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2006 Provisional Car Classifications-updated 10-27-06


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This is the list of cars that have been classified or re-classified after the release of the Revised 2006 rules v.3.9.6 (4-17-06).

 

BMW M6 ('06+)---TTA* 10-8-06

 

Datsun 510 (96 hp)---TTG** 10-27-06

 

Datsun 510 (L20B swap)(117hp)---TTF** 10-27-06

 

Diasio D962R---TTR 7-20-06

 

Dodge Omni GLHS---TTE* 7-20-06

 

Eagle Talon 2.0L (135-140hp)---TTF 4-28-06

 

Fiat 128 1.1L (55-60 hp)---TTH* 8-7-06

 

Ford Pinto 1.6L---TTH* 6-20-06 new

 

Ford Pinto 2.3L---TTG 6-20-06 new

 

Ford Pinto 2.8L---TTG* 6-20-06 new

 

Mazda MX-6 ('88-'91)(2.2L, 110hp)---TTG 9-22-06 new

 

Mazda RX7 13B GSL-SE (1st gen)---TTE 3-29-06 changed (re-classified before the 3.9.6 revision, but a clerical error left it out of the rules)

 

Merkur XR4Ti (170hp turbo)---TTE* 10-27-06

 

MG Midget 1.1L, 1.3L, 1.5L---TTG** 6-20-06

 

Nissan Altima 3.5L---TTE** 10-8-06

 

Noble M12 GT-3R (332 hp 3.0L V6)---TTU 7-20-06

 

Noble M400 (425hp 3.0L V6)---TTR 7-20-06

 

Opel Mantra (80hp)---TTH** 10-27-06

 

Toyota Tercel ('88-'90)(78hp)---TTH** 9-22-06

 

VW Scirocco 1.8L DOHC---TTF 10-27-06 re-classed

 

 

This is the list of cars that were classified or re-classified after the release of the 2006 rules but prior to the release of the version 3.9.6 revision. All of these have been incorporated into the TT Rules v.3.9.6

 

Austin Mini 1L (<40 hp)---TTH 1-30-06 new

 

Austin Mini 1L, 1.1L (40-47hp)---TTH 1-30-06 new

 

BMW 2002 ('68-'74)---TTG** 1-25-06 new

 

BMW 2002 ('75-'76) (2403#)---TTG* 1-25-06 new

 

BMW 2002tii (130hp)---TTF* 1-25-06 new

 

BMW M-Coupe/Roadster (240hp)---TTD* changed

 

Chevrolet Corvette C4 ('85-'91)---TTD* 1-16-06 changed

 

Chevrolet Corvette C4 ('92-'96)---TTC 1-16-06 changed

 

Chevrolet Corvette C4 (LT4 option)(330hp)---TTC* 2-19-06 new--may update to GS tire size.

 

Ford Focus 2.0L (16v Zetec)---TTF 2-16-06 changed

 

Honda Accord 2.2L---TTG** 2-21-06 changed

 

Honda Civic Coupe 1.8L ('06)---TTF* 1-18-06 changed

 

Honda Civic del Sol S (<107hp)---TTG** 4-5-06 new

 

Honda Civic del Sol Si (<128hp)---TTF 4-5-06 new

 

Honda Civic del Sol VTEC (DOHC 1.6L)---TTE 4-5-06 new

 

Honda Civic Si 2.0L ('06) (197hp)---TTE 1-18-06

changed

 

Mazda RX7 12A---TTG** 2-27-06 changed

 

Mazda RX7 13B (2nd gen)---TTE* 2-27-06 changed

 

Mercedes Benz 190E 2.3 (16v)---TTF** 2-2-06 new

 

Mercury Capri 1.6L, 2.0L ('72-'74), 2.3L & 2.8L ('76-'77)---TTH* 2-20-06 new

 

Mercury Capri 2.0L ('71)(100hp), 2.6L & 2.8L ('72-'74)---TTG* 2-20-06 new

 

Nissan 240SX SOHC ('89-'90) 140 hp---TTG** 1-26-06 changed (has been separated from generic 240SX class in TTF)

 

Nissan 350Z ('03-'05)(287hp)---TTC 1-30-06 changed

 

Nissan 350Z ('06+)(300hp)---TTC* 2-20-06 changed

 

Nissan 350Z Roadster ('06)---PTD** 2-20-06 new

 

Nissan 350Z Track Model ('03-'04)---TTC* 1-30-06 changed

 

Nissan 350Z Track Model ('05+), 35th Anniv, Grand T.---TTC** 2-20-06 changed

 

Nissan Pulsar NX 1.8L (125hp)---TTG 4-12-06 new

 

Nissan Sentra SE-R ('91-'94) 2.0L (140hp)---TTF 1-12-06 new

 

Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais 2.3L Turbo Quad4---TTE* 4-10-06

 

Pontiac Formula '87 5.0L (215hp)---TTE 3-8-06 new

 

Renault Alliance 1.4L (60hp)---TTH 2-3-06 new

 

Renault Alliance 1.7L (85hp)---TTG 2-3-06 new

 

Renault Alliance 2.0L GTA---TTG* 2-3-06 new

 

Saab 900 Turbo SPG ('85-'89)---TTF** 4-19-06 new

 

Saab 900 Turbo SPG ('89-'90)---TTE 4-19-06 new

 

Scion tC S/C (TRD) (200hp)---TTE* 2-15-06 new

 

Subaru Impreza 1.8L (FWD)---TTG* 2-3-06 new

 

Subaru Impreze 1.8L (AWD)---TTG* 2-3-06 new

 

Subaru Legacy ('90-'94)---TTG** 2-15-06 changed

 

Subaru Legacy ('95-'99)---TTF 2-15-06 changed

 

Subaru Legacy ('00-'05)---TTF* 2-15-06 changed

 

Subaru Legacy Turbo AWD ('91-'94)---TTF* 2-13-06 new

 

Subaru WRX 2.5L (06+)---TTD** 3-29-06 changed

 

Toyota Celica GT ('00-'05)---TTF* 2-15-06 added years

 

Toyota Celica GTS ('00-'05)---TTE** 2-15-06 changed

 

Toyota Corolla FX-16 GT-S---TTG* 2-3-06 new

 

Toyota Corolla SR5('79-'83)(3TC)---TTH* 2-20-06 new

 

Toyota MR2 ('85-'89)---TTG* (with 2380 curb wt.) 2-16-06 changed to correct curb weight

 

Toyota Yaris ('07+) (106hp)---TTG* 2-3-06 new

 

Triumph Spitfire MK 2 (75hp, 1147cc)---TTG** 3-8-06 new

 

Volvo 242 GLT---TTF 2-5-06 new

 

VW GTI 2.0L Turbo ('06+) (200hp)---TTE 4-14-06 new

 

VW GTI 1.8L 8v (105hp)---TTG* (down from TTF) 1-20-06 changed

 

VW GTI 1.8L 16v (123hp)---TTF (down from TTE) 1-20-06 changed

 

VW GTI 2.0L 8v ('95-'98 ) (115 hp)---TTG* (up from TTG) 1-20-06 changed

 

VW GTI 2.0L 8v ('99-'00) (115 hp)---TTG (clarified years) 1-20-06 changed

 

VW GTI 2.0L 16v (134 hp)---TTF (up from TTG**) 1-20-06 changed

 

VW Rabbit 1.5L (62 hp)---TTH 1-30-06 new

 

VW Rabbit 1.6L (54 hp)---TTH 1-30-06 new

 

VW Rabbit 1.7L (74 hp)---TTH* 1-30-06 new

 

VW Rabbit GTI 1.8L (90hp)---TTG* 1-30-06 new

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Here's even a tougher one... Where would a World Challenge Touring Car classed at?

 

I would think TTU...since you've already listed some WC GT in TTR.

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I would let them just use the points method and fall where they may. Most would fall into TTU or maybe TTA for some of the slower ones. Andrie Hartanto ran in World Challenge at Laguna Seca in his H1 Honda, and it is not a TTU car by any stretch. Some of the Stasis Audi's are TTU cars.

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I posted this in another thread, but this seems like a more appropriate place...

 

"I'd like to submit a point for clarity, and because it affects me directly (as well as other Mini drivers). Regarding the Austin (classic) Mini - You have listed three possibilities for base class - all Cooper variations. There are in fact MANY variations of the Mini, but for basic comparison, you should be aware that the cars which carry the Cooper designation are very specific in their differences from a standard Mini. ALL Cooper cars (S and non S Coopers) have a center main bearing strap, different head (12G945 as opposed to a 12G940) which included high lift ratio rockers, and a different exhaust header. The S cars had a different intake manifold which was coupled with a PAIR of SU carburetors instead of a single SU carb. These varied through the production range from 1 1/4 inch to 1 1/2 inch to the latest 38mm updated design (basically the same flow as the 1.5in, but with an integrated float bowl).

This applies to me in that my car in NOT a Cooper of any sort, and it would be GREAT if I wasn't assigned an automatic 7pt penalty! The Cooper cars are indeed a higher performance car than the standard Mini. The Cooper cars' modifications were engineered by John Cooper Garage, and began to show up as factory implemented options in the mid-sixties.

 

Edit. The head designation of 12G945 for the Cooper cars only applies to the 1275 engine series. I believe the 998 and 1071 cars have a different head - but memory fails me as to the specific numbers."

 

There are numerous other differences, but these are the main performance upgrades.

 

If you don't feel justified in removing the automatic 7pt penalty, can I ask why it's there for the base model car?

 

Thanks,

Vince Pack

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Regarding the Austin (classic) Mini - The Cooper cars are indeed a higher performance car than the standard Mini. There are numerous differences,

Thanks,

Vince Pack

Vince, I really never expected to see any non-Cooper Austin Mini's. But, great. I agree that the base Mini's should be in TTH, and have listed them by hp above. The reason they are separated is so I have an accurate listing of the curb weights in case an owner uses the alternate method of weight reduction. Although, there doesn't seem to be too much weight to reduce to start with.

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Greg,

Thanks for the additional considerations. I REALLY hope you aren't the only one having to research all this stuff. I provided all that detail to (hopefully) ease the burden. I know WAY TOO much about Minis - if I could only channel my ability to retain trivia into something good for mankind...

 

If you every have any questions regarding the British Leyland A or A+ series motor or the classic Mini, I can help.

 

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Your kidding about the WC cars right.

 

They would all be TTR I would assume. You ever look at the times they turn. They are full on race cars.

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Your kidding about the WC cars right.

 

They would all be TTR I would assume. You ever look at the times they turn. They are full on race cars.

 

No, I'm not kidding. I can run my Spec SRT car in WCTC if I want, and I probably wouldn't come in last either--my times would place me in the back 1/3 of the field, though. WC Touring Cars are not tube frame racecars. They are production models converted into racecars just like all of ours. Our USTCC times are off of WCTC fastest times by about 3-4 seconds, but they really start to come in at about mid-pack in WCTC. Our USTCC cars are not TTR, or even TTU. That's why I said that some of the WCTC would be TTU, but some would probably end up in TTA, depending on the extent of their mods. WC Grand Touring cars are TTR cars for the most part.

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And......some ran 1:51.x, and some GT cars ran sub 1:40's. They don't run the same configuration as us. They go wide on turn 7b (I think that's the number) instead of making the sharper turn into the S's. I'm not sure which configuration is faster, though.

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And......some ran 1:51.x, and some GT cars ran sub 1:40's. They don't run the same configuration as us. They go wide on turn 7b (I think that's the number) instead of making the sharper turn into the S's. I'm not sure which configuration is faster, though.

 

Interesting. I wonder which one is faster too.

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And......some ran 1:51.x, and some GT cars ran sub 1:40's. They don't run the same configuration as us. They go wide on turn 7b (I think that's the number) instead of making the sharper turn into the S's. I'm not sure which configuration is faster, though.

 

Interesting. I wonder which one is faster too.

 

Running wide should be slower. Are you guys positive they used the extension at 7b? I think the pro's have a distinct advantage at a track like Infineon where it's extremely technical and takes a ver large PAIR to exploit the quickest turns. The Turner BMW ran Buttonwillow #13 CW in 1:56 at the '04 time attack, the Stasis B6 A4 with the 1.8T motor ran it in 1:57 at the '05 time attack (note: the bus-stop is faster as of '05). Those times are what I would consider quick TTA or mid-pack TTU times. And you can be assured that those cars were making a little extra power than the normal WCTC trim.

 

So while the faster WC touring cars may warrant the TTU classing, I don't think it's fair to lump them all into TTU especially with the stipulation of a "touring" class being that the cars don't necesserily make a lot of power. Another fact up for consideration is that touring cars are very difficult to drive because they are still "momentum" cars which suddenly get a lot faster in the hands of a professional driver. Don't expect the typical Time Trialer to break off those 1:56's in the old Turner car.

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Added later model Celicas--increased GTS base class

Added Supercharged Scion tC

Changed Ford Focus 2.0 16v Zetec classing

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