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Old 3 Aug 2012, 11:27 (Ref:3115561)   #26
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Auto Action this week indicated that the 4th manufacturer might be Mercedes, but there would be no factory involvement.

Mercedes had apparently given permission for their bodyshape to be used, but would have no involvement in the program beyond that.
Not entirely correct. The article actual says that a team "would need to get
permission to use Mercedes IP" but as of this very moment "no one has even asked them".

As time drags on, the possibility of a 4th manufacturer, factory involvement
or not, is becoming less likely.
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Old 3 Aug 2012, 12:20 (Ref:3115587)   #27
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Old 4 Aug 2012, 08:25 (Ref:3115883)   #28
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Mid 90's Hyundai Excel, driven by some ugly fat chick with attitude, cigarette shoved in mouth, fluffy dice hanging off the rear vision mirror and 2" exhaust!
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Old 4 Aug 2012, 08:30 (Ref:3115886)   #29
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2. Toyota has denied it ad infinitum. They have never shown any interest in V8 Supercars. The change in attitude would be seismic for this to even be considered by them.
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Wasn't some time ago that a spokesperson for the above mentioned worlds largest appliance maker said something along the lines of ' we don't get involved in pushrod engined motorsport" then promptly kissed NASCARS @ss to gain admittence?

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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Old 4 Aug 2012, 23:02 (Ref:3116146)   #30
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Read "UGLY!!!!!!!!"
I disagree entirely. But I actually think Volkswagen (Passat) would make a good 4th manufacturer.
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Old 4 Aug 2012, 23:18 (Ref:3116149)   #31
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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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Old 4 Aug 2012, 23:51 (Ref:3116159)   #32
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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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Old 4 Aug 2012, 23:57 (Ref:3116160)   #33
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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 ?
Its funny that the only new Toyota in recent memory that sells off the shelves before they even get there is actually for all intents and purposes a Subaru..

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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Old 4 Aug 2012, 23:58 (Ref:3116161)   #34
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Old 5 Aug 2012, 01:26 (Ref:3116173)   #35
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Mid 90's Hyundai Excel, driven by some ugly fat chick with attitude, cigarette shoved in mouth, fluffy dice hanging off the rear vision mirror and 2" exhaust!
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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Old 5 Aug 2012, 05:45 (Ref:3116212)   #36
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So none of you think it's Mazda, even after their reps were giving a grand tour of the facilities at PI this year?

Does Mazda even have a suitable engine?
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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Old 5 Aug 2012, 05:55 (Ref:3116214)   #37
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Old 5 Aug 2012, 07:35 (Ref:3116228)   #38
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Old 5 Aug 2012, 09:06 (Ref:3116249)   #39
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do you have a link? have been doing some searching and not found anything?
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Old 5 Aug 2012, 09:45 (Ref:3116255)   #40
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Its official: Toyota is the 4th Manufacturer as of 6:00pm , August 2012.
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Old 5 Aug 2012, 09:59 (Ref:3116260)   #41
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Its official: Toyota is the 4th Manufacturer as of 6:00pm , August 2012.
Have you been smokin' again FAS?
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Old 5 Aug 2012, 10:13 (Ref:3116266)   #42
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Have you been smokin' again FAS?
FAS33 has never been one to back up any thing he types... so call it null and void until an official release
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Old 5 Aug 2012, 10:16 (Ref:3116268)   #43
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FAS33 has never been one to back up any thing he types... so call it null and void until an official release
Yep, my thoughts exackery!
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VW's motorsport program has always been very specific to Europe. I can't see them getting involved.
Well if you think VAG and not just VW then you have an all-conquering Supertouring team of note, who is currently a COTF builder... Not to mention a couple of VW Beetle RSi models that ran around as a factory effort in the GT class of the day?

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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Well if you think VAG and not just VW then you have an all-conquering Supertouring team of note, who is currently a COTF builder... Not to mention a couple of VW Beetle RSi models that ran around as a factory effort in the GT class of the day?

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?
Should be fine... as long as VW dont build the gearboxes...
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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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The deal would have seen its high-performance arm Mercedes AMG in Germany supply engines and technical assistance through its Customer Sports program, linked to long-time Ford squad Stone Brothers Racing
Mercedes-Benz rules out V8 Supercars program
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“Obviously there are people and teams who want MB in V8 Supercars, but there will not be a factory team."

Leaving the door open?
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Old 8 Aug 2012, 04:38 (Ref:3117411)   #50
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Well, up until this morning my sources were correct.....
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