WTCC, 2006, Rumours, news, dates etc - Page 7

nau_jr · 30 Sep 2005, 07:39 (Ref:1420622)

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Originally Posted by kmchow

That car looks very ST-ish or S2000-ish (nowadays?). Could that have been a testbed for the '06 WTCC entry?

this is Lukoil Racing's car, built by team itself and raced in Russian SuperTouring-1600 Champ (now cancelled).

By rumours in russian racing paddock, Lada's WTCC car will be based on new Priora model.

nau_jr · 30 Sep 2005, 07:43 (Ref:1420625)

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Originally Posted by E46

It isn´t too ugly at least. I know there are several BMW 320i e46s in Russian touring car championship, how fast Lada is if we compare it with BMW cars?

Work driver Sergey Nuzhdin finished in season third

Results (in russian)

Dani Filth · 30 Sep 2005, 07:58 (Ref:1420638)

http://newsru.com/finance/13aug2004/vaz.html

at least it's a sedan . thank god

Valker · 30 Sep 2005, 11:43 (Ref:1420838)

But Priora isn't in production yet so they have to use 110 in 2006?

JMeissner · 30 Sep 2005, 12:03 (Ref:1420858)

Indeed, not until 2007 for the new car.

And damn that "new" car is ugly.

HJC · 30 Sep 2005, 13:00 (Ref:1420898)

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmchow

That car looks very ST-ish or S2000-ish (nowadays?). Could that have been a testbed for the '06 WTCC entry?

Could be. At least they have some experience with the car and the regulations.

The roadversion of the Lacetti isn't pretty either but looks good in S2000-spec.

**FIRE** · 30 Sep 2005, 16:12 (Ref:1421065)

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Originally Posted by Valker

But Priora isn't in production yet so they have to use 110 in 2006?

Which engine is in the 110 and Priora? Same engine as in Opel/Vauxhall Astra? If yes they could maybe use some parts of the Astra BTCC car.

alfan · 30 Sep 2005, 16:29 (Ref:1421076)

Sport version of 110 has 2.0 engine from old Astra Gsi - so its possible.

kmchow · 1 Oct 2005, 04:10 (Ref:1421406)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dani Filth

http://newsru.com/finance/13aug2004/vaz.html

at least it's a sedan . thank god

The rear of the car looks like the Mazda Protege here in the NA. I think it was called Mazda Capella in other markets?

429CJ · 1 Oct 2005, 13:57 (Ref:1421598)

HOW many new models Lada is going to have on this segment?

Lada Siluet

Valker · 1 Oct 2005, 19:18 (Ref:1421745)

"Volgens Avtovaz-directeur Vilchik wordt de 110-serie binnenkort opgevolgd door de Lada 4-deurs Lada Siluet en de 5-deurs Priora."

So hatch back will be Priora and sedan Silhuet? I really hope this doesn't means they are gonna use 5-door version for racing :/

alfan · 1 Oct 2005, 23:10 (Ref:1421837)

On autoklub.pl I've just read, that Alfa Romeo's WTCC program can be held, because Fiat is now focused on their rally plans. But it's only a rumour.

**FIRE** · 2 Oct 2005, 12:35 (Ref:1421986)

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Originally Posted by Valker

"Volgens Avtovaz-directeur Vilchik wordt de 110-serie binnenkort opgevolgd door de Lada 4-deurs Lada Siluet en de 5-deurs Priora."

So hatch back will be Priora and sedan Silhuet? I really hope this doesn't means they are gonna use 5-door version for racing :/

"According Avtovaz-CEO Vilchik the 110-series will be succeeded by the 4-door Lada Siluet and the 5-door Priora."

Valker · 4 Oct 2005, 08:15 (Ref:1423443)

Any idea what this says: http://www.racingworld.it/etcc/notiz...?idtitolo=1421

While I don't speak Italian, I can only guess Alfa will use 159 instead of 147 as said before?

Dani Filth · 4 Oct 2005, 09:42 (Ref:1423517)

it says Kalbfell is no longer head of Alfa Romeo . been replaced by Antonio Baravalle .. so 159 S2000 could be developed .. Mauro Sipsz asked Kalbfell to let NTechnology develope the 159 on NTech money . but Kalbfell refused . but now it will probably change .. i hope so .. i want more sedans in wtcc

steve nielsen · 4 Oct 2005, 20:34 (Ref:1423939)

Quote:

Originally Posted by 429CJ

HOW many new models Lada is going to have on this segment?

Lada Siluet

it loos a lot like a Focus to me....

kmchow · 5 Oct 2005, 04:24 (Ref:1424141)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dani Filth

it says Kalbfell is no longer head of Alfa Romeo . been replaced by Antonio Baravalle .. so 159 S2000 could be developed .. Mauro Sipsz asked Kalbfell to let NTechnology develope the 159 on NTech money . but Kalbfell refused . but now it will probably change .. i hope so .. i want more sedans in wtcc

Is it too late to start developing a S2000 159? Or could there have been partial development of both a 159 and 147? If so, would Alfa end up with 2 partially developed cars to compete in the '06 WTCC? That can't be good for competitiveness?

**FIRE** · 6 Oct 2005, 15:54 (Ref:1425461)

Factory cars in 2006 - facts and speculation

BMW 320si - 3 to 5 cars
Schnitzer Motorsport (BMW Team Germany)
ROAL Motorsport (BMW Team Italy-Spain) [probably]
Racing Bart Mampaey (BMW Team UK) [not certain]

SEAT Leon - 4 to 5 cars
SEAT Sport
Team Oreca (SEAT France)

Alfa Romeo 147 or 159 - probably 2 cars
N.Technology (Alfa Romeo Racing Team) [probably]

Chevrolet Lacetti - 3 to 4 cars
Ray Mallock Ltd (Chevrolet)

LADA 21106 (LADA Priora in 2007) - 2 cars
MTEC Sport (LADA Racing Team) [probably, but remember Skoda Superb and Brilliance M1

]

Ford Focus - probably 2 cars (semi-factory team?)
Hotfiel Sport

Peugeot 407 - maybe 2 cars (semi-factory team?)
Peugeot Sport Danmark

Honda Accord Euro R - probably 2 cars (semi-factory team?)
JAS Motorsport

Dodge - rumour, probably not until 2007
Prodrive?

P.Cummins · 6 Oct 2005, 17:50 (Ref:1425565)

I havn't read through this thread but judging by post #168, there is a lot of speculation about the 2006 season driver line-up.
So Alfa have ditched the 156 then. But 2 cars? And a hopefully new entry from LADA would be very nice.
I'd also love to see that semi-factory Puegeot 407 there and whats that Dodge rumour all about?

Hazard · 6 Oct 2005, 21:40 (Ref:1425750)

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Originally Posted by HJC

Could be. At least they have some experience with the car and the regulations.

The roadversion of the Lacetti isn't pretty either but looks good in S2000-spec.

Nah, not really...still looks like a box.

I personally prefer the hatch (sport?) version, saw one of those on the road and it looked quite nice.

Chevrolet Lacetti 5dr Sport

(Of course, it is just the outgoing Vauxhall Astra!)

P.Cummins · 8 Oct 2005, 18:18 (Ref:1427487)

Ugh...!!....Nasty!

Eoin Murray gets a seat in a works Alfa this year. Best of luck to him.

**FIRE** · 8 Oct 2005, 18:25 (Ref:1427501)

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Originally Posted by P.Cummins

Eoin Murray gets a seat in a works Alfa this year. Best of luck to him.

Who? Which championship?

Marcel ten Caat · 8 Oct 2005, 18:40 (Ref:1427518)

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Originally Posted by FIRE

Who? Which championship?

Is that a prize for winning the European Alfa Challenge?

P.Cummins · 8 Oct 2005, 19:09 (Ref:1427555)

Yes, he is awarded with a works Alfa drive for 2006.

**FIRE** · 8 Oct 2005, 20:38 (Ref:1427607)

All races? Or only one event?

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