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.
