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My guess that some body parts are still missing above the wheels.
It will get better, I hope at least :)
The max width of a WRC car is 1820 mm and the countryman is 1789 so there are only 31 mm differences.
It looks like this 'Mini' package should be taken seriously. With Meekes reputation as a test and development driver the Mini could be a force to be reckoned with in the future. Also as Meeke is with the team at this early stage he can now form the team around him and truly have a car built to his liking.
I dont know how the Mini (or any one of the new cars) will turn out but having seen Ogier test the new DS3 I reckon a driver with recent experience of a Super 1600 car will find the transition easier than say someone who is used to massive torque from a current breed of WRC car, in particular a Ford Focus with its legendary torque from 1500 rpm and lazy 5 speed box.
Btw. has anyone noted how Prodrive has desinged the gear lever..? It's like a paddle shifter even though it's really a sequential "stick". Looks kinda unconventional atleast for me because there's a big resistance to push/pull the stick and you can't get a natural grip with your hand from it because it's like a paddle. I'm guessing they'll change that.
Greetings,
Armchair rally driver/co-driver/engineer Juha_Koo :s mokin:
I'm more surprised by double exhaust system...
Two exhaust pipes, like in the standard version.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
The front of the car is really hideous, and the rest plain ugly....
But another one in the bag and I wish them the best so new manufacturers feel it's worth giving it a try!
what about Paul Nagle is he with the team? doesnt look like him in passenger seat