Rally2 (previously known as R5) is a technical specification of rally car determined by the FIA. It features 1.6L turbo engines, four-wheel drive and a maximum weight-to-power ratio of 4.2 kg/hp. Rally2 cars are used in the World Rally Championship, exclusively in its WRC2 support championship; the FIA continental championships and in national championships.
The technical regulations were developed ahead of the 2012 rallying season and known as R5 within the scope of Group R. In 2019, with the reorganisation of the Rally Pyramid, the ruleset was renamed as Group Rally2. This meant that any existing R5 car homologated or approved since their introduction continue to be used in Rally2 level competition. 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. Rally2 should not be confused with R2 cars of Group R either, which are officially described as 'Rallye 2'.
Definition 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 Rally2 car homologated in an extension. The power to weight ratio is 4.2 kg/hp.
+Key Specific Regulations for Cars in Group Rally2DrivetrainMinimum WeightEngine CapacityAspirationFuelMaximum CylindersRestrictorWheels GravelWheels AsphaltProduction Requirement4WD1230 kg1620ccTurboPetrol432mm6.5" x 15"
or
7" x 15"8" x 18"2500
Rally2-WRC-Kit For the 2027 and 2028 World Rally Championship seasons, the FIA introduced an option for Rally2 manufacturers to homologate a kit, allowing them to compete within the top category against new generation Rally1 machines. The kit includes aerodynamic parts and allows for a 10 kg weight reduction to 1220 kg, with the aim to achieve greater performance parity with the new cars.
FIA Competition Rally2 cars are placed in FIA 'RC2' sporting class alongside Group Rally2-kit, R4, NR4 and S2000 cars.
+Eligibility in FIA WRC Championships 2023ClassGroupWRCMTWRC2WRC3MastersJuniorRC2Rally2 +Eligibility in FIA Regional Championships 2023ClassGroupALLERCERTARCMERCAPRCNACAMCODASURAbsoluteTeamsERC3ERC4JunJunARC2ARC3ARC4JunMERC2MERC3MERC4JunAPRC3APRC4JunNAC3NAC4JunCOD2COD3COD4RC2Rally2
Cars Homologation NationalityManufacturerCarChassis BasisHomologationEngineImageApprovedExpiry Czech RepublicŠkodaFabia RS Rally2FIA - A5786 Fabia 1.0 MPI 59 KW Active 5 Gears Manual20222032Škoda Motorsport modified VAG 2.0L EA888 reduced to 1620cc 289 bhpFabia Rally2 evoFIA - A5777Fabia 1.0 MPI 55 KW Ambition 5 Gears Manual20192026Škoda Motorsport modified VAG 1.8L EA888 reduced to 1620cc 284 bhpFabia R5FIA - A5760Fabia 1.0 MPI 44 KW999cc Normal20152026Škoda Motorsport modified VAG 1.8L EA888 reduced to 1620cc 284 bhp GermanyVolkswagenPolo GTI R5FIA - A5774Polo 1.0 MPI 55 KW Comfortline 5 Gears Manual20182028VW Motorsport modified VAG 1.8L EA888 reduced to 1600cc 272 bhp FranceCitroënC3 Rally2FIA - A5773C3 Feel Puretech 821200cc Normal20182030Citroën Racing 1598cc
282 bhpDS3 R5FIA - A5739DS3 VTI 120 So Chic1598cc Normal20142024PSA EP6 CDT1598cc 280 bhpPeugeot208 T16 R5FIA - A5743208 VTI 125 3 Portes1598cc Normal20142027PSA EP6 CDT1598cc 280 bhp LanciaYpsilon Rally2 HF IntegraleFIA - A5789 Ypsilon 1204cc20262032Lancia Corse HF 1598cc 287 bhp Great BritainFordFiesta Rally2FIA - A5775Fiesta ST-Line (Fiesta Mk7)999cc Turbo20192027M-Sport 1.6L
290 bhpFiesta R5FIA - A5748Fiesta ST (Fiesta Mk6)1597cc Turbo20132026M-Sport 1.6L 290 bhp JapanToyotaGR Yaris Rally2FIA - A5788GR Yaris RS 1.5L20242031Toyota Gazoo Racing G16E-GTS 1618.2cc MalaysiaProtonIriz R5FIA - A5776Iriz 1.3L 5 Gears Manual Gearbox1332cc Normal20182025Mellors Elliott Motorsport modified Mitsubishi 4B11T 2.0 reduced to 1600cc South KoreaHyundaii20 N Rally2FIA - A5784i20 / Kappa 1.4L - 6 Gears - Auto Transmission202120281600cc Turboi20 R5FIA - A5766i20 1.0 T-GDI997.7cc Turbo201620271600cc TurboMitsubishiMirage R5FIA - noneBuilt by Ralliart Sweden unsupported by MitsubishiApproved for use in APRCDebuted 2014Ralliart modified Mitsubishi 4B11T 2.0 reduced to 1620cc 280 bhpToyotaEtios R5FIA - noneBuilt by Toyota Gazoo Racing ParaguayApproved for use in CODASURDebuted 2016Unknown Source: FIA Homologation Lists 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 2025 2026
See also Rally Pyramid Groups Rally Group R Rally1 Rally3 Rally4 Rally5
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