Project Rally One: A New Era in World Rally ChampionshipThe World Rally Championship is abuzz with the news of a new constructor, Project Rally One, set to debut in 2027. Led by experienced engineer Lionel Hansen and former FIA rally director Yves Matton, this tuner-led project is designing a car for the new technical regulations. This marks a significant moment as its the first time a tuner-led project will officially compete under these new rules.Project Rally One is collaborating with Prospeed to build a WRC 2027 specification car, joining Toyota as the only other known manufacturer working on a car for this new era. The FIAs new technical framework aims to be more affordable and flexible, attracting more manufacturers and teams to the sport.The new cars will have a cost cap of €345,000, produce around 300 horsepower, and feature a space frame chassis. Project Rally One has already made significant progress, with the chassis design and build completed. Prototype assembly is underway, and extensive testing is planned before homologation.The first shakedown for Project Rally Ones car is scheduled for the spring of 2026, marking a new chapter in the World Rally Championship.

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