Look what happened to WTCC cars - step closer to engine power of DTM/F1

[lol-lol]

Good to see Loeb back in a car at Marekesh

 

 

Full spec cars probably around 400 hp instead of the 300 hp from last year.

 

 

http://www.fiawtcc.com/uploads/files/documents/21_wtcc-presskit-2014.pdf

 

New WTCC spec:-

 

TC1 (ANNEX J 2014)
ELIGIBLE CARS Large scale series production cars modified with Super 2000 Kit Variant
MINIMUM OVERALL LENGTH
4.20 metres
ENGINE 1.6-litre turbo, maximum 4 cylinders
ENGINE SPEED 8,500 rpm
COMPRESSION RATIO Maximum 12.5:1
AIR RESTRICTOR 36 mm
TURBO PRESSURE Maximum 2.5 bars (absolute)
LUBRICATION Wet sump Wet or dry sump
TRACTION On two wheels
GEARBOX 6 speed, sequential with mechanical shifting
SUSPENSION MacPherson strut with coil springs Original design of the production car with
reinforced components
BRAKES Front: max 4 pistons per wheel, brake
discs max diameter 380mm
Rear: max 2 pistons per wheel, brake discs
max diameter 300mm
ABS: not allowed
Front: max 4 pistons per wheel, brake
discs max diameter 332mm
Rear: max 2 pistons per wheel, original
brake discs
ABS: not allowed
WHEELS Maximum dimensions of the rim: 10" x 18"

AERODYNAMICS Front splitter, flat bottom, rear wing homologated
in S2000 Kit
Elements homologated in S2000 Kit
GROUND CLEARANCE Minimum 60 mm
MINIMUM WEIGHT 1100 kg, including the driver

[StevesTruck]

It's alright, but half the power, half the number of wheels and a tenth of the weight without the rider is always going to be more interesting. 

[lol-lol]

It's alright, but half the power, half the number of wheels and a tenth of the weight without the rider is always going to be more interesting. 

 

I do not disagree that motorbikes, MotoGP or Superbike, are much more exciting racing the 4 wheel variety.

 

The MotoGP race at Austin Texas was just wierd over the weekend.  The Hondas, and specifically MM, was just unbelievable and there was not much of a race really.

 

The Superbike race at Aragon I found much more interesting.  Many different makes and lots of good racing although the Kawasakis clear had the setup.  What I love is above SBK is these are bikes related to road going bikes I can go out and buy.  Though I am always concerned just how small these 1000 cc bikes have become to win these races when compared to the CB900 etc I had in the past.

 

Shame more manufacturers have not embraced WTCC.  Citreon was well quick and Sebastion Loeb, at 9 times WRC champion is a driving god. Honda and Chevrolet will need to raise their game but they have the resources to do so.  Not sure what BMW and SEAT are doing turning up but they also could make a better job of it too.