Legends Ford '34 Coupe

Tiny, short-wheelbase and rear-driven, with the reactions of a much smaller car than its hot-rod body suggests. It changes direction eagerly and rotates on very little provocation, so precision matters more than force.

Small, tidy inputs. The short wheelbase magnifies every correction, so smooth beats aggressive.

Symptoms this car reads differently

Steps out on entry

The short wheelbase makes a hurried brake release feel immediate. Release smoothly and turn once.

Loose at the apex

A lift changes the attitude quickly. Keep a steady pedal through the centre rather than chasing the rear with steering.

Snaps on exit

Apply power only as the wheel opens. The rear axle and short wheelbase make wheelspin turn into rotation quickly.

Unsettled over kerbs

There is little wheelbase to average out a kerb strike. Take one clean hit rather than straddling a rough kerb.

What this car's answers lean on

Compared with other Production cars

1. Free changes — driving, not setup used more than on most cars like it
2. Tyre pressures
3. In-car driver aids and gearing used more than on most cars like it
4. Braking system — bias, ABS, pressure
5. Anti-roll bars
6. Differential and engine braking used more than on most cars like it
7. Camber, toe, caster
8. Damper clicks
9. Spring rates

What you cannot change on this car

• The differential is fixed on this car.
• Engine braking is not adjustable on this car.
• This car has no adjustable aerodynamics.
• This car has no adjustable ABS level.
• Total brake pressure is not adjustable on this car.
• This car has no adjustable traction control.
• Gearing is fixed on this car.
• No third spring on this car.
• No adjustable bump stops on this car.
• This car has no dampers with that adjustment.