingdom Ford Fiesta R1 2012 FIA - A5729
Fiesta 1.6 (Fiesta Mk6)
1597cc Normal		 200px
France Renault Clio Rally5[4] 2020 FIA - A5779
Clio R.S. Line TCE 1.3EDC
1331cc Turbo		 200px
France Renault Twingo R1 2010 FIA - A5731
Twingo "Renault Sport"
1598cc Normal		 200px
Japan Toyota Vitz 2012 FIA - A5742
Vitz (NCP131)
1501cc Normal
Japan Mazda 2 R1 2020 FIA - no homologation
Approved for use in FIA NACAM
Built by GHR Motorsport[5][6][7][8]
Source: FIA Homologation List 2021[9]

In addition to the above, bodyshells (and safety cage) homologated in Group Rally4 since 2020 would also be accepted subject to meeting Rally5 criteria elsewhere. For example where original parts must be used, or power and weight limits met:

See also

References

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