Conker 3 is invertible. The design always has been. C1 never got a chance to show it, C2's armour got bent as it was turned over and got stuck. Not a great track record but C3 is a totally different beast and is balanced really well so it should drive nicely too.

As for the damage, Inertia's weapon didn't have the highest RMI or any vertical weapon in the UK, I am sure C3 will leave its mark ;-)