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Old 15 Sep 2016, 10:59 (Ref:3672534)   #5
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Originally Posted by VIVA GT View Post
They were fast, but also had raw power. No sophisticated driver aids like they have now, just brute force and driver skill! Fantastic stuff!
The cars now are quicker - but aren't as much of a handful to drive. As you say they were very raw - suspension, tyres, diffs have all moved on hugely - not to mention the engines and power delivery (turbo lag anybody?)
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