2017 V8 SUPERCAR NEW REGULATIONS
Discussion
I understand why they need to do this. Very few auto manufactureres are sticking with the V8 configuration in a normal saloon car, and turbocharged engiens are becoming very common from eco models to performance models.
So long as they retain some of the core technical features; no electronic aids, a simple diff (no trick stuff) and a simple, mechanical sequential gearbox (requiring some foot-peddle dancing under braking!) then it retains what I feel is a main attraction of the sport; the ability of the driver to make the biggest difference, not the technical wizardry of his/her vehicle.
So long as they retain some of the core technical features; no electronic aids, a simple diff (no trick stuff) and a simple, mechanical sequential gearbox (requiring some foot-peddle dancing under braking!) then it retains what I feel is a main attraction of the sport; the ability of the driver to make the biggest difference, not the technical wizardry of his/her vehicle.
I don't suppose they had much choice but to widen the engine options. GM are winding up HOlden production in Australia and Ford Motorsport aren't probably far behind.
That said, there is a "stock" V8 engine available to competitors - perhaps AMG and Lexus will stick with that considering how thier halo road cars are all very much V8s at the moment?
One thing is sure - that formula will still be a lot more interesting than the dirge that is the BTCC.
That said, there is a "stock" V8 engine available to competitors - perhaps AMG and Lexus will stick with that considering how thier halo road cars are all very much V8s at the moment?
One thing is sure - that formula will still be a lot more interesting than the dirge that is the BTCC.
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