The 2021 Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC (V1) was the final evolution of Hyundai Motorsport's World Rally Car before the FIA introduced the new Rally1 hybrid regulations in 2022. It represented the peak development of the i20 Coupe WRC platform, which competed from 2017 to 2021.

Specifications

SpecificationDetailsCategoryWorld Rally Car (WRC)ConstructorHyundai MotorsportSeason2021 FIA World Rally ChampionshipEngine1.6L turbocharged inline-4, direct injectionDisplacement1,600 ccPowerApproximately 380 hp (283 kW)Torque450 NmAir Restrictor36 mmTransmission6-speed sequential gearbox with paddle shiftDrivetrainPermanent four-wheel driveDifferentialsMechanical front/rear, electro-hydraulic centerSuspensionMacPherson struts, fully adjustableBrakesVentilated Brembo discs (370 mm tarmac / 300 mm gravel)Weight1,190 kg (FIA minimum)Length4,100 mmWidth1,875 mmWheelbase2,570 mm

Performance

• Power: ~380 hp
  
• 0–100 km/h: Under 4 seconds on loose surfaces (varies by stage and surface)
  
• Top speed: Approximately 200 km/h, depending on rally gearing
  
• Drive: Permanent AWD for maximum traction on gravel, snow, mud, and asphalt.

2021 Driver Line-up

Hyundai Motorsport fielded several top drivers during the season:

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  Thierry Neuville
  
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  Ott Tänak
  
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  Dani Sordo
  
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  Craig Breen
  
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  Oliver Solberg (selected events)
  

2021 Season Highlights

• 3 rally victories
• 17 podium finishes
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  Hyundai scored its highest manufacturer points total with the i20 Coupe WRC before retiring the model at the end of the season.
  
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  The car's final World Rally Championship victory came at Rally Catalunya 2021.

Key Features

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  Aggressive aerodynamic package with a large rear wing and front splitter.
  
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  Lightweight steel chassis with composite body panels.
  
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  Advanced AWD system with active center differential.
  
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  Adjustable suspension optimized for gravel, snow, and tarmac.
  
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  Brembo braking system designed for extreme rally conditions.
  
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  FIA-compliant roll cage and OMP racing seats.

Legacy

The Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC is regarded as one of Hyundai Motorsport's most successful rally cars. Across its competitive career (2017–2021), it achieved:

• 17 WRC victories
• 62 podium finishes
• 2 Manufacturers' Championships (2019, 2020)
  

It was replaced in 2022 by the Hyundai i20 N Rally1 Hybrid, marking the beginning of the WRC hybrid era.