| Category | Touring cars |
|---|---|
| Country or region | Argentina |
| Inaugural season | 1979 |
| Drivers' champion | Matías Rossi |
| Teams' champion | Toyota Team Argentina |
| Makes' champion | Toyota |
| Official website | tc2000.com.ar |
| Current season | |
The TC 2000 Championship (Turismo Competición 2000) is a touring car racing series held in Argentina since 1979. It's considered the most advanced racing car series in South America and one of the top 10 touring car series in the world.
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Engines are limited to 2000 cc and modifications are limited to reduce running costs and bring equal opportunities to every team. Variable valve timing, variable intake geometry, anti-lock braking systems and traction control are forbidden.
Starting in 2012 season, V8 engines will be replacing actual ones. They will be provided by Radical Performance Engines.
Works teams include:
There are also many private teams, which use cars such as the Volkswagen Golf, Chevrolet Astra and Honda Civic. In the 1980s cars like the Renault Fuego, Ford Taunus and Peugeot 504 were used.
| Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | 11th | 12th | 13th | 14th | 15th | Pole |
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| Points | 26 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
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