SOLVED: Djetset #24 - Triumph TR7 fixed light rally car proposal by BL Works Team

[guido66]

Last try before I let this rest: Diesel engine?

[Djetset]

No diesel engines here!

[Djetset]

A change of scenery as this one hasn't been touched for quite a while.

As a reminder, we've established that it is a Triumph TR7, but why has it been modified to look like this?

[barrett]

I believe it was a trial by the works department to increase airflow to the engine, and also decrease weight

[Djetset]

Getting warmer, as it was a BL Works trial, but not for the reasons you've mentioned.

[Otto Puzzell]

Air-cooled?

[Djetset]

No, getting cooler.

[guido66]

Reducing drag for a higher top speed?

[Djetset]

Getting warmer again.  Stick with that thinking, elaborate, and you may get the answer.

[guido66]

Was it prepared for a record attempt?

[Djetset]

Getting colder again.

[guido66]

Turbocharger with an intercooler?

[Djetset]

Colder still...

[Otto Puzzell]

Drag racing?

[Allemano]

a mechanical or aerodynamic issue?

[Djetset]

Neither, although the modification marginally impacts on both.

[pnegyesi]

It's got something to do with fuel economy I am sure. Was it created to accomodate an alternative power plant which would enable it to go much faster?

[Djetset]

No, not that either!

[pnegyesi]

Design to accomodate new body materials, like increased use of plastic?

[Djetset]

Getting colder.

[pnegyesi]

Ice racing ? (as in getting colder)

[Djetset]

Positively shivering!

[pnegyesi]

Would this be a test mule for a serious race car?

[Djetset]

Still cold, although it was modified for competition reasons.

[Allemano]

Is it simply about the improved lights?