From road racers to rally cars—subcompact cars can make really good platforms for a race vehicle. The small shape, light weight, and nimble handling all lend themselves to racing. Here are a few examples of subcompact race cars from around the word.
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MINI Challenge car
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Aveo rally car in Ecuador
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Suzuki Swift Cup car from New Zealand
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Chinese Touring Car Championship (CTCC) Nissan Tiida
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J's Racing Honda Fit
Ford Fiesta rally car
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Spoon Sports Honda Fit
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Suzuki SX4 race car from Guatemala
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Yaris Sedan from Thai one-make race
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Vitz race cars from Netz Cup in Japan
Hyundai Accent WRC rally car
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Kia Rio rally car
2 comments:
I have to say, the Aveo, Yaris, and Tiida/Versa look out of place in ANY race.
The rest look like they belong, especially the Suzukis and the Fits.
I disagree, but that's my opinion.
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