The GT86 CS-R3 has successfully become the first new rear-wheel-drive rally car to be granted FIA homologation in the 21st century, Toyota announced on Friday. After an extended development, prolonged by the challenge of being the first rear-wheel-drive in the previously-exclusive front-wheel-drive R3 category, the car is now eligible to compete in any rally which runs to FIA regulations, including the World Rally Championship. It is intended for private customers, “delivering a competitive R3 car which combines the racy good looks of the road-going GT86 with spectacular rally performance”. Nico Ehlert, principal engineer customer motorsport, said: “Finalising the homologation of the...
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