Not exact matches
Sounds easy, especially when you're armed with a Monaro VXR capable of
over 170mph, but the
bumpy surface, unfamiliar forces and requirement for constant steering effort put it a world away from
driving fast on level tarmac and leave me with a new appreciation of the lack of imagination possessed by those in the evo team who have added another 30 or 40mph to this figure!
This car lacks the poise and throttle adjustability that its forebear exhibited when
driven quickly, and its body control at speed becomes slightly ragged
over bumpier surfaces.
With deputy project development manager Andre Louis in the
driving seat, we sampled the car
over various
surfaces from smooth tarmac to viciously
bumpy cobbles.
The strong power delivery and accurate steering are still very evident and make for a satisfying
drive over challenging terrain, the body control is superb too although it can get a bit too firm
over bumpy road
surfaces.