Working with Prodrive, the Mini has officially returned to the World Rally Championship, after decades of work after a break. The Countryman WRC, which made its world debut in Paris today, the Mini is ready to compete in the 2011 season to drive a car Kris Meeke.
Unfortunately, the AWD Mini Countryman-based rally car to participate in only six of the thirteen events in 2011 Prodrive founder David Richards called "preparatory year", do not worry, the entire 2012 season Retro Racer refers to the title .
Under the hood is a BMW Motorsport-tuned 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that uses direct injection and meets all FIA S2000 regulations (which means that the WRC is just the first of its many uses). It is also connected to an Xtrac 6-speed sequential. What we know is that Mini says the car has undergone a "baptism of fire" by the Prodrive rally track and have a roll cage Prodrive developed.
BMW Ian Robertson said:
"The Paris Motor Show is the perfect stage on which to start the MINI WRC. In response to our view that the returns to the world of MINI rally next year has been very positive. FIA World Rally Championship is the manifestation of Pinnacle, which makes the ideal platform to demonstrate the competitive spirit of our brand. The development of the car is running on time and prepared for the World Championship are in full swing. MINI Countryman production model provided the ideal base to a competitor's new championship. "
By Phil Alex
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Mini Countryman Presents In Preparation For The 2011 Season S2000 WRC Rally
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