Originally Posted by
Mad Matt
No way RS500 BTCC cars used 4.44 mate. Group A rally cars yes, and as you said it gives really a big push on twisty roads !
Wrong , what you dont understand is correct gearing in the gearbox , the touring cars had direct top gearboxes , 1:1 5th .
4.44 is still the most popular available ratio , you just need to sort the ratios in the box and wheel sizes to suit this .