What are the outstanding characteristics of the MINI Countryman, on which the MINI WRC is based?
Robertson: “The MINI Countryman is a car, the type of which there has never been before in the history of MINI. As a crossover it combines the classic MINI concept with the characteristics of a Sports Activity Vehicle – in a MINI that is at home far beyond the boundaries of the urban environment. It is the first MINI with four-wheel drive, which makes it predestined for the World Rally Championship. With its four doors and four seats it fits the motto: MINI on the outside, maxi on the inside. Because it is a true MINI, the Countryman is particularly low on fuel and emissions.” What will MINI’s involvement in the Rally World Championship cost? Robertson: “The costs of developing a car and running it in the World Rally Championship have fallen significantly since the introduction of the new FIA Super2000 regulations. We assume the costs will be about 25 percent lower than would have been the case in previous years. This was a huge influence on our decision to become involved. The 1.6-lit
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