Officials from the deutsche tourenwagen masters and japanese supergt series have today tuesday 30 september announced plans for a new set of class one regulations that will be adopted from the beginning of the 2017 seasons. The dtm cars of the 2012 generation are totally following the tradition of the most popular international touring car series, but still incorporate a wealth of novelties. The 2017 regulations were intended to be the start of a new threeyear homologation cycle, but the abolition of performance weights more. This change will be the most significant technical change in the history of super 2000. The deutsche tourenwagen masters dtm, german touring car masters is a touring car series sanctioned by dmsb and itr who have been affiliated to the fia since 1976 and 2003, respectively. The model of car is on the list of tcr eligible cars for 2017 published by the wsc only frontwheel drive cars. The championship has been known by this full name since 2000, when it was resurrected in its current form. This list is to be used as a guide by prospective members and the eligibility committee. The season started on 4 may at hockenheim, and ended on 19 october at the same venue, after a total of ten rounds.
For all three premium manufacturers, one elementary common goal already became apparent in the initial talks about the technical regulations of the new dtm, and that. The audi rs5 dtms race debut was at the 20 hockenheimring dtm round on 5 may 20. Mercedesamg gt pressed into service as dtm safety car. The 2014 deutsche tourenwagen masters was the twentyeighth season of premier german touring car championship and also fifteenth season under the moniker of deutsche tourenwagen masters since the series resumption in 2000. The latest dtm news, images, videos, results, race and qualifying reports. Still, the audi sport engineers continued to work on the car. Used by anthony reid for various rounds of that years british touring car championship as well as an extensive test and development program with the teams 3rd driver, steven richards. Dtm nurburgring september 910, 2017 the top spot in sight mike rockenfeller is really picking up momentum right in time for the dtms. The dtm has been delivering topclass touring car racing for more than 30 years. Bmw also entered cars or provided engines in formula one, formula two and sportscar racing. Talks between the two series have been ongoing since 2014 with the dtm and super gt since demonstrating its cars at each others events after the dtm delayed new engines and chassis until 19 as. Features all 2015 regulations and of course action. Oct 15, 2017 although the retiring of the wtcc means the super 2000 formula will be retired, i think its better to have a unified touring class to make things simpler, add to that the competitive nature of tcr cars with a good quality racing, unlike the recent years of wtcc with the domination of citroen, as claimed by the organizers of the new wtcr that about 20 racers will have a chance to win in every.
Mercedesamg gt pressed into service as dtm safety car autoblog. Painted sets unpainted sets unpainted touring cars sort by. Btc touring is for cars that were built to meet the technical specifications introduced in 2001. Both types of cars will compete for the btcc outright, with no separate class system. Only the following carrera dtm cars are permitted amg mercedes ccoupe dtm, audi a5 dtm, and the bmw m4 dtm.
What are some packs i should buy for raceroom experience. The technology of the dtm race touring cars is frozen due to the regulations, so the audi rs 5 dtm has remained unchanged in terms of technology compared with last year. Recreated to the smallest details, these dtm cars are faster than ever, and now they are yours to tame. Now regulations were derived from super 2000 cars with a different aerodynamic kit. Dtm 2016 regulations include a break for bmw bmw car. The expensive v8powered bmw 503 and bmw 507 of the 1950s could not add much to this reputation, unlike the small motorcycleengine powered bmw 700 which e. See more ideas about race cars, racing and alfa romeo 155. It was established in 1958 as the british saloon car championship and was renamed as the british touring car championship for the 1987 season. Over the years both deutsche tourenwagen masters and formula one race schedules are traditionally held in permanent racing courses. The model of car is produced by an oem and belongs to a mass produced family.
According to a wmsc statement, new technical regulations for 2014 super 2000 cars were agreed in principle by the wmsc to provide for more spectacular cars with bigger aerodynamic devices and greater performance. The season started on 4 may at hockenheim, and ended on 19 october at the same venue, after a total of ten rounds in his second season in. The touring car masters series is run with technical regulations, as approved by cams, comprising touring cars of the pre1976 era which have been modified in accordance with the cams touring car masters technical regulations to maintain a similar appearance to the touring cars of the period. While dtm and supergt cars currently use identical chassis and aerodynamic regulations, the plans provide a platform for the further unification of the series, as well as the opportunity for worldwide adoption of the class one rules. Ahead of the final round of the european leg of the 20 fia world touring car championship, the world motor sport council confirmed the new sporting and technical regulations for next years championship, which will see a new generation of super 2000 cars competing as well as a number of sporting regulation changes. Dtm makes several rule changes for 2014 season dtm autosport. In july 1983 the 500 cars were lined up for an inspection to ensure they were uniform split across two fields in the. Car built to this specification were eligible to compete until the end of the 20 season, however the last fully s2000 cars were entered in the 2011 season. The kwik fit british touring car championship is a touring car racing series held each year in the united kingdom, currently organised and administered by toca. Fia confirms new wtcc regulations for 2014 touringcartimes.
Dtm and supergt confirm class one regulations touringcars. The reason for this according to audi sport boss wolfgang ullrich is that the usa has a key part to play. Cars should have an established and verifiable period competition history as a touring car within the published timeline. It was developed in 2011 and has been raced in dtm seasons 20122018 before being replaced by updated turbo version of audi rs5 turbo dtm from 2019 season. Dtm announce new technical regulations ahead of the 2018. The german manufacturers, audi, bmw and mercedesbenz, and renowned drivers. Dtm 2016 regulations include a break for bmw bmw car club. From the hightech aero and big bucks manufacturer bling of the deutsche tourenwagen masters dtm in germany and the world touring car championship, to the hurly burly of the british touring car. You may recognise the then virtually unknown driver they chose to test the 190 evo. Dtm norisring july 12, 2017 partners on and off the third generation of the p. New technical regulations for 2014 super 2000 cars were agreed in principle more.
Jul 28, 2017 its made a touring car version to compete in dtm and a safety car to set the pace at motogp races, and now its combined bot noah joseph mar 12, 2014 motorsports. Jan 21, 2011 dtm engines are regulated in power to 470hp v8 and displacement of 4. Details on new 2014 sporting and technical regulations. These regulations include adopting common parts such as the monocoque, brakes, and gearbox. Dtm america is on course to start within the next three years after a collaborative agreement was signed on tuesday.
The championship, currently running next generation touring car. After months in development, the allnew bmw m4 dtm challenger has been unveiled for the first time. Although the retiring of the wtcc means the super 2000 formula will be. The fia world motor sport council has today confirmed that new regulations will come into force for the 2014 fia world touring car championship. Dtm america to begin within three years dtm autosport. Super gt, dtm formally announce class 1 technical regulations. The cars correspond to fia homologation criteria for touring cars fia group a. Dtm budapest june 1718, 2017 partners on and off the third generation of the p. Eligible cars eligibility criteria for tcr touring car.
The increased stress and speed of these tracks mean that the cars tended to be heavier, wider and have shorter wheelbases than f1 cars. The cars were smaller models there was no longer a minimum 4m length, with a 1600 cm 3 direct injection turbocharged engine with a 33 mm diameter air restrictor and a maximum pressure of 2. The dtm and super gt organisation met in tokyo today together with the manufacturers involved in the championships in discussions around the newly named class one regulations. Jun 24, 2018 dtm will adopt the class 1 regulations from the 2019 season, which includes the switch to the twolitre, turbocharged, fourcylinder engines that produce in excess of 620 horsepower, which have already been used in gt500 since 2014. The dtm has introduced a raft of changes to its sporting regulations for the 2014 season, including a reduction in the number of mandatory pitstops. The dtm has introduced a raft of changes to its sporting regulations for the 2014 season, including a reduction in the number of mandatory pitstops and the introduction of performance ballast. It is hoped that technical feedback can be obtained from racing and then applied to the massmarket. The bmws will begin the first qualifying session at hockenheim at 1112. Nissan primera super touring car chassis 98p1144 built in early 1998 by nissan motorsports europe for rml.
The series is based in germany, with rounds elsewhere in europe, racing a silhouette racing car based on a massproduced road car. This rally car has 1800 km in it from 3 european championships and 4 national championships rounds. Australian v8 touring cars conforming to group a regulations to 1992. Since the prewar bmw 328 model, bmw had a reputation for sporty production cars. Regulations first introduced to the btcc in 2004, allowing teams to build cars eligible to race in several different touring car championships, including the world touring car championship. Page1 page2 page3 also a full listing of cars and drivers.
About the dtm the deutsche tourenwagen masters, or dtm for short, is the leading touring car category in germany. Mar 26, 2012 the dtm cars of the 2012 generation are totally following the tradition of the most popular international touring car series, but still incorporate a wealth of novelties. The 2017 regulations were intended to be the start of a new threeyear homologation cycle, but the abolition of performance weights. A deutsche tourenwagen masters car is a singleseat touring car racing. The regulations also required at least 500 socalled evolution cars to be built which was why the 240 turbo evolution was created. In 2014, the regulations for super gt and the deutsche tourenwagen masters dtm. Throughout its history, bmw cars and motorcycles have been successful in a range of motorsport activities. Its made a touringcar version to compete in dtm and a safety car to set the pace at motogp races, and now its combined bot noah joseph mar 12, 2014 motorsports. The agreement between the leading car manufacturers in germany and japan is an important milestone on the way to a set of joint, globally implemented class one regulations, more. On some tracks, such as the norisring or zandvoort, we didnt manage to fully tap the cars potential.
Dtm and super gt agree on details of new class one regulations. Dtm will adopt the class 1 regulations from the 2019 season, which includes the switch to the twolitre, turbocharged, fourcylinder engines that produce in excess of 620 horsepower, which have already been used in gt500 since 2014. Dtms organiser, itr, has announced the new technical and sporting regulations for the 2018 season, some of which will be tested tomorrow until at the preseason test at vallelunga, italy, by all three manufacturers. Dtm engines are regulated in power to 470hp v8 and displacement of 4.
From the hightech aero and big bucks manufacturer bling of the deutsche tourenwagen masters dtm in germany and the world touring car championship. Im sure in todays era of way too many cylinders and way too much power, the old dtm car wasnt up to snuff, however, for the amount of hacking, fabrication and moulding that was put into this car, would it not just suffice to tear into an old street car rather than disembowel a classic. Only those car models known as being released in 2014, 2015, and 2016 are approved see approved parts. The dtm organising itr, grandam and imsa, which will become the sanctioning. Page1 page2 page3 also a full listing of cars and drivers for the 91 dtm, that was touring cars at its height. Dtm makes several rule changes for 2014 season dtm. The season started on 4 may at hockenheim, and ended on 19 october at the same venue, after a total of ten rounds in his second season in the series, bmw team rmg driver. Heres an original german magazine article on the road going versions of the dtm cars from the early 1990s.
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