Thirty-one wins from 36 rallies – with a win rate of 86 per cent, the Volkswagen Polo is by far the most successful model of car in the history of the World Rally Championship.It ranks ahead of such legendary cars as the Lancia Stratos and Delta, Audi quattro, Ford Focus, Peugeot 206 and the Subaru Impreza.
Volkswagen also reached more milestones with the Polo R WRC at the recent Rally Australia. Since January 2013, 467 of a possible 668 stage wins have gone to the 318-hp four-wheel drive powerhouse. In 2013 and 2014, the Polo won 12 rallies in a row across the two seasons to set a WRC record for the longest winning run in the history of the series. The 12 victories in 2014 meant Volkswagen set the benchmark for the number of race wins in one season – a record that only Volkswagen itself can equal in 2015.
Story:Anthony Peacock
Source: Maxrally