2006 World Touring Car Championship

[MALDI]

Alfa didn't do so bad in the first round of the WTCC considering it was unclear if they would even field an entry this season.

http://www.fiawtcc.com/

Wouldn't it be like them to win it all when not really trying!

(Well, we can all hope, can't we?)

[Farace]

A lot has changed since the last time I looked at the site. Nice to see Tarquini with a ride, albeit for SEAT. Where is Giovanardi?

Now, I realize Alfa is running "last year's cars" basically, with the 156. Can I assume that everyone else is running their latest models?

[MALDI]

As I understand it, the new president of Alfa had the idea in the Fall that the new 159 was a luxury sedan and not a sport sedan. This meant that (in his mind) racing the 159 would sully its luxury image. BUT Alfa had a contract with NTechnology to run the Alfa factory touring car effort through the 2006 season. After the legal wrangling was concluded there was no time to prepare an all-new 159 race car, so they'll race the 156 for another year. This is why it was surprising they did so well. On the other hand Monza is their "home track".

NTechnology
http://www.ntechnology.it

[AdrianoM]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Farace Where is Giovanardi?

[MALDI]

Nice picture of 156s at Monza:

[AdrianoM]

These are also good:
http://www.italiaspeed.com/2006/moto...e/gallery.html

[Denny164l]

Quote:

Originally Posted by MALDI As I understand it, the new president of Alfa had the idea in the Fall that the new 159 was a luxury sedan and not a sport sedan. This meant that (in his mind) racing the 159 would sully its luxury image. BUT Alfa had a contract with NTechnology to run the Alfa factory touring car effort through the 2006 season. After the legal wrangling was concluded there was no time to prepare an all-new 159 race car, so they'll race the 156 for another year. This is why it was surprising they did so well. On the other hand Monza is their "home track". NTechnology http://www.ntechnology.it

[MALDI]

But Denny, tell us how you really feel!

[RossoGTV4Me]

N.Technology together with Alfa Romeo Racing Team takes part in the FIA World Touring Car Championship for Alfa Romeo.

It competes with the new Alfa Romeo 156 Super 2000, designed, developed and managed by N.Technology.
http://www.ntechnology.it/2005/programmaalfa.asp

Engine Front transversal, 4 cylindres in line
Capacity 1998 cc
Power 260 cv at 8500 rpm
Fuel feed Magneti Marelli electronic system integrated with injection
Intake Single throttle diam. 64 mm
Traction Front wheel drive
Clutch Single disc diam. 200 mm
Gearbox 5 gear + rev, front engagement
Differential NT mechanic limited slip differential
Brakes Front: 295 mm discs, Brembo 4 pots calipers
Rear: 278 mm discs, Brembo 2 pots calipers
Brake bias adjustable on pedal box
Rear brake bias adjustable by driver
Steering Rack and pinion, with electric pump servo assistance
Suspensions 4 ways adjustable shocks absorbers
Front: Double “A” arms
Rear: McPherson strut
Wheels OZ aluminium alloy wheels
9 x 17

Aerodynamics Front splitter (80mm from the ground)
Tunable rear spoiler

Weight 1140 kg (driver included)

[dretceterini]

Quote:

Originally Posted by RosoGTV4Me N.Technology together with Alfa Romeo Racing Team takes part in the FIA World Touring Car Championship for Alfa Romeo. It competes with the new Alfa Romeo 156 Super 2000, designed, developed and managed by N.Technology. http://www.ntechnology.it/2005/programmaalfa.asp Engine Front transversal, 4 cylindres in line Capacity 1998 cc Power 260 cv at 8500 rpm Fuel feed Magneti Marelli electronic system integrated with injection Intake Single throttle diam. 64 mm Traction Front wheel drive Clutch Single disc diam. 200 mm Gearbox 5 gear + rev, front engagement Differential NT mechanic limited slip differential Brakes Front: 295 mm discs, Brembo 4 pots calipers Rear: 278 mm discs, Brembo 2 pots calipers Brake bias adjustable on pedal box Rear brake bias adjustable by driver Steering Rack and pinion, with electric pump servo assistance Suspensions 4 ways adjustable shocks absorbers Front: Double “A” arms Rear: McPherson strut Wheels OZ aluminium alloy wheels 9 x 17 Aerodynamics Front splitter (80mm from the ground) Tunable rear spoiler Weight 1140 kg (driver included)

[RossoGTV4Me]

http://www.ntechnology.it/2005/temp2...per2000(my2003)

This one seems to have more HP.
Engine Front transversal, 4 cylindres in line
Capacity 1998 cc
Power 275 cv at 8450 rpm
Fuel feed Magneti Marelli electronic system integrated with injection
Intake Single throttle diam. 64 mm
Traction Front wheel drive
Clutch Carbon double discs diam. 184 mm
Gearbox 6 gear + rev, sequential, front engagement with cut-off
Differential NT mechanic limited slip differential
Brakes Front: 330 mm discs, Brembo 4 pots calipers
Rear: 278 mm discs, Brembo 2 pots calipers
Brake Bias adjustable on pedal box
Rear brake bias adjustable by driver
Steering Rack and pinion, with electric pump servo assistance
Suspensions 4 ways adjustable shocks absorbers
Front: Double “A” arms
Rear: McPherson strut
Wheels OZ aluminium alloy wheels
9 x 17
Aerodynamics Front splitter (80mm from the ground)
Tunable rear spoiler
Weight 1140 kg (driver included)

Quote:

Originally Posted by dretceterini Have some rules ben changed, as they were saying they had 20 more horsepower (280+) as long as 3 years ago!

[MALDI]

Ooops, Alfa didn't do so well in rounds 3 & 4 in France.

Points standings after 4 rounds:

1 BMW 54
2 SEAT 48
3 Alfa Romeo 28
4 Chevrolet 26

[Farace]

Twenty points behind SEAT, and only two points ahead of Chevy? Yuck.

[AdrianoM]

It was really sad to see Leon and Lacetti taking over Alfa (Eurosport did not show it, but it could be noticed as race standings were appearing lap from lap). Quite a disgrace for the Italian manufacturer.

[pepiot]

i think that all the two liters in that class have more than 300 hp , ten years ago it was the rule for a two liter super tourism ! i think it maters with politic ...