BTCC Racing Team: The Car

You can find out more about the car and it's development on our BTCC Blog.

 

Chassis

Base Chassis 3 Door VW Golf MKV
Rollcage Custom Cages T45 tube rollcage built to FIA regulations
Steering VW steering rack with electro-hydraulic power assistance
Front Suspension KW Coilover with 2 way adjustable damper
Rear Suspension Multi-link rear suspension with 3 way adjustable KW Coilover
Front Brakes Alcon 4 pot calipers with 332mm dia vented discs and Performance Friction pads
Rear Brakes Alcon Twin pot calipers with 290mm dia solid discs and Performance Friction pads

 

Engine

Engine 2 litre VW 16V built and prepared by Lehmann
Engine Management Motec
Power 270+ bhp
Torque Undisclosed
Induction Mandatory 64mm dia throttle body with bespoke air-box, air filter and plenum
Exhaust Milltek Sport Bespoke R32-style stainless steel racing system
Data Acquisition AmD
Fuel Tank 40 litre tank to FIA standard
Engine Cooling Bespoke aluminium water and oil radiators
Clutch Alcon Twin plate carbon clutch
Gearbox Sadev Sequential

 

Dimensions / Weight

Weight Championship regulation minimum 1170kg including driver

 

Performance

Top Speed 150mph / 240kph - dependent on gearing
0-62mph (0-100kph) Less than 5 seconds

 

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