Is it true that Rally Cars have to be 4 wheel drive?

BoostedCivic · 06-12-2008

Well, I was told that all Rally Cars have to be 4 Wheel drive to be considered a Rally Car.. Is this true?

Urbanmyth · 06-12-2008

Not really, but designs with all wheel drives have been successful for many years. What proves a design successful is winning, plain and simple.

FWD cars are able to corner at much faster rates of speed because there will always be at least one driving wheel on the road surface.

And with the combination of smaller cars, powerful engines make those cars the best for rally conditions. Remember, rally rules means that the cars have to basically be productions models and be street legal.

KyleAdkins · 06-15-2008

I do believe Urban is right on that one.

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Urbanmyth Moderator Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbia Posts: 65	Not really, but designs with all wheel drives have been successful for many years. What proves a design successful is winning, plain and simple. FWD cars are able to corner at much faster rates of speed because there will always be at least one driving wheel on the road surface. And with the combination of smaller cars, powerful engines make those cars the best for rally conditions. Remember, rally rules means that the cars have to basically be productions models and be street legal.

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KyleAdkins Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oakdale Posts: 39	I do believe Urban is right on that one.