New BMW WTCC car

**FIRE** · 12 Sep 2005, 17:00 (Ref:1405833)

At the IAA in Frankfurt the new BMW WTCC will be launched. The car has a 2L four-cylinder (!!!) in-line engine which delivers 275 bhp at 8.400/rpm.

More pictures

Source: Auto Motor und Sport

**touringlegend** · 12 Sep 2005, 17:37 (Ref:1405880)

Now that's nice. Whats the chances on it being left in that livery for next year I wonder.

Hazard · 12 Sep 2005, 18:58 (Ref:1405977)

Splitting this out as there's not enough thread seperation in this forum!

Plus, that thing deserves a thread of it's own. Almost makes the new BMW 3-series not look so lame at all!

Kicking-back · 12 Sep 2005, 19:13 (Ref:1405991)

What a stunner!

I think it may well be in that livery - I'm told BMW is going traditional in '06, and that livery will be on the F1 cars too.

Dani Filth · 12 Sep 2005, 19:48 (Ref:1406035)

it will have the livery of the teams . maybe BMW Deutschland to have this livery

it looks good . better than the Leon

i just hope Alfa gonna do a 159

**FIRE** · 12 Sep 2005, 19:56 (Ref:1406042)

In F1 BMW allowes only blue/white logo's on the car. Why isn't this in WTCC?

The red/blue/white livery is the nicest one.

Is it correct a 4 cylinder is better suited for racing then a 6 cylinder?
The saloon shape is aerodynaic better than a hatch.
Conclusion: BMW is the biggest candidate for the title?

Kicking-back · 12 Sep 2005, 21:16 (Ref:1406134)

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIRE

In F1 BMW allowes only blue/white logo's on the car. Why isn't this in WTCC?

They're having red on the F1s next year.

Hazard · 12 Sep 2005, 22:27 (Ref:1406178)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dani Filth

it will have the livery of the teams . maybe BMW Deutschland to have this livery

it looks good . better than the Leon

i just hope Alfa gonna do a 159

Blue & white are BMW's 'house' colours. The red is more of a racing identity.

E46 · 12 Sep 2005, 23:20 (Ref:1406208)

Awesome this new machine. And BMW uses again a car with 4-cylinder engine, i hope can be so successful as BMW M3 was.
People won´t say that BMW wins because of more revs.

gttouring · 12 Sep 2005, 23:52 (Ref:1406219)

wow that is a looker!

ss_collins · 12 Sep 2005, 23:57 (Ref:1406220)

I suspect the cars will not be in dissimilar colours to the works M3 GTRS that did the ring and the V12 LM's

mac · 13 Sep 2005, 00:19 (Ref:1406226)

Looks sensational. As someone mentioned above - how to turn an ordinary looking car into a good looking race car.

Wilbo · 13 Sep 2005, 00:22 (Ref:1406228)

4 Cylinder engine is lighter

alfan · 13 Sep 2005, 07:03 (Ref:1406353)

Very nice livery indeed - i think Roberto Ravaglia will be happy to use it

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIRE

Conclusion: BMW is the biggest candidate for the title?

I'm afraid so, but maybe this new engine will give their opponets some chances...

Valker · 13 Sep 2005, 09:16 (Ref:1406481)

Any idea what is the difference between 320i and 320si?

**FIRE** · 13 Sep 2005, 12:35 (Ref:1406639)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valker

Any idea what is the difference between 320i and 320si?

Don't know if the 320si is a 320i with special parts (i.e. suspension or aerodynamics) build for homologation (2500 cars) of the racing cars or a normal 320i with some extra bhp, spoilers and wheels.

Dani Filth · 13 Sep 2005, 14:16 (Ref:1406697)

320i i think it's powered by a 2.2 6 cyl engine
maybe the 320si . it's the 1.8 or the new 2.0 engine inline4..

Dani Filth · 13 Sep 2005, 15:20 (Ref:1406726)

it's not on the model list of the E90
http://www.bmwworld.com/models/3er/e90.htm

**FIRE** · 13 Sep 2005, 15:46 (Ref:1406745)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dani Filth

320i i think it's powered by a 2.2 6 cyl engine
maybe the 320si . it's the 1.8 or the new 2.0 engine inline4..

320i has 2L 4 cylinder inline engine.

http://www.bmw.com/generic/de/de/pro..._datasheet.pdf

redshoes · 13 Sep 2005, 17:02 (Ref:1406792)

From BMW's press release

Quote:

The 275 bhp racing car was developed by BMW Motorsport. It is the racing version of the special model BMW 320si, which will be on offer from BMW dealers as a limited edition from December 2005. Like its production counterpart, the motorsport version of the BMW 320si will be driven by a powerful 2-litre four-cylinder in-line engine. The car complies with the Super 2000 regulations and is 45mm longer and 36mm wider than its predecessor.

Technical specifications BMW 320si
Motorsport version for the 2006 FIA World Touring Car Championship.

Length: 4,535 mm
Width: 1,845 mm
Height: approx. 1,350 mm
Wheel base: 2,763 mm
Vehicle weight: 1,140 kg (with driver)
Engine type: four-cylinder in-line
Capacity: 1,998 cc
max. output: approx. 275 bhp at approx. 8,400 rpm
max. engine speed: 8,500 rpm (as per regulations)
Cylinder block: aluminium crankcase reinforced with a bedplate
Engine control: BMW Motorsport ECU404
Tank capacity: approx. 45 litres
Fuel: standard fuel, Super Plus unleaded
Chassis/body: unitary construction steel body
Aerodynamic front apron, rear apron, flared front and rear
package: wheel arches made of CRFP/GFRP, rear wings made of aluminium
Front axle: double joint Mc Pherson axle with adjustable anti roll bar
Rear axle: five arms axle with adjustable anti roll bar
Shock absorbers: Sachs with adjustable compression and rebound
Brake system, front: four-piston AP brake callipers, iron brake discs of 332 mm diameter
Brake system, rear: two-piston AP brake callipers, iron brake discs of 280 mm diameter
Wheels: aluminium rims, SA 216 BBS
Seat: Recaro ProRacer HANS

alfan · 13 Sep 2005, 17:09 (Ref:1406802)

Not a word about gearbox...but on pictures it's still H-pattern

redshoes · 13 Sep 2005, 17:29 (Ref:1406831)

Agree it looks like an H-pattern. Also the specified weight (1140 kg) seems to indicated an H-pattern. RWD with sequential 'box would be 1170 kg.

Dani Filth · 13 Sep 2005, 17:32 (Ref:1406833)

hmm . homologation special ?? . sounds like the Pug 206 affair in WRC

Dani Filth · 13 Sep 2005, 17:38 (Ref:1406840)

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIRE

320i has 2L 4 cylinder inline engine.

http://www.bmw.com/generic/de/de/pro..._datasheet.pdf

E46 was 2.2 . it seems that E90 changed that .

kmchow · 13 Sep 2005, 17:49 (Ref:1406857)

You can never trust largely BMW/MB car badging anymore. They sometimes mean what they badge, sometimes not.

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