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Toyota Yaris R1A: A Rally Car Low Cost

Toyota Yaris R1A: A rally car 'low cost'. The firm Toyota has made public its intention to return to rallying competitions, and for this reason, we have presented a new design in a series of images over the network. Toyota Yaris is the R1A, and plans to 'debut' at WRC, in August, because it meets the new FIA regulations for class R1A. The rally kit urban low cost includes: exhaust, catalyst, sports suspension, among many other sections of active safety. In addition, TMG is prepared by nothing but his work and is worth 20,000 euros, you've to add your own Yaris and labor of these engineers. A rally car for 'low cost'? A Yaris R1A ...

Toyota R1A TMG
The division of Toyota Motor sport has announced not only a return to rally racing, but has also launched its new creation: the Yaris R1A, through a series of images posted on the official website of the Japanese firm, which does not stop, because for days we were lucky to see the new trim levels of the Yaris.

Thus, the TMG and Toyota Motor sport GmbH in Germany, plans to launch its small car runs in the ninth edition of the WRC, scheduled for 24-26 August.

Obviously, there will be an active part in the competition, but the model will be used as 'zero car' to do several laps on the track. The Yaris R1A meets the new FIA regulations R1A class, which includes only cars with engine capacity exceeding 1.4 liters. Furthermore, slight changes and improvements adopts compared to the corresponding versions of the series.

Racing and safety kit
as for the Toyota racing kit consists mainly of exhaust and catalyst of racing, the sport suspension setting. And of course, to race in rallies incorporates not only improved performance but also safety.

The R1A presents a roller cage to stiffen the structure, in addition to protecting the fuel tank and the supply lines. On board also installed a couple of fire extinguishers and sports seats high containment.

To ensure quick engine in emergency situations, there has also a dedicated switch. With these advanced features, Yaris will be the first car that passed in the R1A class with the opportunity to compete locally, nationally and even internationally.

Of course, although the Yaris R1A represents a major change to the world of rallying for the Japanese car is very different from the glorious past of the mark in the WRC, such as Mini Countryman WRC.

Price of the kit
meanwhile, a crucial aspect is the improvement in quality and price, but do not forget the excitement and performance in driving on mountain slopes.

However, the official list of preparation kit developed by TMG, according to some rumors should be around 22,500 euros, to which are added Toyota Yaris costs and labor required of engineers.

For now, know the official price. When more information comes out of this 'low cost', you will have the 'gory'. Meanwhile discovers Yaris Rally...