Mad Genius

Name: Mad Genius
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ISBN: 9798901943182

The Untold Story of Britain's Wild Mid Engined Group B Challenger

Etienne Psaila, Ai

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English

Publishdrive
04 April 2026

Antiques & collectables; Road & motor vehicles: general interest; Motor sports

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Mad Genius: The Untold Story of Britain's Wild Mid Engined Group B Challenger is an independent, unofficial work of motorsport history that tells the full story of the remarkable British rally car born from the MG Metro 6R4 project. From its origins inside Austin Rover and Williams Grand Prix Engineering to its dramatic RAC Rally debut, its brief Group B career, and its long afterlife in rallycross, hill climbs, and privateer competition, this book follows the machine, the engineers, and the drivers who turned an improbable idea into one of Britain's most unforgettable competition cars.

This is the story of a car that arrived in rallying's wildest age with its own voice, its own engineering logic, and its own personality. It traces the 6R4's development, the brilliance of the V64V engine, the influence of Tony Pond, the impact of Group B's collapse, and the car's lasting legacy in historic motorsport, collector culture, and British performance engineering. Rich in detail and written in a narrative style, this independent book celebrates a machine that defied expectations and became a legend.

Trademark Disclaimer

This is an independent, unofficial publication and is not authorized, endorsed, sponsored, or approved by MG, Rover, Austin Rover, Jaguar, Williams, Xtrac, IngramSpark, or any other company, brand, team, or rights holder referenced in the book. All trademarks, brand names, and model names mentioned are the property of their respective owners and are used solely for identification, historical reference, commentary, and informational purposes.

By: Etienne Psaila
Revised by: Ai
Imprint: Publishdrive
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 386g
ISBN: 9798901943182
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 04 April 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active