Special Tuning UK Could Run 4 Leons in BTCC

[AndrewJB]

Just read in on BTCC.net



Special Tuning have acquired a 4th Leon S2000 Chasis and could run 4 Leons next year with NGTC Engines





One driver has already signed (Assuming this is Tom?)


http://www.btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=2225

 

[Leonidas]

And its a TFSi

 

[AndrewJB]

Still carnt see why the TDI's carnt be run


2.0 And Turbo'd

 

[chris285]

Still carnt see why the TDI's carnt be run


2.0 And Turbo'd

Are there not restrictions being put in place on tdi engines next season which I would think is the reason

 

[AndrewJB]

Probably

 

[IainW]

Toca don't allow TDis anymore, that's why.

Be good if this all comes off and they do get all of them out.

 

[AndrewJB]

TOCA are Ghay


i think Leon Supercopra TDI Series should be run next year somewhere then

 

[Leonidas]

TOCA are Ghay


i think Leon Supercopra TDI Series should be run next year somewhere then

They could put speakers in the back bumper with V8 sounds comin out of them

 

[FSiLeonMike]

the 2.0 NGTC would be quicker than the 2.0TDi anyway, surely

Its like expecting a 2.0TDI FR Leon the out run a 2.0FSI Cupra Leon

 

[Leonidas]

the 2.0 NGTC would be quicker than the 2.0TDi anyway, surely

Its like expecting a 2.0TDI FR Leon the out run a 2.0FSI Cupra Leon

Good point. Id love to know if its based in any way on the supercopa engine!

 

[FSiLeonMike]

Good point. Id love to know if its based in any way on the supercopa engine!

At best its the same 2.0 block. everything else probably specific to the regs of the series its running in.

Turbo are definitely different, as the BTCC car will use TOCA supplied unit.

 

[strensall]

best get the seat t-shirts out then and put the crysler one's in the cupboard

 

[Hunnie79]

Just so you know - we're using the same engines as each other - call it a competitive collaboration! We both wanted to avoid the TOCA solution and use a VW base so all good!

 

[AndrewJB]

i did wonder if youd use same engines makes sense really as both VW Based

Hows the car coming on is it back from painters yet? or still sitting at Milltek

 

[IainW]

Check out their blog, it's looking good. All re-assembled (bar the engine and transmission I think) and en-route to Autosport International.

I wonder what route the Audi A4s are going down with their engines.

 

[AndrewJB]

Carn't got no internet at home as ive moved house and o2 have cut my phone internet off because i use it to much

And photos dont come up at work lol

 

[Leonidas]

Check out their blog, it's looking good. All re-assembled (bar the engine and transmission I think) and en-route to Autosport International.

I wonder what route the Audi A4s are going down with their engines.

Wheres this blog?? Linky

 

[IainW]

Photo heavy page http://www.amdessex.com/btcc.blog.cfm

 

[FSiLeonMike]

Just so you know - we're using the same engines as each other - call it a competitive collaboration! We both wanted to avoid the TOCA solution and use a VW base so all good!

A Golf is just a Leon in posh clothes

TFSi for the win

However Hannah, I'm sure you'll understand when people such as myself support 2 teams (YRC and Special Tuning)

May even shout quietly for Rob Austin Racing and the A4's (anyone know if they are running VAG based engines, or the TOCA unit)

 

[Leonidas]

Id love to see footage of ST-UK testing. Just to build up the excitment a bit, and maybe even gather a few more fans and support