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  1. Metalman

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    #2 Metalman, Sep 30, 2010
    Interesting design on the rear wing. I wonder how effective the nacelle shape is?
     
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    #3 Justa Jim, Sep 30, 2010
    I'm guesing the thing on the roof routes air to the wing and I like the front splitter.

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    #4 Nathan, Sep 30, 2010
    The thing on the roof probably is a source of fresh air for the driver/navigator. I'm guessing that a flap opens to direct air into the vehicle. When close it just flows through, hence the opening at the back of the roof scoop.
     
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    #5 Justa Jim, Sep 30, 2010


    Better guess. :D

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  5. Metalman

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    #6 Metalman, Sep 30, 2010
    Hey Rally.......
    That dry sump, might get you 5 more inches of drop on you cubbie.:D
     
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    #7 PGT, Sep 30, 2010
    yep, roof vent
     
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    #8 Nathan, Sep 30, 2010
    Looks like a fun place to have to go to work.

    [​IMG]
     
  8. Justa Jim

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    #9 Justa Jim, Sep 30, 2010
    I just noticed the speedo is not in the middle. What's up with that? :D

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    #10 Nathan, Sep 30, 2010
    Race cars don't have speedometers. I'm sure there is a speed readout in the display there as there are limits that have to be adhered to during transit stages.
     
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    #11 phydeaux, Sep 30, 2010
    I'm also curious about the rear wing shape. It seems like the bottom element is not designed for downforce, but more to direct the majority of the air back. Does this maybe also increase the effectiveness of the upper element, by compressing the air to an extent?
     
  11. Metalman

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    #12 Metalman, Sep 30, 2010
    ...MINI has just released the first real photos and full specifications of the WRC Countryman...

    The only real one is the one Nathan posted... I think?
    Aren't all the rest PS?
     
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    #13 ScottinBend, Sep 30, 2010
    Yep.....most are just renderings. I am waiting for the real pics too.
     
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    #14 Nathan, Sep 30, 2010
    These pics came directly from the BMW Corp Press site.
     
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    #15 ScottinBend, Sep 30, 2010
    I have no doubt they are the "official" renderings, but they are still renderings. Still would love to see some pics from Paris.
     
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    #17 ScottinBend, Sep 30, 2010
    :Thumbsup:

    Now that's service !

    Thanks!
     
  17. Metalman

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    #18 Metalman, Sep 30, 2010
    Nice find on the pic's Nathan.
     
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    #19 Justa Jim, Sep 30, 2010
    Very nice indeed. In those pictures the speedo looks like it is actually in the center with the tach in front of the driver. I like that car.

    Jim
     
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    #20 BlimeyCabrio, Sep 30, 2010
    WANT.

    WANT!!!!!!!!!
     
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    #21 Justa Jim, Oct 1, 2010
    The LEO's on the Dragon would not have to pull you over Paul, just go to the Lodge and wait for you to come back, as that car would not exactly blend in with all the others. :lol:

    Jim