Super 2000
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| Super 2000 | |
|---|---|
| Motor racing formula | |
| Category | Touring cars Rally cars |
| Country or region | International |
| Championships | Various |
| Inaugural season | 2000 |
| Status | Active |
Super 2000, also known as S2000, is an FIA specification and classification for production based race cars. The specification is split to cover both rally and touring car racing. Super 2000 rally cars are also permitted to compete in Production World Rally Championship events as Group N cars.[1] The goal of the Super 2000 classification is to allow more manufacturers and privateers to race by reducing the cost of a competitive car. The World Rally Championship currently has three manufacturers currently fielding teams, while private teams rely on older cars from current manufacturers or from "works" teams that have left the WRC, such as Škoda or Mitsubishi.
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[edit] Manufacturers
The following manufacturers have a Super 2000 car currently in production, or slated for production in the near future:
- Fiat Super 2000 Grande Punto Abarth
- Ford Fiesta [2]
- Peugeot 207 RCup
- Skoda Fabia
- Toyota Corolla
- Volkswagon Polo S2000
[edit] Specifications
FIA specifications include the following:[3]
- Derived from production model, of which 2500 have been produced in the past year
- Maximum of 2 liter displacement
- Maximum of 280 bhp
- Normal Aspiration
- All wheel drive is permitted
- 6-speed sequential gearbox
- Front and rear McPherson suspension
- No electronic driver aids
- Maximum width of 1.8 meters
- Must be for sale at a maximum price of €168,000.[4]
[edit] Series
Super 2000 spec cars are currently run in:
- World Touring Car Championship
- British Touring Car Championship
- Intercontinental Rally Challenge
- Australian Rally Championship
- Italian Rally Championship
- Production World Rally Championship
