The International Automobile Federation \u2013 FIA, announced today that it has revised the regulations in the WTCC Touring Championship regarding Diesel engines.<\/p>\n
Starting in 2008, diesel engines will thus be more regulated and almost restricted to compete equally with gasoline engines.<\/p>\n
In 2007, Seat was the first team to introduce a TDi engine on the circuits. Quickly proving to be much more efficient than gasoline, BMW also started developing a similar engine for the start of the 08 season. However, to not disadvantage other teams and as Chevrolet recommended, all cars equipped with TDi Diesel will be regulated.<\/p>\n
Initially, the air pressure as well as the fuel pressure injected at each explosion will be limited. Subsequently, the air\/diesel mixture inserted will be reduced.<\/p>\n
The president of the WTCC, Jonathan Ashman, commented: \u00ab The exact conditions of the new regulations have not yet been disclosed, but the settings of each team will be controlled by a unit verified by the officials. Thus, no cheating possible. \u00bb<\/p>\n
\u00ab However, during the first races of the season, in order to properly adapt the process and during its adjustments; we will be more lenient. \u00bb<\/p>\n