2016 TCR International Series news & rumours - Page 15

GM10 · 4 Jul 2016, 16:50 (Ref:3656936)

A bit of luck for Morbidelli? Noooooo...

Beryl · 18 Jul 2016, 19:19 (Ref:3659454)

Now that BMW has a FWD C-segment car, BMW have a base car that conforms to the spirit of TCR structure and regulations, so maybe that will quell hopeful demand for a RWD D-segment car in TCR.

That said, It's very unlikely BMW will build a TCR racer based on this Chinese-market car, the upcoming global 1-Series hatch makes far more sense for that application, if BMW have any interest in TCR at all.

Bramzel · 18 Jul 2016, 20:44 (Ref:3659468)

As far as I know BMW hasn't released info on the driveline yet?

Beryl · 18 Jul 2016, 22:44 (Ref:3659480)

It's built on a FWD platform. FWD will almost definitely be standard (at least on lower models) with optional xDrive.

BSchneiderFan · 19 Jul 2016, 12:11 (Ref:3659571)

A front-wheel drive BMW. The world's in a terrible state o'chassis.

Bramzel · 19 Jul 2016, 12:23 (Ref:3659574)

It'll survive

In other news; Audi's decision on a TCR A3 to be made by the end of July.

Quote:

“In terms of a next project I would expect a TCR spec Touring Car (based on the Audi A3) to be the next new product to be signed off.

“One factor that attracted me to take on the Customer Racing brief was that I could see there was potential growth in this category. I’m pretty motivated to see what can be done to push that along.

In terms of a next project I would expect a TCR spec Touring Car

“TCR has good cost control, worldwide reach, something which is very important to us.

“That though needs some real thought and planning on distribution, promotion and, most importantly, product support. I expect a decision to move forward (or not) in the next 8 weeks (by the end of July).”

http://www.dailysportscar.com/2016/0...is-reinke.html

**FIRE** · 19 Jul 2016, 13:09 (Ref:3659579)

Good news.

auroan · 20 Jul 2016, 10:29 (Ref:3659741)

A3 saloon will be a game changer if Audi build it. A 3 box car is so much better than hatch for aero. And with the added backing of Audi Sport.... wow

Racing Harz · 20 Jul 2016, 12:35 (Ref:3659759)

Quote:

Originally Posted by auroan

A3 saloon will be a game changer if Audi build it. A 3 box car is so much better than hatch for aero. And with the added backing of Audi Sport.... wow

BoP fixes that

thlbtcc · 20 Jul 2016, 13:43 (Ref:3659768)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racing Harz

BoP fixes that

Exactly. The BoP could be key here if the saloon offers aero advantages. It'll be interesting either way!

pimmy · 20 Jul 2016, 18:37 (Ref:3659810)

Do we really need another VAG car, though? I'd rather see something else.

Bramzel · 20 Jul 2016, 18:50 (Ref:3659814)

Yes we do.

Mark0994 · 21 Jul 2016, 07:48 (Ref:3659882)

More makes will make championship better even if they are from same corporation. If BMW and others finally find out that they can earn money with selling TCR spec cars it will not take long after they get in.

BSchneiderFan · 22 Jul 2016, 15:39 (Ref:3660157)

Variety is good - I don't mind if they are owned by the same corporation.

Mark0994 · 26 Jul 2016, 08:27 (Ref:3661242)

http://pablomachi.com/pm/el-tridente...-en-tailandia/
Subaru will be back in Thailand with Evolution II of WRX.

Juntos · 8 Aug 2016, 12:49 (Ref:3664333)

If Google Translator don't betray me. Excuse me, Lada is on denial.
http://iris.cpidt.pt/publishing20/!s...20055&id=45960

thlbtcc · 9 Aug 2016, 09:34 (Ref:3664567)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juntos

If Google Translator don't betray me. Excuse me, Lada is on denial.
http://iris.cpidt.pt/publishing20/!s...20055&id=45960

Manufacturers must see exposure and brand building as ROI. TCR looks to be a nice set of affordable rules for drivers with budgets and sponsorship, but the exposure of the series is far below that of WTCC, I believe.

Bramzel · 9 Aug 2016, 13:16 (Ref:3664608)

With IMSA planning to adopt TCR the US market is opening up, creating added interest from manufacturers. Mazda is evaluating the platform, who knows what other brands we might see!

http://sportscar365.com/imsa/ctscc/m...-tcr-platform/

**FIRE** · 9 Aug 2016, 17:12 (Ref:3664675)

Mazda 3 suits TCR.
Still surprised Nissan has not joined TCR.

Any news about the Kia and Ford?

Mark0994 · 9 Aug 2016, 18:20 (Ref:3664692)

Maybe Nissan is testing in secrecy following excellent Le Mans project
On STARD site note say that Cee'd will be ready for next year debut
And according to this http://www.italiaracing.net/newsint....=134292&cat=88
Buriram organisers are expecting Ford Focus.

Beryl · 10 Aug 2016, 17:34 (Ref:3664943)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bramzel

With IMSA planning to adopt TCR the US market is opening up, creating added interest from manufacturers. Mazda is evaluating the platform, who knows what other brands we might see!

http://sportscar365.com/imsa/ctscc/m...-tcr-platform/

TCR has been around for 2 years, but it has taken IMSA proposing use of the category for one of their series for Mazda to become aware of it? Is Mazda a multinational automaker or just a couple guys in a California shed?

If a car is built for TCR, I get the impression that it would be a US endeavor for US racing only. Ideally, Hiroshima would develop an Axela TCR for global sale, but that is unfortunately most unlikely.

NaBUru38 · 10 Aug 2016, 23:02 (Ref:3664995)

It's cheaper to build 50 cars with the same rules than 4 cars for each of a dozen rulesets.

Mark0994 · 12 Aug 2016, 10:20 (Ref:3665335)

http://tcr-series.com/images/events/...Buriram_SB.pdf
Maybe its mistake but it's Aku Pellinen is listed with 30kg ballast. So that mean he will be back.

Racing Harz · 12 Aug 2016, 16:40 (Ref:3665388)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark0994

http://tcr-series.com/images/events/...Buriram_SB.pdf
Maybe its mistake but it's Aku Pellinen is listed with 30kg ballast. So that mean he will be back.

He is listed every Weekend since Spa.

Mark0994 · 12 Aug 2016, 18:02 (Ref:3665409)

I didn't notice that. My bad.

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