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25 Apr 2011, 15:20 (Ref:2869580) | #11 | |
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Hello all,
I've been reading this thread with interest and would just like to add my 2-pence worth... The comparison to the R8C is reasonably valid - certainly in terms of development before competitive racing. However, the task that AMR is facing is a bit larger. RTN were given the engine/gearbox/rear suspension directly from the R8R project (which was pretty well developed by that point anyway) and asked to come up with a coupe in very little time - this they did but unfortunately it ended in tears; the flying door in pre-q is well documented and the manual gearbox (they didn't have time to implement the semi-auto as seen in the R8R) effectively ended their race at Le Mans. AMR have embarked on a massive project, not the "plug and play" option taken by many others currently on the grid (Audi and Pug excepted), and I for one take my hat off to that. A new chassis is a challenge - an new engine as well is an even bigger challenge. .... and lest anyone forgets... the R8C was the first stepping stone to the EXP Speed 8 and eventually the victorious Speed 8 (albeight without any factory Audi entries that year ) Give them time, it'll come good... |
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