No, it wasn't the braking. The CVT allows the motor to "at the optimum" output, while the gearbox is used to manage ratio adjustments and acceleration, exactly as the MINI CVT-equipped cars can do. That's what got it banned - it was going to be too good.
Do a search here in MINI2; we put up a thread that has descriptions, pictures, and links in it to the Williams/Renault FW15c CVT.
'02 MINI Cooper CVT(6/12/02; Indi Blue/Black, R-81 7-hole 15x5.5" or NZO 16x6.5")
'67 Austin Cooper S (6/26/67; Tartan Red/Black, 10x4.5") |