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nick_sri

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7th Apr 11 at 15:48

5th may for rally sardinia.

0-60mph in just 2.7 seconds

Prodrive, which runs the rally team for BMW, sells the car and an aftercare package - with prices beginning around £400,000.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-12996778

Ingham

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7th Apr 11 at 15:54

I'll have 4.

chris_uk

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7th Apr 11 at 16:01

how can that do 0-60 in 2.7 seconds when it has the same power as the atom but weighs over 2 times more...

surely gearing cant be the reason can it?

noshua

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7th Apr 11 at 16:02

[Edited on 07-04-2011 by noshua]

adiohead

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7th Apr 11 at 16:03

quote:
Originally posted by chris_uk
how can that do 0-60 in 2.7 seconds when it has the same power as the atom but weighs over 2 times more...

surely gearing cant be the reason can it?

4wd?

chris_uk

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7th Apr 11 at 16:50

yea but i still cant see it,

N3CRO

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7th Apr 11 at 16:57

I'd have one, just for a laugh.

antnee

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Registered: 30th Dec 07
Location: Cov Drives: Clio 197
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7th Apr 11 at 17:03

If I ever win the lottery or make mega money, I want a WRC car in tarmac spec to nip to the shops in.

nick_sri

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7th Apr 11 at 17:32

MINI WRC: Technical specifications.

Dimensions: Length: 4,110 mm, Width: 1,820 mm, Weight: 1,200 kg (FIA minimum weight)

Engine: 1,600 cc, four-cylinder direct injection petrol engine, Garrett turbocharger – maximum boost 2.5 bar

, Dry sump

Transmission: Permanent four wheel drive, Gearbox: Xtrac 6-speed sequential, AP Racing sintered twin plate clutch, Plated limited slip (front and rear axle)

Steering: Hydraulic power assisted

Chassis: MINI Countryman bodyshell with Prodrive roll cage exceeding FIA regulations

Suspension: Prodrive Öhlins Macpherson strut, 3 way adjustable damper (front and rear axle)

Wheels/Tires: ATS wheels and Michelin tires, Gravel: 15” diameter, Tarmac: 18” diameter

Brakes: AP Racing – Gravel: four piston, 300 mm (front and rear axle), Tarmac: four piston, 355 mm (front and rear axle), Castrol brake fluid (SFX)

Lubricants and coolants: Castrol

Seats: Sparco race seats and safety belt system

[Edited on 07-04-2011 by nick_sri]

Matt L

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7th Apr 11 at 18:50

im sorry four hundred thousand english pounds for a mini

sod that.

sc0ott

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7th Apr 11 at 18:52

Plus another 3 billion on top for insurance and tax.

adiohead

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7th Apr 11 at 19:44

Countryman

nick_sri

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7th Apr 11 at 20:14

quote:
Originally posted by Matt L
im sorry four hundred thousand english pounds for a mini sod that.

yeh it looks like a mini , thats about it

SamCorsaB

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7th Apr 11 at 22:04

My mate went to prodrive yesterday and had a go in it

said it was pritty nippy lol

3CorsaMeal

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7th Apr 11 at 22:25

Is it faster than matts one?

[Edited on 07-04-2011 by 3CorsaMeal]

Ronson

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7th Apr 11 at 22:51

quote:
Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
Is it faster than matts one?

[Edited on 07-04-2011 by 3CorsaMeal]

No.

Who's Matt?

3CorsaMeal

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8th Apr 11 at 09:00

mwg, with the red roof

mwg

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8th Apr 11 at 10:12

Lack of a red roof disappoints me.

Steve

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8th Apr 11 at 10:15

looks garbage

Mieran

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8th Apr 11 at 10:58

quote:
Originally posted by adiohead
Countryman

Robin

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8th Apr 11 at 15:24

quote:
Originally posted by SamCorsaB
My mate went to prodrive yesterday and had a go in it said it was pritty nippy lol

Is your mate Joe Public or someone in the motorsport game?

SamCorsaB

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8th Apr 11 at 15:56

quote:
Originally posted by Robin

quote:
Originally posted by SamCorsaB
My mate went to prodrive yesterday and had a go in it said it was pritty nippy lol

Is your mate Joe Public or someone in the motorsport game?

Called Joe shrimpton Www.Joeshrimptonmotorsport.co.uk

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