What cars are used in BTCC?
What cars are used in BTCC?
Currently, the cars used are a mix of 2.0 L saloons (sedans) such as the BMW 3-Series and Infiniti Q50, and hatchback cars such as the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and Ford Focus, based on models from a variety of manufacturers, using NGTC regulations.
How much horsepower do BTCC cars have?
Engine: 350+bhp 2-litre turbo-charged direct-injection engine with ‘fly by wire’ throttle control.
What is the most successful touring car?
The Greatest Ever Touring Cars
- Ford Sierra RS500, various.
- Nissan Skyline, Australian Touring Car Championship.
- BMW 3.0 CSL ‘Batmobile’, European Touring Car Championship.
- Volvo 850, British Touring Car Championship.
- Opel Calibra, DTM.
- Alfa Romeo 155 TI V6, DTM.
- BMW E30, Various.
- Mercedes 190 Evo, DTM.
What car does Tom Ingram drive in BTCC?
HYUNDAI
Ginsters EXCELR8 with TradePriceCars.com has scored a maiden victory in the BTCC, and the first ever win for Hyundai machinery in the UK’s premier motorsport series, as Tom Ingram took a popular triumph at Snetterton.
What is the top speed of a BTCC car?
“It boasts the highest speed corners you can drive in the BTCC. We take Church corner at 140mph and reach speeds of around 155mph at other parts of the track. It’s a very, very fast and exciting circuit to visit and an absolute pleasure to race there. “It’s a very tough championship and so hard to pick a winner.
Do all BTCC cars have the same engine?
Since 2011, when BTCC organiser TOCA established the New Generating Touring Car (NGTC) rules, teams have been able to use a race-prepared factory engine or a generic TOCA unit supplied by Swindon Powertrain. All use an Xtrac six-speed sequential gearbox no matter their engine choice.
Do BTCC cars have the same engines?
Who is the most successful BTCC driver?
Top 10 BTCC Drivers of All Time
- Jason Plato (97 wins, 2 titles)
- Andy Rouse (60 wins, 4 titles)
- Colin Turkington (51 wins, 4 titles)
- Matt Neal (63 wins, 3 titles)
- Gordon Shedden (48 wins, 3 titles)
- Frank Gardner (35 wins, 3 titles)
- James Thompson (36 wins, 2 titles)
- Alain Menu (36 wins, 2 titles)
Which driver has won the most BTCC Championships?
Jason Plato
Total number of race wins
| Driver | Wins | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jason Plato | 98 |
| 2 | Matt Neal | 63 |
| 3 | Andy Rouse | 60 |
| 4 | Colin Turkington | 60 |
Where is Tom Ingram going?
Ingram takes on new challenges in 2021, moving to Ginsters EXCELR8 with TradePriceCars.com and piloting one of the squad’s Hyundai i30Ns.
How fast are BTCC cars 0 60?
4 sec
0-60 time: 4 sec.
