What is a touring car?

A touring car is a type of race car that is designed for touring car racing events. These events are popular in Europe and Asia, and feature production-based cars modified for racing.

Touring cars are based on production models, but are stripped down and fitted with racing components such as roll cages, racing seats, and suspension systems. The engines are also modified for racing, with increased horsepower and torque.

Touring car races are known for their close and intense competition, with multiple cars jostling for position on the track. They typically take place on road courses, with races lasting between 30 minutes and one hour.

Some popular touring car series include the World Touring Car Cup (WTCC), the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC), and the German Touring Car Championship (DTM). These series feature cars from manufacturers such as Volkswagen, Honda, BMW, and Audi.

Touring cars have a strong following among motorsports fans, thanks to their exciting racing and the fact that they are based on production models, making them more relatable to viewers.