Toyota Camry (Turismo Carretera)

The Toyota Camry is a stock car version of the Toyota Camry XV70, designed to race in Asociación Corredores de Turismo Carretera-sanctioned series including Turismo Carretera.[1]

Toyota Camry
Toyota Camry of Andrés Jakos in 2023
CategoryACTC stock car
ConstructorToyota
Designer(s)Talleres Jakos
Technical specifications
EngineAMC XJ 3.21 L (195.9 cu in) OHV I6 naturally-aspirated FR
Transmission6-speed sequential manual
Weight1,315 kg (2,899 lb)
Competition history
CompetitionTurismo Carretera
Notable entrantsToyota Gazoo Racing Argentina
Maquin Parts Racing
Notable driversArgentina Matías Rossi
Argentina Andrés Jakos
Argentina Esteban Gini
Debut2022 Turismo Carretera Viedma round
First win2023 Desafío de las Estrellas

History

Following various meetings between Toyota Argentina and the Asociación Corredores de Turismo Carretera starting as far back as 2018, the Toyota Camry was confirmed as an entrant into Turismo Carretera on 13 October 2021.[2] The XV70 model type was chosen to represent the brand, with alterations made to the front and rear doors as well as the B-pillar to fit series regulations. In addition, the vehicle was fitted with the AMC XJ engine used in the Dodge Cherokee and Torino Cherokee.[3]

The car made its debut with the factory team in the 2022 season.[4] Matías Rossi scored the models' first victory in a factory team 1–2 at the 2023 Desafío de las Estrellas.[5] A third car has since been built by Maquin Parts Racing for Esteban Gini.[6]

References
  1. "Estos son los cambios en el reglamento de TC para 2023" (in Spanish). SoloTC. 18 January 2023.
  2. "¡Histórico! Toyota con el Camry ingresará al TC en 2022" (in Spanish). Cadena 3. 13 October 2021.
  3. "Jakos: "En un par de semanas empezaríamos a construir el Toyota"" (in Spanish). SoloTC. 21 October 2021.
  4. "TC en Viedma: así fue el debut de los Toyota Camry" (in Spanish). SoloTC. 15 February 2022.
  5. "Esta es la grilla de partida del Desafío de las Estrellas de Turismo Carretera" (in Spanish). Automundo. 22 July 2023.
  6. "Confirmado: Gini será el piloto del Camry del Maquin Parts" (in Spanish). SoloTC. 30 June 2023.
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