BMW has won the 2005 WTCC

[dansplace]

BMW wrapped up the World Touring Car Championship at Macau this weekend - the winning team was a small team (RBM team) which defeated the factory-backed AC schnitzer team.

 

[147GTA]

Re: BMW has won the 2005 WTCC

I was very happy to see that UK team win instead of AC Sch. But I was sad to see Alfa's bad performance...well at least they came in first in this race, but the BMWs are always better...

 

[Shaun]

Re: BMW has won the 2005 WTCC

Looking for '96 till present BTCC, ETCC, WTCC, DTM, WRC official annual review DVDs, if they exist. Have been unsuccessful cept for 1 BTCC DVD. Does anyone have a source?

 

[Apogee89]

Re: BMW has won the 2005 WTCC

Enjoyed watching the salon race and rather unfortunate to see the main title contenders crashing out.

What surprised me most was to see the Chevrolets so competitive.....I hear the commentator say its their 1st year.

 

[Azrielsc]

Re: BMW has won the 2005 WTCC

Kudos to the BMWs as its the last yr that they are using the E46 platform! Clean sweep man! WOOT!

 

[Shaun]

Re: BMW has won the 2005 WTCC

Enjoyed watching the salon race and rather unfortunate to see the main title contenders crashing out.

What surprised me most was to see the Chevrolets so competitive.....I hear the commentator say its their 1st year.

The funny thing is that the Chevrolets are actually Daewoos.

They are strong because of GM's money, a great driver and very good design and development companies - Ray Mallock Limited and Swindon Race Engines, both very familiar with this type of racing. CAD to testing in 10 months.. same for GT program Saleen.

 

[rodders]

Re: BMW has won the 2005 WTCC

Any idea why they're not using the E90?

 

[dansplace]

Re: BMW has won the 2005 WTCC

I think I heard Dr Mario Theissen mentioned that this will the the last touring car race for the E46. Since this was an impt race to secure the championship, they probably stuck to prudence and use a platform and car that worked.

 

[rodders]

Re: BMW has won the 2005 WTCC

Will have to see how the E90 performs when it's time comes.