Quote Originally Posted by Mirek View Post
In my opinion the 3D is still better basis in principle as the door weight more than the bodyshell covering the same area. Also the door thanks to it's weight rise the center of gravity and the inertia of the car. I know we speak about very small differences but that's what motorsport was always about. I guess the decision to use 5D was driven by marketing but maybe there's some other reason.
From what's been started by Nandan himself it was due to the homologation schedule and deadline; they just didn't have the time to wait for the 3-door Coupe considering the time needed for testing and submission to the FIA/WRC motorsport authorities.

But now that the 3-door has been out for a year, I would hope they switch over since they still have time before the homologation deadline passes and begin testing with the Coupe hatchback for the 2017 year.

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