racing on the age of the WR car

Step into the first decade of the WR Car era (1997–2006)—a transformative period in the World Rally Championship that followed the iconic Group A and Group B generations. This special edition of Racing On explores the rise of World Rally Cars (WR Cars), a new category that brought unprecedented design freedom and technological advancement to rallying.

With the dominance of Japanese manufacturers during the Group A era, the shift to WR Cars marked a new chapter. Subaru, Mitsubishi, Toyota, and Ford initially led the charge, with standout machines like the Impreza WRC, Lancer Evolution, and Corolla WRC. The competition intensified with Peugeot’s bold entry via the 206 WRC, bringing refined engineering and performance to the forefront.