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The new generation NZV8 - Brand protection
The new generation plan will take effect from and including the 2012/13 racing season. The NZV8 brand will be protected in the following way:
• As viewed by the fans, the body shape will be clearly identifiable as a Ford or Holden large car manufactured in Australia. The design allows for the body appearance to be updated in pace with style evolution, with either no or only superficial change to the base rolling chassis.
• Engines will be from the same global design source, that is a GM series engine for a Holden and a Ford engine for a Ford. Each engine design type and its state of tune will be homologated by NZV8. Only fuel injected engines that are fully performance programmable will be eligible to ensure that reasonable parity between brands is achievable.
• Within the ten year life span, invitations may be issued to other manufacturers to compete in the NZV8 formula with their own body style, using the formula’s common rolling chassis and an NZV8 approved engine of their own choice.
The new generation NZV8 - Targeted Performance and Estimated Cost
NZV8 considers that it is vital that costs are not allowed to escalate outside the reach of current stakeholders in general, indeed the amortized cost per year over the ten year life span of the new generation NZV8 is targeted to be less than the average annual cost to stakeholders over the past five years. Target costs [excl GST] are:
1. Rolling chassis - $65,000. Includes Ford or Holden bracket mounted body parts, door shuts, rear guards ready to accept body panels and bolt on parts, front and rear suspension, rear axle complete, steering column and rack, pedal box.
2. Turn key vehicle utilizing all new components - $150,000.
3. A turn key vehicle assembled by an owner builder using existing mechanical parts should be achievable for $100,000.
4. To ease up-front costs, NZV8 regulations will allow the use of current engine, gearbox and brake components in the new chassis for the 2012/13 racing season.
5. Running costs are expected to be in the region of $70 – 80K per season.
6. New engines and gearboxes will be allowed from 2012/13, with new engines tuned for parity with 2011/12 vehicle performance as necessary.
7. 18” wheels are specified, to allow the use of modern racing tyres.
hmmm i may have to jump up and down about the chassis going up 5 grand *tongue in cheek*
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