Category | TCR Touring Car |
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Constructor | Hyundai Motorsport |
Technical specifications | |
Chassis | Hyundai i30 |
Length | 4,450 mm (175.2 in) |
Width | 1,950 mm (76.8 in) |
Wheelbase | 2,650 mm (104.3 in) |
Engine | Theta II (G4KH) 1,998 cc (121.9 cu in) 350 hp (261 kW; 355 PS) I4 turbocharged front-mounted, FWD |
Transmission | Xtrac 6-speed Sequential |
Weight | 1,265 kg (2,788.8 lb) |
Competition history | |
Debut | 2017 TCR International Series Zhejiang round |
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The project started in September 2016 with the help of Gabriele Tarquini and Alain Menu and the car completed its first test laps in April 2017. [1] The cars made their debut in the final rounds of the 2017 season of the TCR International Series, but they also set out for testing at this year's 24-hour race in Misano and at the TCR European Cup event on the Adria International Raceway. [2] In addition to the basic model, the car is also available in an Endurance version. In this case, ABS, additional headlights and accessories for external refueling are also included with the car. [2]
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