Not long ago, we wrote about the Dacia Logan STTC racecar, entered by the Dacia Dealer Team in the Swedish Touring Car Championship. Now we present to you a video of the monstrous Logan-lookalike (more on that below) that has begun testing ahead of the series’ first season race on May 3-4.
It’s worth noting that all cars in the STCC use the same chassis and powertrain so the series can benefit from the same-level playing field. Only the carbon fiber bodyworks are different, so that brand identity is not affected. Four brands compete in the 2013 STCC – BMW, Citroen, Dacia and Volvo. Although different in shape, the bodyworks are tested in Volvo’s wind tunnel in order to offer an equal drag coefficient and ground pressure.
Built by Swedish company Solution F, the powertrain consists of a mid-mounted 3.5-liter V6 engine that develops in excess of 400 horsepower. Mated to a six-speed sequential gearbox, the unit catapults the 1,000-kg (2,204 lbs) car from 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 3 seconds and on to a top speed of 270 km/h (168 mph).
Scroll down to hear the roar of the V6 engine as it is fired up and then watch the Logan STCC in action at its first filmed test outing in Sweden. I think you won’t find anything in common with the production car…
By Dan Mihalascu
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