Toyota Unveils Hydrogen-Powered GR Yaris Rally2 H2 Concept at Rally Finland
Key Ideas
  • Toyota introduces the GR Yaris Rally2 H2 Concept, a hydrogen-powered rally car based on the Rally2 racer, emphasizing near-zero emissions and ICE-like sounds.
  • The concept, built to meet WRC Rally2 class regulations, features a unique livery, vented rear panels, and a modified turbocharged 1.6-liter three-cylinder engine running on liquid hydrogen.
  • The GR Yaris Rally2 H2 Concept will debut at Rally Finland with Juha Kankkunen behind the wheel, showcasing Toyota's commitment to exploring hydrogen as a viable option in motorsport.
  • Toyota's efforts extend beyond just fuel cell powertrains, with ongoing research on liquid hydrogen combustion engines in various vehicles and motorsport platforms.
Toyota unveiled the GR Yaris Rally2 H2 Concept, a hydrogen-powered rally car, during Rally Finland's opening events. The car is based on the gas-powered GR Yaris Rally2 and runs on liquid hydrogen fuel, offering near-zero emissions while retaining the traditional sounds of an internal combustion engine (ICE). The development of the hydrogen-powered rally car took place in Toyota's TGR-WRT headquarters in Jyväskylä, Finland, with testing conducted on both gravel and tarmac. The car, designed to comply with WRC Rally2 class regulations, shares similarities with its gas-powered counterpart in chassis and bodykit. The use of liquid hydrogen as fuel allows for a cleaner alternative in motorsport while providing an experience familiar to rally enthusiasts. The GR Yaris Rally2 H2 Concept is set to debut at Rally Finland with Juha Kankkunen driving, showcasing Toyota's commitment to exploring hydrogen as a future option in motorsport. Toyota's innovation extends to other vehicles, with research on hydrogen combustion engines in different platforms, including the GR Corolla and the experimental GR Yaris H2 Concept. Toyota's endeavors in hydrogen technology go beyond fuel cell powertrains, with prototypes like the Mirai FCEV, the Tundra with a hydrogen-fueled V6 engine, and the GR LH2 Racing Concept, which combines a hydrogen engine with a hybrid setup. The company aims to demonstrate the potential of hydrogen as a viable and eco-friendly option in the automotive industry.
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