What is the difference between TA and TA2?
TA2 engines are similar to TA engines, except that they must be supplied by a Trans Am Approved and Certified Engine Builder/Rebuilder, and use fuel injection rather than a carburetor, as well as a Trans Am certified inlet restrictor plate, as maximum power is limited to 490 HP and 447 lb-ft of torque.
What is the TA race?
The product of more than 30 years of continuous development and improvement, the TA class remains the standard of North American grand touring racing and the flagship of the Trans Am Series, presented by Pirelli, paddock.
What are the Trans Am classes?
Since the addition of the Trans Am Race Company, LLC in late 2011, Trans Am has experienced unprecedented growth as a new class based model has been implemented. Now, four distinct classes take center stage; TA, XGT, TA2™, SGT and GT while Trans Am is positioned to power into the future, not live in the past.
How much does a TA2 car cost?
Excellent TA2 car, $125,000 new like condition. Low cost V8 racing at its best. 2018 model Only 2500km The car has completed the equivalent of one season.
What does transam stand for?
The ‘Trans-Am series’ is an automobile racing series that was created in 1966 by Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) President John Bishop. Originally known as the Trans-American Sedan Championship, the name was changed to the Trans-American Championship for 1967 and henceforth.
How much does a TA2 car weigh?
Late-Model Winged Warriors
| Spec For Spec: ACR vs. Trans-Am | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dodge Viper ACR | Dodge Challenger TA2 | |
| Transmission | Tremec six-speed | Jerico four-speed |
| Clutch | Twin-disc | Tilton twin-disc |
| Curb weight | 3,374 pounds | 2,830 pounds (minimum competition weight with driver) |
What is a TA2 car?
The TA2 race car is a purpose-built racing machine. With engines restricted to 525 horsepower, longevity is promoted while not sacrificing performance. While the TA2 race car is built on a cost effective platform, it still produces speeds that are more than capable of raising eyebrows.
How much does it cost to race TA2?
TK: Running costs for a TA2 race weekend including entry fee, two sets of tires, a set of pads and rotors, and fuel totals at about $6,000 – and that is before crash damage, transportation, hotels, etc.
What is TA2 muscle car?
Who owns TCR Australia?
ARG
Categories and events ARG promotes and owns include TCR Australia, S5000, Trans Am, Touring Car Masters, V8 Touring Cars and GT World Challenge Australia, plus the Bathurst 6 Hour, Bathurst International and Race Tasmania.