Originally Posted by Steven_RW

Hi Guys,

The Top Gear episode last night showed a new Fiesta exiting a landing craft and then driving up the shore to the beach. I have not seen the episode, however a few of my mates are discussing it on e-mail and are not sure why the engine didn't conk out. They said that the water went right over the bonnet on the initial splash down and then it was in the sea to a decent depth for around 30 seconds.

Usually a car needs adapting with a remote airfilter setup which takes air in from much higher (around roof height). I am looking for ur guys views on why it didn't draw water in through the airfilter and hydraulic?

Anyone?

Cheers!

RW