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Australian V8 Supercars has set out the next phase of growth for the sport, with the release of details contained in the 2017 White Paper. This next phase is designed to allow for the possibility of a greater range of brands and models from 2017.
Five manufacturers now feature on the grid - Mercedes AMG, Ford, Holden, Nissan and Volvo.
The V8 Supercars' Board unanimously approved the Gen2 Supercar, to be introduced at the start of the 2017 season, which opens the way for additional engine and body configurations to compete alongside current V8 engines and four door sedans.
The 2017 blueprint means turbo-charged six or four cylinder engines from 2017 could join the current V8 Supercars.
The top-line guidelines dictate that the car must be publicly available for sale in Australia, is front engine, right hand drive and a full four-seat configuration.
The race car must be rear wheel drive and accurately reflect the look of the road car, retaining the essential DNA of the sport. All cars will use the existing Car of the Future chassis and control components, and be subject to engine and aero parity rules.
The technical groups will aim to publish draft engine and body style operating guidelines for discussion by mid-2015. These guidelines will be defined towards the end of 2015, allowing testing to commence from February 2016.
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Australian V8 Supercars has set out the next phase of growth for the sport, with the release of details contained in the 2017 White Paper. This next phase is designed to allow for the possibility of a greater range of brands and models from 2017.
Five manufacturers now feature on the grid - Mercedes AMG, Ford, Holden, Nissan and Volvo.
The V8 Supercars' Board unanimously approved the Gen2 Supercar, to be introduced at the start of the 2017 season, which opens the way for additional engine and body configurations to compete alongside current V8 engines and four door sedans.
The 2017 blueprint means turbo-charged six or four cylinder engines from 2017 could join the current V8 Supercars.
The top-line guidelines dictate that the car must be publicly available for sale in Australia, is front engine, right hand drive and a full four-seat configuration.
The race car must be rear wheel drive and accurately reflect the look of the road car, retaining the essential DNA of the sport. All cars will use the existing Car of the Future chassis and control components, and be subject to engine and aero parity rules.
The technical groups will aim to publish draft engine and body style operating guidelines for discussion by mid-2015. These guidelines will be defined towards the end of 2015, allowing testing to commence from February 2016.
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