CAR CLASSIFICATION

A.M.E.C. Autocross

Car Classification

The November 9, 2003 A.M.E.C. Autocross will be classed by the NASA classifications system (National Auto Sport Association see www.nasanortheast.com ). A.M.E.C. thanks NASA for allowing us to use their classing system.

Please find your car listed in one of the classes listed below (A-J). That is your starting point. If your car is stock that’s your class. If you have any modifications to your car look at the modifications/points adjustment section below and add up the number of points assessed to each modification you have.

15 to 29 points moves you up one class

30 to 44 points moves you up 2 classes

45 to 59 points moves you up 3 classes

60 to 74 points moves you up 4 classes

There is no limit, a car with a high level of modifications might move up several classes.

If you have any questions on classes please call AMEC’s Tech inspector Bruce Carlton (518) 885 5048.

All participants are responsible for the classing of their car. We will not be checking classes in tech, only safety items. You will remain as classed throughout the autocross unless someone protests your classification. Please be honest and try and classify your car correctly.

Thanks,

The AMEC Autocross committee.

There are eight-production car and two open wheel classes. Stock cars are defined as a car equipped at its original year, make, model and equipment level specifications. Stock cars in classes A thru J are listed as follows.

Class A;

Class B;

BMW 28; Chevrolet Corvette 206; Dodge Viper, ACR; Ferrari 360, 550,355, 456GTA; Ford Mustang Cobra R, 02+ Cobra SVT; Lamborghini Diablo VT; Lotus Esprit V8, TT; Porsche 993 Turbo, 933 Turbo S, 959, GT2, GT3

Class C;

Acura NSX, BMW M3 (E48), 98+ M5 Coupe (315hp); Chevrolet Corvette C5, Corvette GS, SLP Camaro, ZR-1; DeTomaso Pantera; Factory Five Cobra 5.0; Ford Mustang Cobra/SVT/Mach1, Saleen Mustang; Jaguar XKR-SC, S- Type R; lotus Esprit 4 cylinder Turbo: Mazda RX-7 TT; Mercedes Benz C32AMG, SLK AMG, CLK AMG, E55; Pontiac SLP Firehawk; Porsche 911 Turbo, 968 Turbo S, Boxter S 993, 996; Toyota Supra Turbo TT; Subaru WRX STI

Class D;

Audi A6 2.7T, 84, TT (225 hp); BMW M3-E36, M Coupe/Roadster 3.2, 23-6 cyl, 24, 540, 85-92 M5, M6; Chevrolet Camaro V8, 88, Corvette C4; Ferrari 308, 328; Ford Mustang V8, F150 lightning; Honda S2000; Infinity G35: Jaguar XKE, 8-Type, Vanden Plas; Lexus G8400, SC430; Mazda RX7 Turbo 11; Mercedes CLK430; Mitsubishi 3000 VR-4; Nissan 3502, 3502 I rack, 300 ZX TT; Pontiac Formula Trans AM, WS6/Firehawk: Porsche Boxter, 9118 (70-73), 911 Carrera (73-77), 911 (78-83), 911 (84-89), 914-6, 928,9448, 944 turbo, 944 Turbo 8, (68, 964 Carrera 2, 964 Carrera 4; Toyota Supra T, MR2 T

Class E;

Acura Integra Type R, RSX-S, TL-S, CL-S, CL-S 6Speed, Audi A6 4.2,A8, TT (180HP), A4 3.0 (220hp), S8, S4; BMW 3 Series 6Cyl, 330, Z3-4cyl, E30 M3, Mini Cooper S, Chevrolet Impala SS, 63-82 Corvette, Camaro 3.8; Dodge Neon SRT-4; Ford Mustang V6 (190+hp), SVO, Taurus SHO, Contour SVT, 2002 T Bird, Focus SVT; Honda 03 Accord-6cyl, Prelude VTEC; Infinity 135, 045; Jaguar Xj8, X-type; Lexus IS300, GS300, SC400; Lincoln LS V8; Maserati Bi Turbo; Mazda Mazda Speed Protégé, 6-6cyl, Miata 1.8 (all); Mercedes SLK, C280 Coupe, C320; Mitsubishi/Eagle/Dodge Eclipse/Talon turbos, Eclipse V6, Stealth/3000NA; Nissan Altima 3.51, Sentra V-Spec, Maxima 3.51, 300zx all (231); Pontiac Firebird 3.8, V6T, Grand Prix GTP; Porsche 914-4, 924 Turbo, 924S, 944,911 (63-69), 911S (67-69), 911 (70-73), 911 (73-77); Plymouth Prowler; Saab 9/3 Viggen,9/5 Aero; Subaru WRX; Toyota Celica GTS, Celica All Trac (90-93), MR2 SC, MR Spyder, Supra NA (2nd gen); Volvo S60 T5, C70; VW Corrado, 1.8t (170hp) NR6 (all)

Class F;

Acura Integra (non VTEC), Integra GSR, CI V6, TL, RSX; Audi A4 1.8T (150hp), 1.8(170hp), 2.8; BMW 318, 5 Series 6cyl Mini Cooper; Cadillac Catera; Chevrolet Camaro 3.4, Cavalier 224, Monte Carlo SS, S10 Extreem, Corvair 4 carb & turbo; Dodge Neon (all), Stratus RT; Fiat X1/9; Ford Escort ZX2 SIR, Mustang 14T/16N6, Thunderbird, Probe GT, Probe Turbo; Honda CRX, Civic SOHC-VTEC Civic DOHC-VTEC, Accord V6, Prelude non-VTEC; Hyundai Tiburon; Infinity 130; Mercedes C230; Mercury Cougar; Mazda 6 4cyl, Miata 1.6, MP3, MX6 GT, Protégé 2.0, RX7 138, 626; Mitsubishi Eclipse (4cyl), Galant V6, Galant VR4, Starion ES; Nissan Sentra SE-R, NX2000, 240z, 260z, 280z; Pontiac Grand Am/Prix GT/SE, V6 Fiero, Firebird 3.4 V6; Porsche 924; Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS, SVX; Toyota MR2 (1st Gen NA), Celica GT, AllTrac (88-89), Solara V6, Matrix (180hp), Camry V6; Volvo S60; VW 16V, 1.8t (150hp), Corrodo, Jetta 16V; Saab Turbo 900

Class G

Acura Integra 1.6, 2.2CL; Austin Mini Cooper S (older); Audi 90, Quatro; BMW 320; Chevrolet Cavalier; Chrysler PT Cruiser; Dodge/Plymouth Cirrus/Stratus 4-cyl; Ford Focus, Focus ZTS/ZX3, Escort GT/ZX2, Mustang 14; Geo Storm GSI/Prism; Honda Civic Non-VTEC, Accord 4cyl; Hyundai Elantra; Kia Spectra; Mazda Protégé 1.6, 1.8, Protege5, RX7 12A; Mitsubishi Galant (4cyl), Lancer, Starion; Nissan 200SX, 240SX, G20, Altima 4-cyl, NX 1600, Sentra; Pontiac Fireo 4 cyl, Vibe; Porsche 912; Saab 900 NA; Saturn S-Series SOHC, DOHC; Subaru XT, Impreza 2.0-2.2, Legacy;Toyota Matrix, Camry, Corolla; Volvo S40; VW 1.8 16 valve (all), Jetta, 8Valve, GTI, Passat 4cyl.

Class H;

Austin Mini (older); Chevrolet/Geo Metro Storm, Corvair 2 carb; Datsun 510; Dodge Shadow NA 4; Ford Festiva, Escort LX, Taurus GL; Honda 88-91 Civic Base, HF Series, 92-95 Civic CX; Hyundai Accent; Kia Rio, Soectra, Seophia; Mitsubishi Mirade; Toyota Paseo; VW 1.5, 1.6, 1.7.1.9TDI (all)

Class I;

Class J;

MODIFICATIONS and POINT ASSESMENTS

TIRES:

1. DOT- approved tires with tread wear 80 and below +5 points

2. Non DOT approved tires +8^points

3. Wheels and tires extend beyond original bodywork +2^points

WEIGHT REDUCTION

1. Replacement Seat +1^points

2. Gutted interior Front/rear +2/+2^points

3. Light weight hood +1^points

4. Light weight fenders +1^points

5. Bumpers/Bumper supports +2^points

6. Lexan/Plexi Glass +2^points

7. De-power steering +1^points

(jack, spare tire, trunk carpeting, tools and any related hardware or coverings are free)

ENGINE/DRIVETRAIN:

1. Engine swap Move car to donors class or +7^points, which ever is greater

2. Increased Displacement +5^points

3. Non-OEM forced induction +10^points

4. Air intake system +1^points

5. Cat back exhaust +1^points

6. Header +2^points

7. Performance chip for normally aspirated engine +1^points

8. Performance chip for turbo engine +4 ^points(cannot be selected with performance Chip for normally aspirated engine)

9. Boost Controller +4^points

10. Programmable electronics and fuel injection systems^, normally aspirated +2^points, Turbo +5 ^points

11. Replacement Pulleys +1^points

12. Lightweight flywheel +1^points

13. Other internal engine modifications +4^points

14. Changed OEM intercooler/down pipe +2^points

15. Changed OEM turbo +3^points

16. Final Drive/ring and pinion change +2^points

17. Add limited slip +3^points

18. Change limited slip +2^points

SUSPENSION/BRAKES

1. Performance shocks +1^points

2. Adjustable shocks +4 ^points(cannot be selected with performance shocks)

3. Performance/lowering Springs +2^points

4. Threaded Adjustable spring Perches and springs +3^points (cannot be selected with Performance/lowering springs)

5. Full coil over suspension +9^points (cannot be selected with other spring/shock combinations)

6. Changed/added anti-sway bars+2^points

7. Camber plates/bolts/arms +2^points

8. Relocated suspension mount points +8

9. Performance brake pads +1^points

10. Big brake Kit (includes calipers/rotors/pads) +3^points

15 to 29 points move up one class

30 to 44 points move up 2 classes

45 to 59 points move up 3 classes

60 to 74 points move up 4 classes

There is no limit, a car with a high level of modifications might move up several classes.

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