Pre 2013 Touring Cars

Photo: Steve Jackman

The CTCRC Pre-13 Touring Cars Championship is for competitors participating in two-wheel drive, four-seat saloon/hatchback or coupé cars marketed between 1st January 2003 and 31st December 2012 of which more than 5000 examples were manufactured in any 12-month period during the overall production run between these dates.

  1. All cars are subject to approval of eligibility by the Championship Organisers.
  2. Engine capacity shall not to exceed 2,500cc (plus permitted overbore).

The car specifications are as follows:

Engine:

All internal engine components are free.

It is permitted to re-bore the standard size cylinder block up to a maximum of plus 0.065” (1.651mm).

Induction Systems:

Original production induction type for forced induction vehicles to be retained. Naturally aspirated vehicles are permitted to use Individual Throttle Bodies.  Air filter type is free.

Gearbox:

Transmissions are free. Sequential transmissions are permitted.

Brakes:

Brake systems are free providing Championship Regulation 9.11b to 9.11e inclusive is respected.

Carbon disks are prohibited.

ABS systems are prohibited, unless fitted in production in which case they must be to production specification.

Suspension:

Suspension is free provided the original suspension operating principle must remain unaltered.

Tyres:

Vehicles may only use treaded tyres listed in NCR List 1A/ 1B/ 1C.

Coordinator:
Stuart Caie

The ​class ​structure is as follows:

Class A

1900cc to 2500cc

Class B

1750cc to 1899cc

Class C

1500cc to 1749cc

Class D

1300cc to 1499cc

Class E

Up to 1299cc

Class W

Limited Racing Member

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