Xero Competition

[kmchow]

Oh I did not realise that. lets hope they can bring the new IS to the grid as that looks even better than the old IS

I love these underdog teams the touring cars, but by the time they get a handle on the old bodystyle, even the new bodystyle will probably get replaced already. The car could be championship winning material, but totally irrelevant in terms of bodystyle. Isn't there a time limit on how long a bodystyle could be raced too? Or perhaps local organizers could waive that requirement too?

[LiamM]

The MG ZS is still being raced..............

[peewhee]

The MG ZS is still being raced..............

It looked as if it was making up the numbers at Donington!

[VkmSpouge]

Donington was an odd event as only the top 12 in the championship actually scored points. Usually Jason Hughes is able get some points in his MG.

I love these underdog teams the touring cars, but by the time they get a handle on the old bodystyle, even the new bodystyle will probably get replaced already. The car could be championship winning material, but totally irrelevant in terms of bodystyle. Isn't there a time limit on how long a bodystyle could be raced too? Or perhaps local organizers could waive that requirement too?

I believe as long as it is still homologated you can race the car.

[Motor_maniac]

Sorry to dampen the mood but all of the new lexus' are 2.2 ltr diesel or 2.5 ltr petrol onwards so would not be eligable for the btcc.

Apart from that I always cheer the lexus' on from the sidelines as they look good in race trim and it is obvious that the teams are trying very hard to develop it and it looks like btc racing have started to show the real potential of the lexus.

I hope xero will be back on the grid sooner rather than later.

Is it no longer the case (or was it ever the case) that the manufacturer was able to use any engine from the manufacturer's family i.e. Toyota / lexus for example. i'm sure the avensis and auris use a 2.0l motor?

feel free to correct, i just have the idea stuck in my head for some reason....

[Iain]

Still the case. As the 5 door Civic of TD uses the engine from the 3 door Type R and I think the Lexii that BTC run takes it's engine from the Japanese spec Toyota Altezza?

[Red200]

Would love to see the new shape lexus out on the grid, it is a looking car.

[mattie007]

There was never a 2.0L Petrol ZS in the range, only a 1.8 and 2.5L V6, but they were allowed to run the K2000 engine as used in the Rover 45 and 75.

[Iain]

Was that not the 1.8l engine bored out to 2.0l?

[Red200]

Still the case. As the 5 door Civic of TD uses the engine from the 3 door Type R and I think the Lexii that BTC run takes it's engine from the Japanese spec Toyota Altezza?

Our engines are indeed from the Altezza