Now, it has been learnt that Mercedes has brought down the CLS 250 CDI for
homologation in India.
The Spec C exists because it qualifies for
homologation in Europe's Group N rally series, which is why they're making a mere 1000 of them.
Built for Group 2 racing class
homologation in Europe, the CSL (which stands for Coupe Sport Light) used thinner gauge steel and aluminum panels for the trunk, hood, and doors, saving about 300 pounds over standard models.
Not exact matches
But about 5 months later, the decision was reversed on the grounds that,
in the eyes of the Spanish system, McBride did not hold a master's degree or a Ph.D. «The forwarded documentation,» said the official rejection letter, «has not gone through any of the two legal processes, neither of
homologation nor of recognition, for the mentioned title to be valid
in Spain, neither for academic nor for professional purposes.»
But
in May 2005, she heard about the new law and asked the University of Granada about the new
homologation rules.
In time, the European Commission became concerned that long delays in the homologation process were a threat to the free movement of science students and worker
In time, the European Commission became concerned that long delays
in the homologation process were a threat to the free movement of science students and worker
in the
homologation process were a threat to the free movement of science students and workers.
So
in November 2004, he asked for the
homologation of his master's degree.
Since arriving
in Spain, says McBride, he has «tried twice to get through the process of
homologation.»
The original plan to build just 5000 R32 GT - Rs to satisfy
homologation was soon abandoned; by the time production of the R32 ended
in 1994 nearly 44,000 had been sold and Nissan had a new performance icon.
Also coming to Goodwood is one of the rarest McLaren road cars
in history, the F1 GT, which was built to satisfy FIA
homologation requirements for the McLaren F1 GTR «Longtail» race car during the 1997 GT racing season.
Introduced
in 1972, the 3.0 CSL was a
homologation special built to meet the requirements of the ETCC.
And the car would become the closest thing
in years to a racing -
homologation special.
I just hope some survive intact and
in relatively standard form, because they deserve to be remembered amongst the likes of the Integrale and E30 M3 — great
homologation specials.
But there is one category of vehicle we've seen slowly slip away over the years when it was once a regular feature
in our yearly test: the turbocharged, rally - inspired
homologation special.
Make no mistake, Ford's latest GT is a modern
homologation special created first and foremost to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans, a feat it accomplished
in 2016.
The CSL is a car I wanted to understand
in a 2011 context, if only because that other famous
homologation special from the era, the aforementioned 911 Carrera 2.7 RS, sustains its appeal and value because it still feels surprisingly competent at speed.
The Escort RS Cosworth was developed
in the early 1990s as a
homologation special for rally competition.
Originally a European - market exclusive, the Ford Escort RS Cosworth, which was built as a
homologation special so that it can qualify for Group A
in the WRC.
According to an official letter obtained by Automotive News to customers who've ordered a GT, the delay
in deliveries was caused due to supplier constraints and global
homologation testing issues as part of the company's ramp - up of production.
Ferrari only ever built 39 units of the 250 GTO, a racing
homologation special, and the cars very rarely change hands
in public auctions.
Any driver competing
in an FIA event must wear a helmet that meets FIA
homologation — currently the most stringent standard
in the world.
Built by Chrysler
in response to the Chevrolet Camaro Z28s and Ford Boss 302 Mustangs that were racing
in the SCCA's Trans - Am series, the AAR «Cuda eschewed creature comforts and visual subtlety
in the name of becoming a
homologation special.
As such, it no longer needed to produce 200 GTOs for
homologation, but the demand was so great for what, upon its launch
in 1984, would be the fastest production car
in the world that Ferrari went ahead and built the road cars anyway — 272 of them.
The Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS was originally conceived as a
homologation special, a aerodynamic body kit that NASCAR required to be sold to the general public
in order for it to be used on (and benefit) the race cars.
The European
homologation has already been completed and Pagani says the official CO2 rating for the Huayra on the combined cycle is 343g / km, which compares very well to other supercars like the Lamborghini Aventador (398g / km) and the Bugatti Veyron (596g / km), giving Pagani access to markets denied to many other supercar manufacturers, who are increasingly having to look at hybrid options
in order to meet new emission requirements.
After the handful of GTO
homologation specials (racers disguised as road cars), the California Spider is the most auspicious child
in the Ferrari 250 family.
Which is only fitting, since the MC12 is a
homologation special - the roadgoing version of the racing car that finished fifth
in class
in the 12 Hours of Sebring this year.
The aim was purely
homologation - related — aero tweaks to the Nismo allowed similar modifications to be made for Group A specification cars — the kind that saw Nissan dominate Australian Touring Car racing
in the early 1990s.
A
homologation special, it was created solely so Nissan could contest the 1996 Le Mans 24 Hours
in a similar vehicle.
The CSL (coupe, sport, lightweight) appeared
in May 1972 as what became known as the Batmobile, a winged, limited - production
homologation special for a racing program.
The
homologation car is very much a thing of the past these days, and more's the pity, because there are few cars that get both evo staffers and readers more excited than those with the purpose of succeeding
in motorsport.
Initially, the M1 was developed as a
homologation model to create a competitive race car, culminating
in the M1 Procar one - make series, where Group 4 - spec M1s competed.
Like the first Ferraris, the 288 GTO was designed specifically as an
homologation special, allowing Ferrari to compete
in an upcoming Group B race series.
In contrast to the race version of the MC12, of which street - legal versions were produced for
homologation purposes, the MC12 Corsa is intended for private use, albeit restricted to the track, as the Corsa's modifications make it illegal to drive on the road.
A purpose - built
homologation special for Trans Am racing, the T / A came not with a giant big block, but with a relatively small 340 cu. -
in.
One MC8 road car was built
in order to meet
homologation requirements.
Originally conceived as
homologation special for Group A Touring car racing — as seen
in the German Touring Car Championship (DTM), it became the most successful touring car
in the history of BMW.
The ATS - V is the
homologation car for the Cadillac GT3 racer competing against Bentley, Ferrari, McLaren and Porsche
in SCCA World Challenge.
U.S. models saw the rear plastic window replaced with normal glass, while the fuel tank was swapped for the standard 911 unit, thus meeting
homologation for participation
in SCCA, Can - Am, and IMSA race series.
The 2018 Audi Q8 and A8 have been spotted testing together
in India for
homologation.
NASCAR's
homologation requirement demanded that vehicles to be raced must be available to the general public and sold through dealerships
in specific minimum numbers.
The
homologation process and performance evaluation of the car
in Indian conditions is underway.
[2][3][4] Since a small manufacturer like Ferrari did not possess the production capacity to reach such quotas, an agreement was signed with Fiat and made public on 1 March 1965: Fiat would produce the 500 engines needed for the
homologation, to be installed
in a GT car which remained to be specified.
A crucial step
in the design of the GT2 version of the Corvette C6.R was the selection of the Corvette ZR1 as the basis for its
homologation.
Like a lot of the legendary road cars from this era, the 911 GT2 road car was built due to a
homologation requirement for a rear - wheel drive version of the 993 Turbo, to be used
in various racing series.
Ford introduced the first ever Focus RS
in 2002, reviving the RS (Rallye Sport) badge after having popularized it before with rally
homologation specials like the Escort RS 1600 or the Escort RS Cosworth.
In that case, the man behind the camera is David PL, The KCB reader from Spain, caught two units of the new C - segment hatch from the korean automaker at Vilafranca del Penedès (Barcelona) probably in their way to IDIADA Engineering and Homologation Center at Tarragon
In that case, the man behind the camera is David PL, The KCB reader from Spain, caught two units of the new C - segment hatch from the korean automaker at Vilafranca del Penedès (Barcelona) probably
in their way to IDIADA Engineering and Homologation Center at Tarragon
in their way to IDIADA Engineering and
Homologation Center at Tarragona.
The King Cobra was
in direct response to the Dodge Charger Daytona / Plymouth Superbird program, but it was shelved when NASCAR's
homologation rules increased from 500 production cars to 3,000.
[59] The 5.0 - litre V8 engine continued to power high specification variants, but was shrunk from 5044 cc to 4987 cc
in 1985 due to new Group A racing
homologation rules.
In this context, FHI plans to submit a Group N
homologation application effective as of January 1, 2008 for the new WRX STI to FIA.