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25 Oct 2003, 00:06 (Ref:762355)
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What is a SUPERCAR?
I recall reading an interview with Stephan Ratel were he stated that 'supercars', basically carbon chassied Zondas, Enzos, Masarati 'MC', Carrera GT etc., plus the Saleen S7R would be subject to stricter 'supercar' regs in FIA GTs (and presumably LM).
From what I could make out this basically prevents the manufactuer from making modifications such as wider wheel arches, changing engine location etc. that cars such as the more regular 575GTC have. The theory apparently being that these 'supercars' are already built to be the ultimate road/track car, and in some instances such as the Saleen and Masarati are out and race cars, which cost a fortune and do not need these modifications for performance reasons, or to increase the already big cost of producing a GTS 'Supercar'. Can anyone shed any light on this situation. |
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