According to German media reports Munich, Germany based BMW Motorsport is working on the development of a turbocharged diesel engine for the FIA World Touring Car Championship following the recent success of Spanish manufacturer SEAT with its Leon TDi model.
The FIA’s current engine technical regulations for the WTCC are thought to favour diesel engined cars. Since the SEAT Leon TDi was introduced into WTCC in July it has won three races. Factory team driver Yvan Muller was in contention for the drivers championship until last weekend’s final round in Macau, as was SEAT in the manufacturers championship. EEMSOnline.co
BMW will join SEAT with the diesel engines in the World Touring Car Championship next year. The German manufacturer has begun developing a new engine for the 320si E90 that runs on diesel. But BMW Motorsport boss Mario Thiessen does not like it. HKGetReal.com
