Visitors to the 2010 Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris (FR) anticipate to a special treat: The new MINI WRC, which will contest the FIA World Rally Championship from 2011, can receive its world premiere at this international motor show. in addition, Kris Meeke (GB) has been confirmed as one of the drivers who will contest the championship with this innovative rally car.
The MINI WRC, powered by a 1.6-litre, four-cylinder Di turbo-charged engine, recently received a baptism of fire, acquitting itself well throughout initial testing at Prodrive's rally track. the corporate commenced development of the vehicle in 2009, an idea of the MINI WRC will be displayed in Paris. "The Paris Motor Show is the excellent stage, on that to launch our MINI WRC," says Ian Robertson, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, liable for Sales and promoting.
The MINI WRC, powered by a 1.6-litre, four-cylinder Di turbo-charged engine, recently received a baptism of fire, acquitting itself well throughout initial testing at Prodrive's rally track. the corporate commenced development of the vehicle in 2009, an idea of the MINI WRC will be displayed in Paris. "The Paris Motor Show is the excellent stage, on that to launch our MINI WRC," says Ian Robertson, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, liable for Sales and promoting.
