What do you think?

 

 

Top 5 reasons NOT to rally an Exige

• Too low to the ground

  • Most people think that an Exige lacks the ground clearance to ever be a rally car.

• Chassis is too weak

  • The chassis is built of aluminium, and parts are very thin. The rules let you reinforce the chassis, but even if it is reinforced, will it cope with rallying?

• Not enough room inside

  • Occupants sit side by side. The chassis is beneath the doors and is wide. It is certainly a tight cockpit.

• Too Expensive to build / repair

  • Lotus cars are not cheap, and they are known to be tricky to repair.

• Its not a 4wd Rally Car – It can’t win

  • The outright Australian Rally Championship is 4wd, but the 2wd Championship is  gaining increased interest and offers good exposure to sponsors.

 

Top 7 Reasons to Rally an Exige

• It's Rear Wheel Drive

  • Rear drive cars are just fun to watch. Putting the power down induces slides which is spectacular to watch. The resurgence in popularity of classic rally cars indicates that rally enthusiasts still love the rear drive slides and high revving naturally aspirated engines.

• It's mid engined

  • Some of the iconic cars of the 80's were mid engined (the Lancia Stratos and Lancia 037 for example. This relationship, the looks and the traction benefits are plus points.

• It's light weight

  • Most recent rear drive cars are heavy, which can mean they compete at a weight which is higher then the allowable minimum weight for their engine capacity. It means we won't have to put as much effort into weight reduction.

• It looks cool

  • Most people seem to agree that it looks cool.

• It's seriously fun to drive

  • With a short wheelbase, and the mid-rear engine layout, it is challenging, but very fun to drive.

• It's different

  • There are no other Exiges gravel rallying in Australia which makes the car unique, and aids its branding power.

• It has potential

  • If it all works to plan, it could be a fairly quick car particularly in tighter rallies where the car changes direction a lot. Rallies with a high top speed and fewer corners will not suit the car as much.