nick_sri
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Registered: 5th May 09
Location: Crewe , Cheshire
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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
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Ingham
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Registered: 9th May 08
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I'll have 4.
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chris_uk
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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?
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noshua
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[Edited on 07-04-2011 by noshua]
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adiohead
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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?
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chris_uk
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yea but i still cant see it,
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N3CRO
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Location: Sandy, Bedfordshire
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I'd have one, just for a laugh.
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antnee
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Registered: 30th Dec 07
Location: Cov Drives: Clio 197
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If I ever win the lottery or make mega money, I want a WRC car in tarmac spec to nip to the shops in.
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nick_sri
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Registered: 5th May 09
Location: Crewe , Cheshire
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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]
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Matt L
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im sorry four hundred thousand english pounds for a mini sod that.
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sc0ott
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Plus another 3 billion on top for insurance and tax.
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adiohead
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Countryman
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nick_sri
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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
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SamCorsaB
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Registered: 2nd Nov 09
Location: Ilkley, West Yorkshire
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My mate went to prodrive yesterday and had a go in it said it was pritty nippy lol
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3CorsaMeal
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Is it faster than matts one?
[Edited on 07-04-2011 by 3CorsaMeal]
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Ronson
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quote: Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
Is it faster than matts one?
[Edited on 07-04-2011 by 3CorsaMeal]
No.
Who's Matt?
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3CorsaMeal
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mwg, with the red roof
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mwg
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Registered: 19th Feb 04
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Lack of a red roof disappoints me.
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Steve
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Registered: 30th Mar 02
Location: Worcestershire Drives: Defender
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looks garbage
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Mieran
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Registered: 28th Jan 08
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
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quote: Originally posted by adiohead
Countryman
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Robin
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Registered: 7th Jan 04
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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?
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SamCorsaB
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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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