Yes, BUT you can't simply wheel out the cD and say that it's as good or better. Taller cars ARE less aerodynamic.Quote:
Originally Posted by serial jeff
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Yes, BUT you can't simply wheel out the cD and say that it's as good or better. Taller cars ARE less aerodynamic.Quote:
Originally Posted by serial jeff
Everyone knows that, even me! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Daniel
I'm not saying the Countryman body is as good or better... I'm saying it's impossible to determine that without rigorous testing. A value of Cd*A can give a somewhat reasonable estimate of drag, but doesn't give any information about how much downforce is being produced. Raising the car may create more drag but it may also give the driver a better view of the road.Quote:
Originally Posted by Daniel
Basically I'm trying to say that there are too many factors to consider in a rally car to just look at the car and pronounce it a failure. You can't judge a book by its cover, or so to speak.
The cD on the WRC car will be totally different from the roadcar, so the is no reason to talk about that.. ;) hehe..
The Countryman has longer wheelbase (2,595 mm), it's also wider (1,789 mm) and has got a floorpan designet for 4wd. I think it will be a better base than the normal Mini.
Skoda? Who will join with it? VW Group?Quote:
Originally Posted by 'Mirek Fric [Cze
Nobody said they would join WRC.
There were rumours that they would though.Quote:
Originally Posted by 'Mirek Fric [Cze
http://www.motorsportforums.com/foru...d.php?t=136162
so what whith Fabia ? Who are working on this car ?Quote:
Originally Posted by 'Mirek Fric [Cze
New 1.6T WRC cars will be allowed in every FIA championship. I understand that in the moment main reason for development of that car is big future market.
I'm also almost sure that the car will be ready only in the second half of the season.