I think Henning would be the perfect man for endurance testing... all the things tend to fell in pieces on his hands :-PQuote:
Originally Posted by 'Mirek Fric [Cze
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I think Henning would be the perfect man for endurance testing... all the things tend to fell in pieces on his hands :-PQuote:
Originally Posted by 'Mirek Fric [Cze
Endurance testing is good for him. he likes to use the ditch more than the road, including the rocks and anything else. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by bluuford
And the style is very aggressive, fast in the corner, balls out... but then the problem when you do that is you are often slow out of the corner (too much sideways) and the speed will be less all the way until next corner.
If a part will hold on his car then you can give it to anyone. :cool:
P-G Andersson has recently been (this week) testing the prototype version of the Ford Fiesta RS WRC.
http://www.rallybuzz.com/andersson-develops-fiestawrc/
http://www.maxrally.com/news/entry/a...loser_to_ford/
http://www.rally-mania.cz/img_news/b...33f82f2e5a.jpg
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/84906
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Andersson backs 2011 WRC package
By David Evans Thursday, July 1st 2010, 09:57 GMT
P-G Andersson believes the next generation of World Rally Championship machinery will delight fans, after testing Ford's 2011 Fiesta RS WRC in Cumbria last week. There had been concerns that the switch from a two-litre to 1600cc engines might lessen the spectacle at the sport's highest level - with that worry echoed following the World Motor Sport Council's decision to ban the use of paddle-shift gearchanges in the next generation of World Rally Cars.
But Andersson is convinced there is nothing to fear from 2011.
"Okay, you have to move you arm a bit further to change the gear," said Andersson, "but it's not a problem. As a driver, the paddle-shift is easier, you just flick it, whereas without the hydraulics pulling the gearstick requires a bit more effort, but once you're in third gear and above you don't really notice."
Andersson completed some initial running in the Fiesta, which was fitted with the detuned engine from the current Focus in an effort to replicate the power output of next year's 1.6-turbo engine which is still being developed, at Kirkbride Airfield in Cumbria.
"The Fiesta was fantastic to drive, really good fun," said Andersson. "There's no doubt that the rally fans are going to enjoy this car next year. Of course, the engine is a little bit different for next year, but the action in the stages will be just the same - it will be fantastic car, especially for the forest."
As well as the decision to outlaw the use of paddle shifts, last week's World Motor Sport Council meeting also confirmed a 13-round calendar for next season and a return to competition among tyre manufacturers - with Pirelli's position as sole supplier to the WRC drawing to a close at the end of this season.
From next week's Rally Bulgaria, co-drivers' names will also return to the rear windows of cars competing in the WRC.
Test driving the prototype... http://www.fotosralis.online.pt/testeswrcford10/
Fiseta WRC? When and where was this tests? Who was a test-pilot?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobcat
In the final pic the driver's helmet looks like Mikko's 2008 helmet... Not sure though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Xsara Fan
Gerard Quinn on twitter, said the test took place in GB Forest in Cumbria.. with PG Andersson and Matthew Wilson ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Xsara Fan
Is that already with 1.6T?
http://www.motorsportforums.com/foru...&postcount=996Quote:
Originally Posted by HaCo
Ok. But why are people so sure that this photos was made at this tests? Was 'Diego Menichetti' one and only photographer who was at this tests? If not why there are no any other photos? For the moment I saw only Fiesta S2000 test-car at this photos...Quote:
Originally Posted by jbmarcus21
Thanks, but it`s the same photos from the same source. But text from another source :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobcat
This is the S2000. On the photos from rallybuzz, the radiator is diferent.
But the plate PX 58 AXF is from an S2000 (Maurin - Monte Carlo and Mikkelsen - Sweden)
http://www.s2000rally.com/car-detail.php?car=234
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Ft7TgGoxwa...sta+S2000a.jpg
isnt this MR. Solowow car?
Think the article in Rallybuzz is wrong saying that they used the 1.6T, I believe the engine was a detuned Focus engine, same as Citroen sport have done.
Yes, this is Solowow car.Quote:
Originally Posted by rallyfan+
It was just to compare to the other photos.
I think that the 1.600 engine only be ready in August for the first testQuote:
Originally Posted by noel157
According to Gerard Quinn (Ford's Senior Manager) the 1.6L Turbo engine already "rocks".
So the pics and the test were in fact real.
http://twitter.com/WRCgerardquinn .
That's why I asked... :)
Do you have any more doubts?!Quote:
Originally Posted by HaCo
http://4gifs.com/gallery/d/162692-1/Bert_snaps.gif? .
No, but when I posed the question I still had doubts :)
Have to say I think it looks good... still curious how the new engines will sound though.
Photo from PG Andersson`s blog - '1.6L Ford Fiesta WRC. Tarmac test session'.
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/8097/46481825.jpg
On gravel tyres?Quote:
Originally Posted by Xsara Fan
For mixed surface stages, don't you know that?
Hmm, do You actually believe they are testing for something like Cyprus 09 during current development tests? This combination of tarmac setup and gravel tyres hasn't been used in any other WRC event in last decade.
Anyway more interesting is that the car was already tested with FIA controlled turbocharger and that according to Mr. Wilson it used same transmission as current S2000 without reliability problems.
Hey, chill out! In 2010, gravel with some asphalt: Rally of Turkey, Rally New Zealand etc..
Yes, of course, but in none of them they used tarmac suspension together with gravel tyres which is on the photo. Such combination was used only on Cyprus last year.
Such combination is in fact useless and no-one would choose to use it if he had other choice. In Cyprus they had no choice - regulations said they had to use gravel tyres for complete tarmac leg. It's completely different situation than few kilometers on tarmac in let's say 95% gravel leg like in Turkey or New Zealand.
Anyway, I just said I found it strange combination for development testing. Nothing more. Don't search for something else in my statement ;) Maybe they have some special reason for doing that and I would welcome explanation but I really don't believe it's some Cyprus-like issue.
Mirec!Quote:
Originally Posted by 'Mirek Fric [Cze
Your answer is objective and correct as always.
That´s why you are high respected on this forum. :)
is starts to be a little of topic I'm afraid, but this years catalunya rally will be interesting regarding tarmac/gravel setups and tires on different surfaces as stages will be very mixed
The tarmac suspension in the photo,.. oh boy, what if you're wrong? http://pgandersson.blogspot.com/Quote:
Originally Posted by 'Mirek Fric [Cze
Ups, I'm really sorry. For some reason I was thinking all the time that the Fiesta is on jack on the photo but it isn't. Once more sorry for useless argument.
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Originally Posted by Rallyper
When in doubt see what Mirek is saying! :D
That’s quite surprising because by this brochure http://www.xtrac.com/pdfs/532%20SUPE...%20GEARBOX.pdfQuote:
Originally Posted by 'Mirek Fric [Cze
the S2000 Xtrac gearbox can cope with “only” 250 Nm input torque from the engine. Maybe the safety margin is large enough. :confused:
well, I still hold on to my comment about Mirec.... :oQuote:
Originally Posted by Mise
Why wouldn't you. I ment the same thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
He knows what hes talking.
Firstly, the prototype Fiesta in the photo has a gravel suspension.Quote:
Originally Posted by 'Mirek Fric [Cze
Secondly, look at it right in the future before making yourself omniscient, expert from Skoda.
That’s not the way to answer someone who admits he made a mistake. Bobcat, maybe you as a newcomer on this forum is a little bit arrogant.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobcat
+1@ΟldF