More spectacular WTCC cars approved

The World Motor Sport Council yesterday gave approval in principle for FIA World Touring Car Championship vehicles to get a major makeover for the 2014 edition of the series.
Thu 06.12.12, 7:07AM

According to a WMSC statement, “new Technical Regulations for 2014 Super 2000 cars were agreed in principle by the WMSC to provide for more spectacular cars with bigger aerodynamic devices and greater performance through weight reduction and power increase, while maintaining similar costs.

“More technical freedom will be allowed in order to cancel the current system of waivers and balance of performance,” the statement added. “However a balance of technology between front- and rear-wheel drive cars (balance of technologies) will be maintained.”

The WMSC also confirmed that the Brazilian round of the 2013 championship, originally slated for 27 July at the Autódromo Internacional de Curitiba has been removed from the calendar. It also revealed that from next season diesel cars will no longer be accepted in the championship