BTC Touring
In today's world, BTC Touring has become a topic of great relevance and constant debate. With the advancement of technology and the constant evolution of society, BTC Touring has acquired a fundamental role in various fields, from politics and economics to culture and entertainment. Throughout history, BTC Touring has been the subject of study, analysis and discussion, leading to a wide range of opinions and perspectives on its importance and impact on everyday life. In this article, we will explore the different facets of BTC Touring and its impact on the modern world, as well as the implications it has for the future.
| BTC Touring | |
|---|---|
| Motor racing formula | |
| Category | Touring cars |
| Country or region | United Kingdom |
| Championships | BTCC |
| Inaugural season | 2001 |
| Status | Defunct |
| Folded | 2011 |
In motor racing, BTC Touring (BTC-T) was the set of new regulations for the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) introduced in 2001 BTCC, after the demise of the Supertouring category.
The cars were based on standard bodyshells, but were allowed significant modifications to turn the car into a racecar and differentiate it from the Super Production class that would run alongside BTC Touring in the 2001 BTCC.
Models
| Manufacturer | Model | Image | Debut |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo | 147 | 
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2001 |
| Honda | Civic Type-R | 
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2002 |
| Integra Type R | 
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2005 | |
| Lexus | IS200 | 
|
2001 |
| MG Cars | ZS EX259 | 
|
2001 |
| Peugeot | 307 | .jpg)
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2003 |
| 406 Coupe | .jpg)
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2001 | |
| Proton | Impian | 
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2002 |
| Vauxhall | Astra Coupe | 
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2001 |
| Astra Sport Hatch | 
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2005 | |
| Vectra | 2004 |
Gallery
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Matt Neal demonstrates a Team Dynamics BTC-T Honda Integra Type R at the 2005 Goodwood Festival of Speed. -
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Several BTC-T Spec. Cars (with S2000 cars) at Brands Hatch in 2006. (BTC-T Spec. cars are 2x Astra, 2x Integra and 1x MG ZS). -
Rob Collard in a Team RAC BTC-T MG ZS.
History
A year after the regulations began, the European Touring Car Championship launched its Super 2000 regulations. As the latter allowed manufacturers to have their cars seen internationally, most major companies opted for this, meaning that the BTCC suffered from small grids. In 2004, TOCA allowed Super 2000 cars to compete, with rules designed to equalise the performance of both classes. BTC-T cars were eventually made ineligible to win the main championship from 2007.
The 2010 season was meant to be the last year BTC Touring cars would be eligible to enter the championship, however they were allowed to compete for one more season in 2011, with their base-weight +50 kg on 2010.[1]
References
- ^ Hudson, Neil. "BTC-spec cars get another year". touringcartimes.com. Archived from the original on 2011-07-17. Retrieved 2011-02-26.
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