The Legendary FIA 2 Litre World Rally Cup

🚗The FIA 2 Litre World Rally Cup was a support class for the WRC in the 1990s, featuring lower-spec kit cars.

🏆Citroen and Peugeot emerged as dominant manufacturers in the F2 class, going on to win multiple WRC championships.

🌍The rise of kit cars created a competitive environment that attracted manufacturers like Honda and Daewoo to enter rallying.

🏁Kit cars showcased their potential by defeating WRC cars on tarmac events, proving their speed and agility.

🌟Drivers like Gilles Panizzi, Harri Rovanpera, and Sebastien Loeb made their starts in the F2 class and achieved great success in the WRC.

What were kit cars in the F2 class?

—Kit cars in the F2 class were modified cars built for competition, featuring purpose-built lightweight body panels and wider tracks for improved handling.

Which manufacturers dominated the F2 class?

—Citroen and Peugeot were the most successful manufacturers in the F2 class, winning multiple championship titles and later achieving success in the WRC.

Why did the F2 class come to an end?

—The F2 class was eventually replaced by the Super 2000 and Super 1600 classes in the Production and Junior WRC, respectively, due to changes in regulations and declining participation.

How did kit cars challenge WRC cars?

—Kit cars, particularly on tarmac events, showcased their speed and agility, often outperforming the more powerful WRC cars thanks to their lighter weight and 2WD system.

Which drivers made their start in the F2 class?

—Notable drivers who started in the F2 class include Gilles Panizzi, Harri Rovanpera, and Sebastien Loeb, who all achieved tremendous success in their rallying careers.

00:03The FIA 2 Litre World Rally Cup was a support class for the WRC in the 1990s, featuring lower-spec kit cars.

09:30Drivers like Gilles Panizzi, Harri Rovanpera, and Sebastien Loeb made their starts in the F2 class and achieved great success in the WRC.

12:41The Citroen team surprised everyone by winning WRC events in the F2 class, showcasing the potential of kit cars on tarmac.

14:00Bugalski's victory at Rally Catalunya shocked the WRC community as a 2WD kit car triumphed over the 4WD WRC cars.

17:32The F2 category created an environment for manufacturers like Honda and Daewoo to enter rallying and pave their way to the WRC.