Powertrain Ltd Powers The Grid
Published: 20th April 2003
With the start of the 2003 British Touring Car Championship at Mondello Park there will be three MG ZS works cars powered by Powertrain Ltd’s K-Series V6 engine challenging for the title. Over the winter, in conjunction with MG Sport and Racing Ltd and AER (Advanced Engine Research), the K-Series V6 engine has been further developed. Improvements to the cylinder head, pistons, valves and bottom end have led to significant improvements to power and performance. The end result is a power unit that delivers c270Ps at 8500rpm.
Another Powertrain Ltd customer, Caterham Cars, will have over 700 owners / drivers competing in various forms of motorsport this weekend, all powered by the award winning K-Series engine. From Japan to Germany Caterhams will be competing in hill climbs and sprints through to endurance racing again demonstrating the lightweight construction, reliability and durability of the engine. Most attention will be at the German Grand Prix circuit of Nurburgring where an opening Easter double- header will consist of two packed grids of R400 Caterhams that will provide exciting racing.
Elsewhere this weekend K-Series racing action continues with the opening round of the MG XPOWER Clubman Series, sponsored by Powertrain Ltd. Powertrain Ltd will also see its K-Series engines featured in MGZR and MGTF racing under the auspices of the MG Car Club throughout the season.
Commenting on the start of an exciting motorsport season
for Powertrain Ltd, Fraser Winton, managing director said:
"K-Series is clearly a leading engine in motorsport because
of its lightweight construction, flexibility and proven reliability.
Such a prolific use of our engines on the track gives us excellent
technical feedback into our current and future engineering
activities."
