Mercedes to join V8's

[Dr. Venkman]

Here is the link to the full article on The Australians Website

To quote from it :

...V8 Supercars Australia is expected to open the door again with the unveiling of its Car of the Future template that will relax rules governing components such as engines and suspension -- while continuing to run it as a series exclusively for V8s.

Hyundai, Toyota and BMW have also been suggested as new entrants.

The article claims that skaifey could be behind the wheel of a silver arrow.


Although it wont be a factory team, as for some reason the Asia Pacific branch of Merc is not allowed to go racing.


Good to see other manufacturers coming in as well, Tojo and BMW I know build V8 engines, but Hyundai? Really?


I reckon it will be good for the series, I think that some of the struggling teams switching to the new manufacturers in droves in a bid to be more competitive, if they get the support from them, it can only be good, more drivers coming through or going o/s to gain experience in other series



What do you think?

[D'Artagnan]

Hmmm...didn't they do this a while ago, and when no Aussie cars won, they changed the rules?

I may be wrong but I recall after the GTR/Sierra era, BMW wanted to race a V8 sedan (5 series) and the rules were hastily changed to prevent BMW running.

Personally I'm all for it. I think the V8's lost a lot when they went to a two make series with cars that are no longer based on production vehicles but are merely shells on almost identical chassis designs.

But that's just me

[Waikikablukar]

About time they let some different cars into the races. Keep the rules similar but have a few more manufacturers. Will be interesting to see how Ford and Holden go against the german cars

[likefry]

I'd rather watch v8 touring cars then just holden and ford.

I reckon it would be heaps better for competition

[kenty]

what the...?

this could revive the sport so much its a brilliant idea

[speed3]

Could be awesome, especially with rule changes allowing teams greater freedom. Makes sense form a business perspective too. This opens the way for a lot of new sponsors, even more so if they continue to increase the number of overseas races. Not that WA fans will get to see them.

[Orson]

...and then we could all go to Barbagal.....oh wai...

[Desmo]

I give it a year before the bogans get sick of their old, shit cars being beaten before the rules are changed back.

[IGS]

Will keep them on their toes at least.

[datsikk]

if the new falcon is going to be a fwd car, they will need to change the rules overwise it will becaome a 1 make series.

[Desmo]

Did you even read the op?

[mcmurray]

This is good news. Holden and Ford need some healthy competition.

[Blazon]

makes it more interesting!

They will give Holden & Ford a run for their money.

Govt just need to fix Wanneroo so we can get a closer look!

[RodR]

Toyota would have to use a Lexus based car like the ISF as all the Toyota sedans are FWD

[BennyT]

hyundai makes a v8 its just that we dont get it here (its the genesis in the US)
by all reports its actually a pretty good car so i reckon they could create a race engine

would be good to have a proper touring car series again
maybe thisll get barbs upgraded quicker

[Pkunk]

Toyota would have to use a Lexus based car like the ISF as all the Toyota sedans are FWD

Hint: there are Toyota badged RWD sedans... Just not in Australia

[Shady7/8]

Wonder how long they keep moving the goal posts for before the new outfits pull the pin.

You know like they did to Toyota last time...

[shmoo]

awesome!

remember back in the good old days when Mark Skafe (spelling?) used to smash it in a Toyota. They absolutely dominated the field.

Aussie touring cars appears to actually be a very successful franchise and it would be great to see it expanded. Especially given the inevitable fact that Ford will stop making a falcon in the not too distant future.

[Desmo]

Wonder how long they keep moving the goal posts for before the new outfits pull the pin.

You know like they did to Toyota last time...

You mean Nissan, right?
I think the whole point of this is to introduce some new cars And cornering ability into the mix and ignite some interest and enthusiasm into a very boring, tired old race series.

[Brendon]

all the bogans will be shattered when they realise that their falcons and commonwhores are pieces of rubbish compared to proper cars.

would love to see a hyundai making em piss blood

is an R8 a touring car?