Maybe, but there used to be a CLK 63, before it was rechristened as the E-Class coupe. And both were on the C-Class platform.

You’re right, I thought it was already competing when the Quattro was introduced.

Also from front-mid to rear-mid engine - I found a good mini-history of both car on SpeedHunters http://www.speedhunters.com/2009/07/retros…

I thought the 037 was a predecessor of the Quattro, but actually I see it debuted one year later.

97% of Audi design effort.

Ah, that explains it - that’s very definitely MR.

I’m pretty sure - the homologation rules don’t allow changes to the driven wheels.

Ah yes, good point :)

Interesting - I figured it was probably a tube frame with the bodyshell of whatever model Toyota marketing wanted to push that year. Thanks!

Yep, Renualt Clio Maxi kit car. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clio_Will…

It’s FWD. There hasn’t been a RWD rally car since Audi introduced the Quattro. Top spec are all AWD, with the junior classes running FWD.

Under the bodywork, is this more or less the same as the Tacoma Pikes Peak?

He doesn’t catch it until they’re past the finish line.

Turbos will do that.

The Focus is deemed an American car now? Sure, I realise that the multinational Ford corporation is headquartered in the US, but the Focus is very much from the tradition of Euro hot hatches.

No, I got you - but I was thinking top TT speeds were around 180mph. Actually they’re peaking over 200.

Here’s a video:

That’s starting to approach IOMTT speeds.

I’ve owned and driven a few different Alfas, and if I add up all the cupholder in them ... I get zero. You’re meant to down your espresso before you get in, then concentrate on driving the thing!

You’d eat fast food in an Italian car? This is why Alfa has stayed away from America for so long!