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  • Acura TLX GT Race Car

    Acura Motorsports has unveiled the new 2015 Acura TLX GT Race Car in Pirelli World Challenge competition. It held at American Honda’s “home” circuit, the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, in the hands of RealTime Racing owner/driver Peter Cunningham.

    Cunningham has driven the Acura in a pair of Pirelli World Challenge events during a doubleheader race weekend. The Pirelli World Challenge series supports with the Honda Indy 200 Verizon IndyCar Series weekend at Mid-Ohio.

    “We’re excited to debut the Acura TLX GT race car in front of our ‘hometown’ audience of associates from the many Honda facilities in central Ohio,” commented Art St. Cyr, President of Honda Performance Development and Vice President, Auto Operations, American Honda.

    “The competition in the Pirelli World Challenge is fierce, including many of the luxury makes the TLX will compete with on the sales floor. Acura has never shied away from a challenge. Instead, we seek it out, both on-track and in the marketplace.”, he added.

    Developed from the production Acura TLX by HPD and RealTime Racing, the Acura TLX GT comes with HPD chassis and aerodynamic performance parts approved for Pirelli World Challenge competition. The race car is powered by a direct-injected, twin-turbocharged V6 engine, developed by HPD from the production TLX. The TLX GT Race Car also has all-wheel drive, as found in Acura’s SH-AWD system.

    Source: Acura

  • Toyota TS040 Hybrid Race Car

    Toyota Racing has unveiled the new 2014 TS040 Hybrid Race Car, which will compete in FIA World Endurance Championship. The new car, revealed today at the Paul Ricard circuit in the South of France, represents the most advanced hybrid technology in modern racing. Tomorrow it will begin an official championship test session, prior to making its competition debut at the season-opening Six Hours of Silverstone race on 20 April.

    The drivetrain includes a 480HP (353 kW) all-wheel drive hybrid boost and 520HP (383 kW) 3.7 liter V8 petrol engine. The overall power is exactly 1,000HP (736 kW), so the rival manufacturers Audi and Porsche should be very concerned.

    The new powertrain has been developed in line with revised WEC technical regulations, which put an emphasis on fuel economy. Teams are required to use 25% less fuel than in 2013, with savings achieved through changes to powertrains, aerodynamics and driving style. By adopting more road-relevant technology, the WEC will increase the possibilities for the transfer of Toyota’s race-bred technical know-how to its production cars, strengthening is status as the world’s leading manufacturer of hybrid vehicles.

    Toyota Racing have made gains in efficiency and performance by using specialist lubricants they have developed with their official partner, Total. The more open regulations have also allowed the team to engineer a major increase in hybrid power, using a new motor-generator on the front axle in addition to the unit at the rear. Under deceleration, these motor generators apply braking force in combination with the traditional mechanical brakes to harvest energy, which is then transferred via an inverter to a super-capacitor. When the car accelerates, the motor-generators reverse their function, delivering a power boost to all four wheels.

    Toyota TS040 Hybrid Race Car
    Toyota TS040 Hybrid Race Car
    Toyota TS040 Hybrid Race Car

    2014 FIA World Endurance Championship Calendar:

    20 Apr Six Hours of Silverstone (GB)
    3 May Six Hours of Spa-Francorchamps (Bel)
    14 Jun Le Mans 24 Hours (Fra)
    20 Sep Six Hours of Circuit of the Americas (USA)
    12 Oct Six Hours of Fuji (Jpn)
    2 Nov Six Hours of Shanghai (Chi)
    15 Nov Six Hours of Bahrain
    30 Nov Six Hours of Sao Paulo (Bra)

    Source: Toyota

  • 2015 Acura TLX GT Race Car

    Acura Motorsports has unveiled the the new 2015 TLX GT Race Car, which will make its official debut at the Pirelli World Challenge competition on May 30th. It will face Audi R8 LMS, Cadillac CTS-V, Chevrolet Corvette, Dodge Viper, Lamborghini Gallardo, Mercedes SLS, Nissan GTR, Porsche 911 and Ferrari 458.

    “The competition in the 2014 Pirelli World Challenge is incredible, but Acura has never shied away from strong competition, in the marketplace or on the race track,” commented Art St. Cyr, President of Honda Performance Development and Vice President, Product Planning and Logistics, American Honda.

    “The 2015 Acura TLX is a true luxury sport sedan, so it is fitting that the car be raced against several of its natural competitors, and even some up-market brands, in the Pirelli World Challenge.”, he added.

    The Acura TLX GT Race Car will feature HPD chassis and aerodynamic performance parts approved for Pirelli World Challenge competition, and will be powered by a direct-injected, twin-turbocharged V6 engine, developed by HPD from the normally aspirated, production TLX luxury sport sedan. It will utilize all-wheel drive, as found in Acura’s SH-AWD system.

    Source: Acura

  • 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 R Race Car

    Chevrolet has unveiled the Camaro Z 28 R Race Car. It will make its official debut in a 2.5-hour endurance race ahead of the 52nd Rolex 24 At Daytona. It will be one of the most production-based competitors on the track, sharing aero, engine and even axle components with the new 2014 Camaro Z 28.

    The Daytona race begins at 1:45 p.m. EST, on Friday, Jan. 24, kicking off the 12-race 2014 season.

    “The original Camaro Z/28 was designed for racing and became an iconic performance car through its hard-fought victories”, commented Mark Kent, director of racing for Chevrolet.

    “A new chapter in racing begins this week, as the new Camaro Z/28 makes its competition debut in one of the most hotly contested series in motorsports.”, he added.

    The Camaro Z28 R comes with an aero package including front splitter, rear spoiler with wickerbill, hood extractor vent, wheel-house extensions and front tire deflectors as well as a belly pan.

    The Z28 R is powered by the same 7.0 liter LS7 V8 with 500HP (373 kW) and 637Nm (470 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to a 6-speed Tremec gearbox powering the rear wheels, where an LSD takes care about the traction.

    Other highlights include Brembo carbon ceramic brake system and a track-tuned suspension with stiffer springs and adjustable spool-valve dampers.

    2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 R Race Car
    2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 R Race Car
    2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 R Race Car

    Source: Chevrolet

  • BTCC Mercedes-Benz A-Class Race Car

    Ciceley Racing has announced the 2014 BTCC Mercedes-Benz A-Class Race Car, which is going to compete in Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship.

    The Race Car is set to enter competition in March. It will be driven by former Ginetta GT Supercup Champion Adam Morgan.

    The exterior features a carbon fiber front lip spoiler, a ventilated hood and extended side skirts.  There are also a set of lightweight alloy wheels, high-performance brake system and a prominent rear wing. Other highlights include a rear diffuser and a four-tailpipe sports exhaust system.

    “It’s great to finally announce our plans for 2014, the switch made sense for us in many different ways. With Paul Ridgway at the helm of the project holding high aspirations and Adam continuing to mature as a driver, we think that the A-Class can be a competitive package in the series next year.”, commented Russell Morgan, Ciceley Racing Team Principal.

    Source: Mercedes-Benz

  • Bentley Continental GT3 Race Car – Full Specs

    Bentley has revealed full specs of their new Continental GT3 Race Car makings its official appearance at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed today. The racing machine is set to explore the extreme potential of Bentley’s iconic Grand Tourer, the Continental GT.

    The Continental GT3 is powered by a race-prepared and dry-sump version of Bentley’s powerful but efficient 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 – 600HP (441 kW). Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a carbon fibre propshaft to an Xtrac 6-speed sequential gearbox with a limited slip differential, mounted as a transaxle for optimised weight distribution. Gear actuations are completed via a pneumatic shift system, controlled by paddles mounted to the steering wheel.

    Bentley Continental GT3 Race Car comes with a 4-way adjustable racing dampers, hydraulic power-assistance steering, ventilated iron discs combined with 6-piston calipers on the front and 4-piston calipers on the rear.

    The exterior boasts a comprehensive aerodynamic package , to maximise downforce with optimised drag. It includes a top-mounted carbon fibre rear wing, a carbon fibre splitter, new front bonnet, bumpers, fenders and sills.

    With the removal of the leather and wood interior trim, the production electrical systems and advanced refinement materials that make the Continental GT such a capable Grand Tourer, the Continental GT3 weighs in under its target of 1300 kg. Despite the race-specification, the GT3 remains a hand-crafted Bentley, with the steering wheel, door pulls and seat all hand-trimmed and stitched by Bentley craftspeople at Crewe.

    The car will also be on display in the F1 paddock, while the original Continental GT3 Concept Racer, unveiled at the Paris Auto Salon last September, can be seen inside the Bentley stand in the main paddock.

    Bentley Continental GT3 Race Car
    Bentley Continental GT3 Race Car
    Bentley Continental GT3 Race Car
    Bentley Continental GT3 Race Car
    Bentley Continental GT3 Race Car
    Bentley Continental GT3 Race Car
    Bentley Continental GT3 Race Car
    Bentley Continental GT3 Race Car
    Bentley Continental GT3 Race Car
    Bentley Continental GT3 Race Car
    Bentley Continental GT3 Race Car
    Bentley Continental GT3 Race Car
    Bentley Continental GT3 Race Car
    Bentley Continental GT3 Race Car
    Bentley Continental GT3 Race Car
    Continental GT3 Specifications
    Engine 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, repositioned to the rear of the engine bay, Cosworth engine management system
    Power Approx. 600 bhp derestricted
    Oil System Dry sump
    Transmission Rear wheel drive, Xtrac six-speed sequential transaxle gearbox, racing clutch, steering wheel mounted paddle operated pneumatic gear shift
    Drivetrain Carbon fibre propshaft, limited slip differential
    Suspension Double wishbone suspension front and rear, four-way adjustable racing dampers
    Steering Hydraulic power-assisted steering
    Brakes Ventilated iron disc brakes front and rear, Brembo six-piston front calipers, four-piston rear calipers, driver-adjustable brake bias
    Safety FIA-specification steel roll cage, Sparco six-point FIA safety harness, onboard fire extinguisher, onboard pneumatic jack system.
    Fuel System FIA-specification racing fuel cell
    Electronics Race-specification ABS and traction control. Lightweight race battery.
    Wheels OZ Racing 18” x 13” rims
    Tyres 310 / 710 R18
    Aerodynamics Carbon fibre front splitter, rear wing and body panels. Lightweight, aerodynamically-optimised bumpers, bonnet, sills and fenders
    Length 4950 mm
    Width 2030 mm
    Height 1350 mm
    Weight <1300 kg
    Weight Distribution 52 : 48

    Source: Bentley

  • Ford Fiesta ST Race Car – Detroit Rallycross

    Ford Racing TV has published a promo video showing Fiesta ST Rallycross driven around Detroit by Andreas Eriksson.

    Recently, ESPN announced Detroit, Michigan as one of four final cities still in the running as the host for X Games 2014-2016 and, with that, the Detroit bid team took the campaign to the next level releasing a campaign video that demonstrated X Games sports in the context of Detroit.

    After Ford Racing received a call from the team campaigning the X Games Detroit bid, OlsbersMSE (OMSE) Team Principal Andreas Eriksson agreed to test the newly-built Ford Fiesta ST rallycross race car in Detroit for the bid team to film.

    The Fiesta ST Rallycross is powered by a 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol with 550HP (404 kW). The power is sent to OlsbergsMSE transmission and a four-wheel drive system. 0-100 km/h in 2.0 seconds, which you can see in the end of the video. Enjoy!

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sK-wQa39Smk

    Ford Fiesta ST Global RallyCross Championship Race Car
    Ford Fiesta ST Global RallyCross Championship Race Car
    Ford Fiesta ST Global RallyCross Championship Race Car
    Ford Fiesta ST Global RallyCross Championship Race Car
    Ford Fiesta ST Global RallyCross Championship Race Car

    Source: Ford

  • Ford Fiesta ST Global RallyCross Championship Race Car

    The 2013 Ford Fiesta ST is a race car built for the street. Actually, the Global RallyCross Championship (GRC) fans will soon get an up-close view of the same car built exclusively for competition at the Chicago Auto Show.

    The first Fiesta ST GRC cars will debut this season with Ken Block, Brian Deegan and two-time Global RallyCross champion Tanner Foust. Foust and Deegan will give performance car enthusiasts and media the first look at the OlsbergsMSE Fiesta ST GRC race car this week at the Chicago Auto Show.

    “Global RallyCross has been a great series for us to demonstrate what Ford’s small performance cars can do,” commented Jamie Allison, director, Ford Racing.

    “With great drivers and teams, and now a formal manufacturer partnership with OlsbergsMSE, Ford Racing’s commitment to Global RallyCross is quickly growing. We’re excited about the debut of the Fiesta ST GRC car this year, and it will be fantastic to see Ford’s global performance car compete in four countries around the world this season.”, he added.

    To support development of the RallyCross Fiesta ST program, Ford Racing has formalized its manufacturer partnership with OlsbergsMSE, whose credentials include two consecutive GRC driver championships with Foust, and podium finishes at all six rounds in 2012. The team has helped Ford earn GRC manufacturer’s championships in 2011 and 2012.

    Ford Fiesta ST Global RallyCross Championship Race Car
    Ford Fiesta ST Global RallyCross Championship Race Car
    Ford Fiesta ST Global RallyCross Championship Race Car
    Ford Fiesta ST Global RallyCross Championship Race Car
    Ford Fiesta ST Global RallyCross Championship Race Car


    Fiesta success in 2012 Global RallyCross Championship

    • 1-2 finish at Charlotte Motor Speedway with Marcus Gronholm and Foust
    • Sweep at Texas Motor Speedway with Gronholm, Foust and Deegan
    • Silver and bronze at X Games with Block and Deegan
    • Third-place podium finish at New Hampshire Motor Speedway with Deegan
    • 1-2 finish at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with Foust and Deegan
    • 1-2 finish at SEMA in Las Vegas with Foust and Deegan
    • Foust clinched second-consecutive GRC Championship, followed by Deegan
    • Ford clinched second-consecutive GRC manufacturer’s championship with four first-place finishes and 12 podium appearances

    Source: Ford

  • Toyota GT 86 GT4 Race Car

    GPRM has presented Toyota GT 86 GT4 Race Car, which will take part in a number of competitions. The Race Car meets all FIA regulations for 2014.

    The 2.0 liter four-cylinder boxer engine can be boosted from 360HP (268 kW) to 400HP (298 kW). The final output will be determined after the testing phase is completed. The power unit is developed by GPRM in collaboration with Nicholson McLaren Engines.

    The GT 86 GT4 comes with modified front bumper, new hood with vents for additional cooling of the engine, extended front and rear wheel arches to make space for the big light wheels fitted with race tires. There is also a huge rear wing for additional downforce.

    The interior is stripped, but it features sports seat and steering wheel as well as a safety roll cage.

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    Source: Toyota

  • Infiniti Red Bull Racing – RB9 Race Car

    Infiniti Red Bull Racing set the defence of its Formula One Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championship titles in motion today in Milton Keynes UK.

    The manufacturer has presented the RB9 race car. Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber will compete this season with the updated vehicle. During the presentation both drivers were joined on stage by team principal Christian Horner, chief technical officer Adrian Newey andcorporate vice president global marketing communications representing Infiniti, Simon Sproule.

    Despite the largely unchanged nature of the technical regulations for 2013, AdrianNewey explained that the off-season was far from relaxed.

    The continuity in Infiniti Red Bull Racing’s driver line-up for 2013 is much more straightforward. Sebastian is beginning his fifth year with the team, while this will be Mark’s seventh straight season with Infiniti Red Bull Racing, the longest-established teamdriver combination on the 2013 grid.

    The team departs for southern Spain this evening, with testing of the RB9 due to commence at the Jerez de la Frontera circuit on Tuesday. Mark Webber will give the car its track debut, driving on Tues 5 and Wed 6 February, with Sebastian taking over for the final two days, on 7th and 8th February.

    RB9 Race Car
    RB9 Race Car
    RB9 Race Car
    RB9 Race Car
    RB9 Race Car
    RB9 Race Car
    RB9 Race Car
    RB9 Race Car
    RB9 Race Car
    RB9 Race Car
    RB9 Race Car

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhObyPc8-Ng

    Source: Infiniti

  • Carlsson Mercedes-Benz SLK Race Car

    Carlsson has developed a unique race car based on Mercedes-Benz SLK.  The name of the project is Carlsson SLK 340 JUDD.

    The curb weight of the sports car is just 780kg, which is achieved thanks to an ultra-lightweight body kit made of carbon fiber. The aerodynamic components have been tested extensively, even in a wind tunnel, to connect a spectacular look with a perfect downforce.

    “We developed the design over a long period of time and with lots of feeling. We are proud of the awesome look. As an engineer, it is a pleasure to contribute to such a project, and we can show everything that is technically possible in the vehicle in cooperation with Carlsson”, commented Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Markus Schuster, Managing Director of Carlsson Germany.

    The engine is a 3.4 liter V8 with 610HP (449 kW) and 430Nm (319 lb-ft) of torque. The engine weighs just 120kg. The gearbox is a Hewland with a paddle shift.

    A 3-way adjustable KW competition suspension ensures optimum road holding for the race car on BBS racing wheels – 10J x 18” front and 13J x 18” rear fitted with AVON tires. The brake system of ultralight materials saves additional weight. Maximum support and maximum safety are guaranteed by newly developed racing seats from Fibreworks.

    Last, but not least a complex safety cage has been installed which meets all relevant international requirements.

    Carlsson Mercedes-Benz SLK Race Car
    Carlsson Mercedes-Benz SLK Race Car
    Carlsson Mercedes-Benz SLK Race Car
    Carlsson Mercedes-Benz SLK Race Car
    Carlsson Mercedes-Benz SLK Race Car

    Source: Carlsson

  • Petrolicious: The Caretaker [VIDEO]

    Petrolicious-caretaker-THUMBAndy Greene’s Sports and Vintage Race Cars is a special kind of a place. Why? Because it is literally the haven for vintage vehicles, where they are maintained and brought back to life.

    The first video for the year by Petrolicious, presents the unique story of Andy Green, whose passion for all types of classic cars brought him to complete dedication to them. As a matter of fact, his greatest love is for the Ferrari marque and for this reason he has specialized in it for over three decades.

    This made him one of the leading Ferrari mechanics in the country. And this basically that this man has worked on some models, we can only dream about seeing. More importantly, his vision about his work and passion lies on the responsibility to keep these amazing vehicles alive for future generations. Why he calls himself a “Caretaker”, you can understand by whatching the video below.

    httpv://vimeo.com/56926831

    Video Source: Vimeo

    Source: Petrolicious