Japanese auto giant, Honda has unleashed
the beast in the form of Civic to compete in 2014 World Touring Car
Championship (WTCC). The car has been revamped to perfection and leaves
the onlooker completely awe-struck with its dynamical designing. With an
enlarged set of wheels, upgraded wheel aches, superior level
aerodynamic equipment and massive rear spoiler, new Honda Civic WTCC is
ready to contend for the prestigious title.
Addressing
the media, William de Braekeleer, the Motorsport Manager of Honda was
quoted as saying, “The windtunnel testing is finished and we have frozen
the aero on the car. Also it’s not just about the exterior package as
the new Honda Civic WTCC would boast of increased horsepower in
accordance with the new regulations which should possibly make the car
faster anywhere between three to five seconds per lap. 2009 world
champion Gabriele Tarquini along with Tiago Monteiro would be putting
the new Civic to the paces at the 2014 Championship.”
The car reflects prerequisite changes
enlisted in WTCC 2014 regulations. World Motor Sport Council (WMSC)
stated on this regard that, “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. However a balance
of technology between front- and rear-wheel drive cars (balance of
technologies) will be maintained.”
Honda
is the current title holder of WTCC 2013, managing to finish 20 podiums
and winning 4 awards. However, the upcoming fiesta will witness 9 time
World Racing Champion Sebastian Loeb competing in the event with his
Citroen C-Elysee. Seemingly, experts believe that Honda will have to
plan accordingly and even reassess the team strategies if they have to
defend the championship.
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