4 or 5 doors

[arwilson80]

Originally Posted by sduk

i think we are biased tho

We are?

[paul-zs180]

the domani was also badged as the Isuzu Gemini in Japan and both were available as 4 wheel drive. that would be an interesting project, a 4 wheel drive 180!

[Venom]

4 doors look the better car but only by a small amount, I have a 5 door and love it to bits and wouldent change her but do like the 4 doors.....

But am I right in saying the 4 doors weigh more?

[Matto 180]

Originally Posted by Venom

But am I right in saying the 4 doors weigh more?

Yes, but they're more ridged - saloon all the way!

[shroonie29]

This is how it is 22-03-2006

Originally Posted by WSR e-mail

Alasdair


Thanks for your interest in the WSR designed & built MG ZS BTCC car.

It is always a good debate, 4 door (saloon) V 5 door (hatch).

It was WSR that recommended the 4 door saloon to MG Rover, as the aero
efficiency is better on the 4 door than a 5 door.

The torsional rigidity of the production shell doesn't really effect the
race shells, as each race shell takes approx 800 hours to produce.

The shell is modelled on CAD, then we use FE Analysis to determine the
most efficient stiffness V weight, whilst also complying with the
BTCC/FIA cage regulations.

Due to the age of the Rover 45/MG ZS, the shells are quite light
compared to
modern generation shells, which have to comply with the latest crash
tests.

Since switching from the KV6, to the k series 4 cylinder engines, it has
saved us approx 30-33 kgs.

We now carry ballast to bring the car up to the minimum weight, which in
2005 was 1150kgs, however, for 2006, all BTCC spec cars will start the
season with a minimum weight of 1175kgs. We always try to keep the
weight as low as possible, for the C of G, & also use it for weight
distribution, from track to track.

Yes, a model is being looked into.

Yes, there are further changes to the look & livery of the car, so the
Media Day on March 28 will reveal all.

WSR, Team RAC, are looking forward to all the support that you guys give
us, & we appreciate it very much.

**** Bennetts

www.teamrac.com (New)
www.rac.co.uk/teamrac (New, & will be on line in the next 72 hours)
www.wsr-racing.com

Shroon

Having owned both i have no preferences.

Both are great cars and both were a thrill to Drive

[JIMZS180]

I have now had the pleasure of both a 2003 4 door 180 and now a 2004 5 door 180 both are brilliant cars to drive and I would say that it is just down to your personal preference at the time I wouldn't rule out either until you have had a good look around.

[stamford]

I very nearly bought a hatch as my first ZS, the only thing that stopped me was the deal and the fact it had some rust on the bonnet edge. I really preferred a saloon as I am a BTCC fan, saloon seems the natural choice, but the hatch is a bit more practical.

The hatch looks better in MKII guide than MKI, then again that is my choice.

Horses for courses.