Here are a couple of videos of the new Mini Countryman. It has the same 1.6 turbo motor as the WTCC BMW 320tc and the Citroen rally cars. But I do not know if the Citroens motors come from BMW or not.
Here are a couple of videos of the new Mini Countryman. It has the same 1.6 turbo motor as the WTCC BMW 320tc and the Citroen rally cars. But I do not know if the Citroens motors come from BMW or not.
They'll never best my Ford boys, but I wish them well. Its nice to have more manufacturers interested in the WRC. Wonder why they used the Countryman rather than the regular MINI. The Countryman seems a little big.
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Because they are driving in the country, man. (had to say that)Originally Posted by xorpheous
It is just ungainly, that is for sure, like the 6R4 was - brother.
it is may
The Countryman is the only MINI with AWD...
Took this At Goodwood Festival of Speed
http://youtu.be/HNMrcAZ3-qs
Latest MINI WRC Tests...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar0TD...layer_embedded
Last edited by flatlander_48; 07-21-2011 at 04:26 AM.
I was curious as to how the dimensions sorted out and finally got around to checking. Note that where the WRC car dimensions were not readily available, I substituted production car dimensions.
MINI JCW WRC
Length: 161.8"
Width: 71.7"
Height: 61.5" - stock
Wheelbase: 102.2" - stock
Citroen DS3 WRC
Length: 155.4"
Width: 71.7"
Height: 57.4" - stock
Wheelbase: 96.9"
Ford Fiesta RS WRC
Length: 156"
Width: 72"
Height: 58" - stock
Wheelbase: 98"
So, the wheelbases fall within about 5" and the overall length within about 6". That may not be enough to even be noticeable. While the Countryman looks bigger, it really isn't that much different...
You will like this then.
Those Mini's are quite something to watch, and kudos to Sordo's 2nd place at Monte Carlo. Hoping for a win from these boys.
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Well, that was fun while it lasted. :S Looks like the Prodrive MINIs will still be on the stages, but BMW has withdrawn factory support for the effort. Unfortunate, that, but with all the promotional issues (what a total steaming pile that is) I can't really blame them.
From the BMW press release...
This long-term homologation ensures that the MINI John Cooper Works WRC can be used in the premier league of rallying, and other series in accordance with FIA regulations, up to and including 2018. The cooperation with Prodrive will be put on a new basis. Prodrive remains responsible for the construction and support of MINI John Cooper Works WRC customer vehicles, and will continue to work with the BMW Group on the further development of the car. The WRC Team, run by Prodrive, will from now on start as a works-supported private team.
As I gather, the differences between ProDrive and BMW are rooted in money. Familiar theme...
Yeah, Prodrive will continue the program and BMW will provide some support here and there, but the financial onus for the programs success and survival is place squarely on Prodrive. True that Ford's relationship with M-Sport isn't quite like a true works team such as Citroen's, either, but at least Ford is intimately and financially involved in development of the WRC Fiesta.
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