Torrance Pro/Celebrity Scion tC Makes its Debut
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"Being such an integral part of the Pro/Celebrity race and the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach is a great opportunity for Scion and the tC," said Mark Templin, vice president, Scion. "The tC will be right at home and able to showcase its performance capabilities on the historic street course."
The race-ready, identically-prepared tCs will produce 170-horsepower at 5,700 rpm. They will be equipped with performance enhancements that include a DC Sports stainless steel exhaust and ceramic header, Centerforce single-disc racing clutch, Progress Technology racing coil-over shocks and springs, Stop-Tech brakes and full roll cage.
"The Scion tC sports coupes are being prepared to debut in time to celebrate the anniversary of one of America's favorite motorsports events," said Les Unger, Toyota national motorsports manager. "The 2006 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race will feature race-ready Scion tCs in which celebrities will compete for a chance at year-long bragging rights and charity donations made on their behalf. In addition, we are pleased to have recently announced an extension of our title sponsorship of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach through 2010."
The Toyota Pro/Celebrity race has evolved into one of the longest-running, corporate sponsored events of its kind, pitting celebrities from music, sports, television and film against professional drivers. The event benefits "Racing for Kids," a non-profit, national fund-raising program that supports children's hospitals throughout the United States.
Toyota will donate monies, on behalf of each Pro/Celebrity driver, to "Racing for Kids," including additional funds to the race winner's charity of choice. All funding will benefit two hospitals in Southern California, Miller Children's Hospital of Long Beach and Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). In conjunction with the ninth annual "People Pole Award" sponsored by People magazine, an additional donation will be made to the pole winner's preferred charity. Since 1991, Toyota Motorsports has donated more than $1.3 million to children's charity organizations.
The race will be held Saturday, April 8, 2006 on the 1.97 mile, 11-turn street course in downtown Long Beach, Calif., as part of the 32nd Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. An all-new Toyota Pro/Celeb Scion tC is currently on display at the California International Auto Show in Anaheim, Calif.
TOYOTA PRO/CELEB SCION tC PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS NOTE: ** Denotes equipment not yet installed on display vehicle ENGINE Type: Four-cylinder, Twin Cam, 16-Valve VVT-i Displacement: 2.4 Liters Power: 170 hp @ 5,700 rpm Induction: Multi-port EFI Bore: 88.5 mm Stroke: 96 mm Compression Ratio: 9.6:1 Fuel: F&L racing fuel 100 octane unleaded Intake: **AEM cold air intake Exhaust: DC Sports stainless steel exhaust and ceramic coated race header Motor oil: Redline 15W50 synthetic DRIVE TRAIN Transmission: Five-speed manual, front-wheel drive W/ Redline MTL synthetic transmission fluid Clutch: Centerforce single disc racing clutch CHASSIS/BODY Chassis: Unibody with DC Sports carbon steel strut tower brace Body: Scion tC Steering: Rack & pinion Graphics: Vinyl graphics by Molly Designs Aero Package: Kaminari SUSPENSION Type: Four-wheel independent Front: MacPherson Strut with Progress Technology racing coil-over shocks and springs Rear: Double Wishbone, with Progress Technology racing coil-over shocks and springs WHEELS AND TIRES Wheels: BBS 17" x 7 1/2" Tires: Bridgestone Potenza RE01R, 225x45x17 Brakes: Power-assisted four-wheel disc with ABS, Stop-Tech front brakes and Hawk Performance brake pads ADDITIONAL FEATURES Safety: **Full roll cage, five-point seatbelts, Competition shock absorbers, springs, exhaust system, clutch and brakes, **On-Board Fire System; window net DIMENSIONS Race Weight: 2,881 Lbs. Wheel Base: 106.3 Inches Wheel Travel: 5.3 Inches Overall Length: 174 Inches Overall Width: 69.1 Inches Overall Height: 53.2 Inches Ground Clearance: 3.8 Inches Track Width: Front 59.3 Inches Rear 59.3 Inches Fuel Capacity: 14.5 Gallons