Prodrive Mini WRC

I still can't understand the reason of this weird livery....

At least they could film the car on a forest stage or on a proper tarmac one.

I must admit, the teaser video wasn't the best, hopefuly the car will be a lot more competitive than the video suggests!

http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/6501/p90072267.jpg

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/3315/p90072268.jpg

Yay! Another Red car in the WRC!!!

:|

NOT

Here are also photos from presentation in Monte Carlo - http://www.autosport.cz/clanek.php?cl=11691

Is this the S2000 1.6 Turbo?
The rear wing it´s smaller

Yes this is S2000 1.6 version.

I know the appearance isn't the performance but it looks like a family car rather than a rally car.

The red livery is the only good looking thing in that car. I still hope it will be a good car...... (please... god or whoever is in charge of miracles now)

Yes, the car is not the most handsome of vehicles but forget about that. Forget what Gronholm allegedly said, the car and the team will be a success in WRC. It'll take time certainly and there is a lot of work ahead for the drivers and engineers. Contrary to what some have said in earlier posts BMW are putting money into the project and quite a large amount too. This is not a Suzuki (where the team couldn't afford to test on a regular basis) or a Seat or a Nissan or a Mazda adventure.

Video from the Monte Carlo launch: http://www.wrc.com/video/browse-all/...arlo/?vid=1974

A few short videos (not the best but...) from the latest test near Malaga in Spain. This is the 2nd last test before engine homologation. The last test will be in France later this month:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIsf83TLP9E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhoedOzbOT4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DjxP_tFqPI