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Said appliance maker does have a US based pushrod V8 that could be easily destroked/ reduced bores to suit our series. Let the "beige cardigan driving suit" jokes begin. |
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It would, and they've got a few engines to work with.
VW's motorsport program has always been very specific to Europe. I can't see them getting involved. |
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I wouldn't be surprised if it turns out to be Toyota...I know they have repeatedly said in the past they aren't interested but with the recent release of the 86 which is selling like crazy maybe they are looking to take off their cardigans ?
Oh, and they have another 2 Sportscars in the works as well. |
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Of interest also is that Toyota is a significant shareholder in FHI, owners of the Subaru nameplate... Given that the 2WD BRZ is also a move away from Subaru's 'All For The Driver' AWD mantra, could Subaru be the partner being fitted up for a V8Supercar presence in 2013 and beyond? Subaru already make a 2.5L 4 pot... so welding 2 of these together to make an 8 potter, admittedly a double-H not a V8, could be the answer to a question nobody thought to ask |
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Dont forget - spray painted metallic pink, all white custom interior, huge rear wing, polished chromed wheels - all worth more than the car itself. I think there even might be a "Mad *****" sticker on the rear window.
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Ford still own a small chunk and are partners with Mazda in some stuff, maybe a Ford backed team may change skins?
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Its official: Toyota is the 4th Manufacturer as of 6:00pm , August 2012.
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With VW shooting for #1 worldwide perhaps the biggest motorsport game in the local area is not such a long shot? They are on a big push, is it a crazy thought to think that it might be Skoda? |
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Mercedes shuns V8 Supercars
this article suggest that Mercedes was the 4th manufacturer, but they have backed out |
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“Obviously there are people and teams who want MB in V8 Supercars, but there will not be a factory team."
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