In 1997, due to increasing interest from manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Panoz, the FIA took over control of the expanding BPR Global GT Series, standardizing the race-length at 500 km instead of the usual four hours, liberalizing the technical regulations and leaving commercial exploitation in the hands of one of BPR’s founders, Stéphane Ratel, who managed to get TV support from the pan-European TV station Eurosport. The new manufacturers built “homologation specials”, racing-bred cars that took full advantage of the new rules, to build quasi-prototypes with very limited production runs of 25 cars. Chrysler, Lister and Marcos, not wanting to accompany the cost escalation, moved down to the GT2 class.
This proved to be the wisest move, as Mercedes completely dominated the new category and the other manufacturers pulled out after the end of the 1998 season. This left Chrysler’s Viper to become the dominating car in the series, with the aging Porsche 993 GT2 and the Lister Storm providing a certain degree of competition.
However, there was no lower inexpensive category for amateur drivers, and this led to the creation of the N-GT class in 2000. While the manufacturer field in the main class blossomed, the new category became swamped with Porsches and Ferraris, but lower running costs meant both classes enjoyed a balanced number of entries. In order to boost the championship’s status, the SRO added the 24 Hours of Spa, previously a touring car race, to the calendar, where it became the series’ most important race. The FIA also banned official manufacturer involvement, although certain teams had preferential treatment, with Porsche establishing a “round robin” system.
After the end of the 2004 season, the FIA renamed the classes GT1 and GT2, and somewhat liberalized the GT1 regulations, allowing “supercars”. While this was made to accommodate the Saleen S7, the biggest beneficiary was the purpose-built Maserati MC12, which lead the FIA to impose aerodynamic limitations on the Italian car. However, thanks to a weight penalty system, the fight for the championship is protected from more domineering cars. The level of competition remains tight, with gentlemen drivers managing to fight for the wins with professional drivers, some of them with Formula 1 experience.
BMW E46 M3 GTR
- Game
- GTR2
- Specs
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General specifications Record last updated 05 / 10 / 2005 Country of origin Germany Numbers built N/A Years of production 2001 – 2005 Engine Engine 90º V 8 Engine Location Front , longitudinally mounted Configuration aluminum block and head Displacement 3.997 liter / 243.9 cu in Bore / Stroke 94.0 mm (3.7 in) / 72.0 mm (2.8 in) Compression ratio 13.0:1 Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC Fuel feed Fuel injection Aspiration Naturally Aspirated Drivetrain Chassis/body unitary steel Front suspension wishbones, adjustable dampers, anti-roll bar Rear suspension double wishbones, adjustable dampers, anti-roll bar Steering rack-and-pinion, power assisted Brakes vented discs, all-round Gearbox 6 speed Manual Drive Rear wheel drive Dimensions Weight 1250 kilo / 2755.8 lbs Length / Width / Height 4705 mm (185.2 in) / 1880 mm (74 in) / 1320 mm (52 in) Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2730 mm (107.5 in) / 1609 mm (63.3 in) / 1602 mm (63.1 in) Performance figures Power 400 bhp / 298 KW @ 7500 rpm Torque 480 Nm / 354 ft lbs @ 5500 rpm BHP/Liter 100 bhp / liter Power to weight ratio 0.32 bhp / kg
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In 1985, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) created the Formula 3000 International Championship (initially entitled the European Formula 3000 Championship) to become the final preparatory step for drivers hoping to enter the Formula One championship. The Formula 3000 cars are named after their powerfull 3000cc engine which delivers almost 500bhp with a stunning 9000-limited rpm. This massive amount of power means you will have your hands full at all times, especially coming out of slower corners where a heavy foot on the accelerator will light up the rear tyres in an instant. Swedish Formula 3000 driver Alx Danielsson, has been heavily involved in the development of this car and we believe you will be as exited by it as he is. Successful drivers in the past Formula 3000 seasons are amongst others; Vitantonio Liuzzi, Robert Doornbos, Sébastien Bourdais, Justin Wilson, Nick Heidfeld, Juan Pablo Montoya, Olivier Panis, Luca Badoer, Jean Alesi, Tomas Enge and Bruno Junqueira.
LOLA B02/50
- Game: Race 07
- 540kg / 460hp /RWD
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The World Touring Car Championship on its own is a rather new championship. Currently being in its third season it is the youngest of the three FIA-acknowledged World Championships, the other two being the World Rally Championship and the Formula 1. However, this doesn’t mean the WTCC lacks history. The WTCC is an evolution of the ETCC, the European Touring Car Championship, which had a successful history already with known drivers such as Priaulx, Rydell, Tarquini, Menu, Kox and many more. Epic battles have been fought out already, with plenty of more to come.
Following the S2000 rules, there are currently four car manufacturers involved in WTCC; Alfa Romeo, BMW, Chevrolet and Seat. Next to these four car manufacturers one can find various independent efforts, such as Honda and Peugeot. Driven by legends famous in the touring car-scene these cars ensure for some proper on-track battling, which is also a key ingredient in RACE 07 – The Official WTCC game.
BMW E90 320si WTCC 2007
- Game: Race 07
- 1140kg / 260hp / RWD
Seat Leon WTCC 2007
- Game: Race 07
- 1140kg / 275hp / FWD
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Champ Car, an abbreviation of “Championship Car”, has been the name for a class and specification of carsAmerican Championship Car Racing for many decades. It is also commonly used to refer to the used in Champ Car World Series, an international open-wheel championship based largely in North America.
The governing body was formerly known as Championship Auto Racing Teams, or CART prior to its 2003 bankruptcy. Under the CART organization the series was officially known as the CART PPG IndyCar World Series, the CART FedEx Championship Series, and, in the organization’s final year, the Bridgestone Presents The Champ Car World Series Powered By Ford.
Champ Car World Series
- Game: Rfactor
- specs:
- Weight: Approximately 714.4 kg (1,575 lbs.), without driver
- Power Output: 541-597 kw (725-800 hp)
- Torque: 475-576Nm (350-425ft·lb)
- Fuel: Methanol
- Fuel Capacity: 132 Liters (35 U.S. Gallons)
- Fuel Delivery: Fuel injection
- Aspiration: Turbocharged
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