Monday, 7 April 2014

WRC Car Profiles PartV: MINI JOHN COOPER




The product of a short-lived association between BMW and British-based preparation firm Prodrive in 2011 and 2012, the Mini John Cooper Works WRC is still rallied by privateers. Proved capable of winning stages in 2012, and got quicker in 2013 when Prodrive squeezed another 8hp from the engine.
 

 
Engine type
In-line four cylinder, 1.6 litre, turbocharged
Bore/stroke
Power (max)
Torque (max)
Transmission type
Four-wheel drive
Gearbox
Sequential shift, six forward gears and one reverse
Differentials
Mechanical front and rear
Clutch
Suspension
MacPherson struts with adjustable dampers
Steering
Power-assisted rack and pinion
Brakes
Ventilated discs and four-piston calipers all round.
Disc diameter 300mm on gravel, 355mm (front only) on tarmac
Wheels
8 x 18 inch for tarmac, 7 x 15 inch for gravel
Length
4.110 mm
Width
1.820 mm
Wheel base
Weight
FIA regulation 1,200 kg minimum (1,360 kg with driver and co-driver)
 


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