V8 Supercars: Series Boss Invites New Manufacturers

[armthehomeless]

THE V8 SUPERCAR CHAMPIONSHIP is set for an overhaul, with series boss Tony Cochrane calling upon car manufacturers to join an expanded series in 2012.

Cochrane has formed a new ‘Car of the Future’ committee, headed up by five-time Bathurst champion Mark Skaife, which will seek to secure involvement from additional manufacturers, breaking the current Ford and Holden duopoly.

All manufacturers are welcome to submit proposals to join the ever-growing Supercar circus, although the cars must meet certain conditions, including the mandatory use of a V8 engine and a top-end cost of $250,000.

[Source: The Motor Report]

[MaN|aC]

bring in the AMG's an M BEEMERS!

[tone]

I would'nt mind seeing someone dose the macedonian taxi around bathurst

[Birdhouse]

lets enter your Lincoln.........

[Nexus]

bring in the AMG's an M BEEMERS!

Second that motion....but where's the japanese representation?

lets enter your Lincoln.........

Second that motion too......I think it might lose out a little on corner speed...

[shakespeare]

Second that motion....but where's the japanese representation?

Lexus IS-F

I too would love to see some C63's and M3's belting around with the Falcodores

[MISSMPS]

Lexus IS-F

I too would love to see some C63's and M3's belting around with the Falcodores

mmmm yummy

[TD]

Assuming 4 door sedans and maybe coupes, RWD, V8 and under $250k retail in Oz (but not taking into account multi-valve engines, forced induction etc). If it was today possibilities in addition to Ford+Holden would be.

Sedans

BMW M3
BMW 550i
Audi A6 4.2
Audi A8 4.2
Chrysler 300C
Jaguar XF
Jaguar XJR
Lexus IS-F
Merc C63
Merc CLS500
Merc E63
Volvo S80

Coupes

Audi S5 4.2
BMW M3
BMW 650i
Jaguar XK or XKR
Merc CLK500
Merc CLK63

Not a bad list! You could also throw some smokeys in that may not be strictly production but could work within a silhouette formula which is pretty much what V8 Supercars is now, such as.

Toyota Camry/Aurion (with IS-F motor or basic pushrod 5 litre based on Toyota NASCAR block)
Nissan 370Z/Skyline/Maxima with VH series derived motor

[EVILMPS]

Assuming 4 door sedans and maybe coupes, RWD, V8 and under $250k retail in Oz (but not taking into account multi-valve engines, forced induction etc). If it was today possibilities in addition to Ford+Holden would be.

Sedans

BMW M3
BMW 550i
Audi A6 4.2
Audi A8 4.2
Chrysler 300C
Jaguar XF
Jaguar XJR
Lexus IS-F
Merc C63
Merc CLS500
Merc E63
Volvo S80

Coupes

Audi S5 4.2
BMW M3
BMW 650i
Jaguar XK or XKR
Merc CLK500
Merc CLK63

Not a bad list! You could also throw some smokeys in that may not be strictly production but could work within a silhouette formula which is pretty much what V8 Supercars is now, such as.

Toyota Camry/Aurion (with IS-F motor or basic pushrod 5 litre based on Toyota NASCAR block)
Nissan 370Z/Skyline/Maxima with VH series derived motor

Would love to see the 300C out there!
I thought that was what the pace-car was doing out there for the last couple of years, getting ready to promote Chrysler back into the Australian Touring Car scene...ah well...

[heath_303]

what about the new toyota crown, its a V8 isnt it ?