Marcello Lotti – formerly promoter of the European and World Touring Car Championships – conceived the TCR technical regulations in 2014.
The category was launched in 2015 by WSC, which is the owner of the TCR name, logo and technical regulations.
Starting with the TCR International Series, the category quickly proliferated across Touring Car racing globally.
The TCR concept is based on production models coming from the manufacturer's assembly line, with the following technical characteristics:
bodywork: 4/5-door saloon or hatchback bodywork
engine: 2-litre, turbocharged, with output limited to 350bhp
transmission: front-wheel drive with sequential gearbox
Marcello Lotti:
“I knew the idea was sound, because a new category was needed after the decline of Super 2000 that we had launched in 2001, and TCR seemed to be the right answer.
Therefore, we expected it would succeed, but frankly not so soon and not like an avalanche!”
Figures speak for themselves
2473 races were held, counting for 54 series
in 173 circuits over 46 countries
33 models have been developed
by 16 brands of car manufacturers
Over 1350 cars have been sold
2676 drivers have started in TCR races
634 last year
Picture: WSC archive
