Ok so why did they put it that money in the first place. I wouldn't say its totally looser-unlike to invest in something and then change your mind ang go another way...Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
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Ok so why did they put it that money in the first place. I wouldn't say its totally looser-unlike to invest in something and then change your mind ang go another way...Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
I don't think BMW did put spend money extra for WRC. the 1.6 turbo engine is also used in WTCC, maybe some different engine mapping, but most enginering was useful research. the rest of the car and program and budget had to come from Prodrive.
It look like without any mini/bmw invlovement, the JCW cars have no reason to be in the WRC. They will not be allowed to score manufacturer points. How does that add value to WRC or the car company?
It helps Prodrive making some money with the rent and maintenance of the cars.Quote:
Originally Posted by Plan9
Well at least now they will have some company at the bottom with Malcolm. I am so disappointed in MINI and Dave about this. I can't believe this has been cocked up so badly. Who would invest in this project now? All the good work of Meeke, Sordo and Wilcock down the ****ter...
what is the relationship btw Prodrive and MI ?
I saw that Muller was in Prodrive team ... but the car he drove in France was used by MI in the beginning of the season ... and now Atko is using a car drove by Sordo at the begining of the year :/
What are the strong sides of the Mini?
What areas do they need to improve before 13, to get closer to the top?
Sordo summed it up very shortly. " car is just perfect we just need 15 (or was it 50) more horsepowers..
Hmmm ..... and the engine is the BMW developed part.........Quote:
Originally Posted by bluuford
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I thought all WRC cars are limited to 300bhp. Did BMW gave so weak engine, hard to believe really.Quote:
Originally Posted by bluuford