Italian engineering company Romeo Ferraris have distributed the first pictures of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta TCR they are developing.
“It has been hard work, because we had in mind the target of running the Giulietta before the end of the season. Finally the first car was completed and the engine tested on the bench with promising results. We are now ready to begin the technical development on the track,” said Mario Ferraris.
The company hoped to complete the maiden test during the first week in November, in time to fly the car to Macau and take part in the final event of the TCR International Series.
“Unfortunately that plan proved to be a bit too optimistic. On top of this, we did not want to risk that lack of preparation and experience could affect our first appearance in the championship. Especially not on a difficult track like Macau!” explained Ferraris.
The Giulietta TCR is due to be tested in the middle of next week somewhere in Italy with Mario Ferraris and former Alfa Romeo WTCC factory driver Salvatore Tavano sharing driving duties.
The Italian engineering firm has planned to produce the first contingent of ten TCR cars by April 2016. The estimated selling price will be 98,000 euros (plus data acquisition and tax).
The Giulietta TCR at a glance
Engine – 4 cylinder in line, 1742cc
Transmission – front-wheel drive, Sadev 6-speed dog-ring gearbox
Suspension – front: McPherson, rear: multi-link axle
Brakes – front: 6-piston callipers, 378mm discs, rear: 4-piston callipers, 290mm discs
Dimensions – length 4351mm, width 1950mm, wheelbase 2659mm
High resolution pictures are available for download here
