Details unveiled for new V8 Supercars regulations in 2017

The V8 Supercars organisation has unveiled details for the new ”Gen2” regulations set for introduction in 2017. The main changes include smaller and turbo charged engines, as well as new body types.

“It is imperative to keep the sport relevant to the current environment, entertaining and, critically, viable for the race teams,” said V8 Supercars CEO James Warburton.

“The current climate in world motorsport is absolutely clear. Manufacturers want choice in what they go racing with, otherwise they won’t participate. They want their DNA represented and so do we. We will not compromise our DNA – fast, loud and fierce racing.”

The five main points of the new 2017 Gen2 regulations are:

– V8 Supercars to maintain high-octane, dynamic racing platform – fast, loud and aggressive
– Gen2 Supercar opens the sport to new engine and body configurations, alongside V8 engines
– Increased relevance to manufacturers, race fans, teams and sponsors
– DNA remains front engine, rear wheel drive, four seat configuration
– V8 Supercars reveals refreshed master brand as the sports’ identity from 2015.

The changes mean that existing and new manufacturers can from 2017 enter a two-door coupé with a four or six cylinder turbo charged engine, alongside the current layout of four-door sedans with naturally aspirated engines.

“The sheer brute power and sound of V8 Supercars is synonymous with the sport. A key area will be retaining the acoustic effect of high powered race cars no matter the engine or make,” said Warburton.

Two working groups within the V8 Supercars organisation will over the coming months work on the details of the new regulations, focusing on that no engine or body configuration will get an advantage or disadvantage over another.

The details of the new regulations will be finalised towards the end of 2015, enabling testing of the new cars from February 2016.