Snow Devil

2019 Toyota C-HR

R810

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Story

Snow Devil takes the 2019 Toyota C-HR and treats it like a winter stage tool, not a styling exercise. The track is pushed out a full 310mm per side front and rear, landing at 1885mm front and 1890mm rear—wide enough to plant studded rubber without tipping the balance into cartoon. The arches are tall and aggressively radiused for full compression on rutted ice, with hard points built into the flare structure for quick-fit chain hardware when the surface goes from polished to chewed-up.

Cooling and survivability get the same no-nonsense treatment: vented side pods feed a front-mounted radiator and intercooler that are sized for low-speed snow work as much as high-speed rallycross laps. A brushed aluminum hood with ice-shedding ridges and functional ducting keeps airflow predictable in wet snow, while the raised 230mm ride height and sealed underbody details focus on clearing drifts without packing slush into the car’s critical systems.

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Platform

2019 Toyota C-HR

Powertrain concept

Supercharged 2.0L inline-four tuned to 280hp for cold-density consistency and broad torque
Charge-air cooling sized for repeated low-speed pulls and short-course heat soak cycles
Cold-start and crankcase ventilation strategy designed for sub-zero operation
Exhaust routing and heat management aimed at preventing snow melt-refreeze around the rear

Aero package

Functional hood scoop/duct package feeding intake and heat exchangers
Vented side pods for radiator/intercooler airflow management at low speeds
Front splitter/bumper lip designed for snow deflection and stable front pressure
Rear wing with squared, blade-like end treatment for wake control in snowfall
Flat undertray sections with targeted venting to reduce slush packing

Chassis & stance

2019 Toyota C-HR

Wheels & tires

18x9.5 OZ Racing Ultraleggera forged wheels
Nokian Hakkapeliitta studded winter tires sized for tall sidewall compliance
Stud pattern optimized for ice rallycross (traction under braking and rotation on throttle)
High-clearance brake package with snow shields and corrosion-focused hardware

Fabrication notes

Widebody mounted to reinforced inner structure with serviceable fasteners for quick panel swaps
Chain hard points tied into the flare subframe, not just the outer skin
Side pod ducting built with drain paths and mesh selection to resist ice blockage
Hood formed in brushed aluminum with bead-rolled ridges for stiffness and snow shedding
Rear tailgate panel built as a sealed composite/aluminum hybrid with integrated lamp pockets