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.
Gotta love the aussies!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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