Thread:RR3 Michael P/@comment-31379493-20170629023819/@comment-31379493-20170629151927

Technically, yes. The central seating position was to fix pedal offset and visibility problems commonly associated with supercars at the time. In addition, it was also supposed to make it feel like driving an Formula 1 car on the street.

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