Abarth, Fiat’s in-house tuning company, announced the introduction of a new single-make race series in the UK called Trofeo Abarth 500 GB. The Trofeo Abarth 500 GB will feature the Fiat 500 Assetto Corse race cars which are powered by a 1368cc 16-valve turbocharged engine. The Fiat 500 Assetto Corse develops 190 bhp at 6500 rpm and 300 Nm of torque at 3000 rpm and weighs 970 kg. The car also comes with 17 inch rims and a custom body kit.

The Trofeo Abarth 500 GB will start next year and will include some of UK’s best-known circuits. Race driver Adam Jones, launched the program to a large gathering of team owners. The exact calendar of the Trofeo Abarth 500 GB race series will be announced at a later date.

By ZerCustoms

After successfully testing the Scirocco GT24-CNG at the Nürburgring 24-hour race VW announced today the launch of the Volkswagen Scirocco Cup one-make series. The Volkswagen Scirocco Cup has the potential of becoming the most environmentally friendly one-make racing series in the world.

The car used in the e Volkswagen Scirocco Cup is based on the 2.0-liter TSI version with the engine being modified to run on compressed natural gas which reduces the CO2 emissions by up to 80%. The Volkswagen Scirocco Cup race car develops 223 PS and 203 lbs ft of torque and is fitted with a push-to-pass system that provides a short power boost of 30 PS. The Volkswagen Scirocco Cup race car is equipped with the company’s DSG six-speed gearbox that sends the power to the front wheels. The Volkswagen Scirocco Cup will replace the Polo Cup and will enter a partnership with DTM in 2010.

By ZerCustoms