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Written by Stephen Dobie
Mini is no stranger to the Dakar rally. It"s had Countryman rally cars well, hugely capable desert racers that vaguely resemble a Countryman for several years now, with a four-year winning streak between 2012 and 2015.The 2018 Dakar Rally will be no different. Only it will. Alongside the familiar Countryman-esque rally car will be a rather barmy buggy. The Mini John Cooper Works Buggy, to be precise.Rear-wheel drive to the Countryman"s all-wheel drive, its less grippy transmission allows it to benefit from more lenient rules. It should be a whole heap of fun, too. Those rear wheels are powered by a 3.0-litre straight-six diesel engine with 335bhp and 590lb ft of torque. Which, incidentally, its AWD relation gets, too.
Date written: 23 Nov 2017
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ID: 10061
Mini is no stranger to the Dakar rally. It"s had Countryman rally cars well, hugely capable desert racers that vaguely resemble a Countryman for several years now, with a four-year winning streak between 2012 and 2015.The 2018 Dakar Rally will be no different. Only it will. Alongside the familiar Countryman-esque rally car will be a rather barmy buggy. The Mini John Cooper Works Buggy, to be precise.Rear-wheel drive to the Countryman"s all-wheel drive, its less grippy transmission allows it to benefit from more lenient rules. It should be a whole heap of fun, too. Those rear wheels are powered by a 3.0-litre straight-six diesel engine with 335bhp and 590lb ft of torque. Which, incidentally, its AWD relation gets, too.
Date written: 23 Nov 2017
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 10061