2007 Vectra

The current S2000 regulations used in the BTCC were first adopted in 2007, a move to bring the British championship in line with the World Touring Car Championship regulations, thus enabling all cars homologated by the FIA to compete in Britain on a level playing field.

Engine
  • 4 cylinder in line
  • transverse installation
  • 2000cc capacity
  • 16 valves, dual overhead camshafts with rockers
Oil cooling
  • Oil to air heat exchanger
Lubrication
  • Wet sump
Driveline
  • Transverse mounted 6 speed transmission
  • Straight cut
  • Sequential actuation
  • Choice of ratios
  • Mechnical plate differential
  • Front wheel drive
 
Body
  • Five door
  • Steel construction
  • Computer optimised roll cage for high
    torsional rigidity
Electrical
  • 12V System with Magnetti Marelli 90Amp Alternator
  • Pi Engine Control Unit
  • PI Logger & Dash Unit
Safety
  • Recaro Carbon/Kevlar seat
  • Sabelt 5 point harness
  • Plumbed in 5kg SPA foam fire extinguisher
Front Suspension
  • Racing design McPherson struts with lightweight lower wishbones and anti-roll bar
  • Penske damper units & Eibach springs.
Rear Suspension
  • Lightweight torsion beam with anti roll bar. Penske damper units & Eibach springs
Steering
  • Power assisted, high ratio rack and pinion
 
Wheels
  • 17" x 9"
Brakes
  • Hydraulically assisted dual circuit system
  • Single 4 pot calipers at the front with 332mm diameter ventilated discs
  • Single dual pot caliper at the back on 290mm diameter solid discs
Vehicle Weight
  • 1170Kg including driver
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