The Official V8 Supercars Thread

[Alien DNA]

Discuss anything V8 Supercars here!

What peoples thoughts on the new manufacturers joining the category? I know this is a can of worms, but i think it will make for more exciting racing

Here is the new Nissan.

http://www.news.com.au/sport/motor-s...-1226506434402

[Valencia]

Im a big of the v8s have been for many many years there is nothing better than being at the track of course i think the two new teams will be better for the sport your going to open up to more people well thats what i think it cant be bad for the sport as seen it has grown in numbers in the last couple of years and the racing is better as well long live v8racing
and please no negative comments if you dont like it dont watch it simple

[Alien DNA]

Im a big of the v8s have been for many many years there is nothing better than being at the track of course i think the two new teams will be better for the sport your going to open up to more people well thats what i think it cant be bad for the sport as seen it has grown in numbers in the last couple of years and the racing is better as well long live v8racing
and please no negative comments if you dont like it dont watch it simple

Well said Glacier....please no negative comments!!

Bathurst every year is my christmas....its the one day of the year that the family knows not to bother me or expect anything from me...ie getting my arse off the couch

Does anyone know what engine Nissan is using? Ive been told its a destroked Patrol V8....doesnt sound right if you ask me. Can anyone shed any light on the matter?

BTW, i think Benz will dominate when they arrive in 2013

[hj308]

I did read somewhere in the last few days that it was the same motor that is to be released in the New Patrol in OZ and I think they said it was a quad cam??

[Alien DNA]

Rumors might be true then

I'm not up to speed with all the rules and regs, but i thought any competing manufacturer had to have a V8 production car to compete in the series!!!

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Must admit, i'm pretty partial to the new Benz

[benvanman]

Yeah I think your right , as a production car the Altima is a 2.5 v6 front wheel drive . If they did bring them out as v8 rear wheel drive they would be good I recon.


My bad they are 2.5 4 cyl or 3.5 v6

[Alien DNA]

Nissan do have a V8 of their own, thats from a big 4wd. Some interesting reading

http://http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_VK_engine

The V8 Supercar engine looks like a great bit gear

http://www.v8supercars.com.au/champi...4/default.aspx

[SandmanMuscle]

888 racing will be hard to bea. I think merc and Nissan won't go as well as you'd think in the first year. Might have some late season form though. Depending what drivers they can snatch up.

[wbute]

------- hope that wasn't too negative.

Maybe it will win back some of the fans who got sick of the two make racing. Was a bit like watching a football competition with only two teams in it. Actually what would be good would be if there was some natural dominance from one manufacturer to give a bit of real passion. Thats what made the touring cars great in the 70's and 80's. Actually that could really go for all sports these days.

[agr071]

and please no negative comments

I'm going to break this rule.
Car looks good Owner/Drivers are wankers.

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888 racing will be hard to beat.

Hope this is true.