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