Lynk & Co 03 TCR (TCR)
The Lynk & Co 03 TCR is a factory-built front-wheel-drive touring car developed by Cyan Racing for the global TCR formula. Based on the Lynk & Co 03 compact sedan and closely related to the Volvo S60 racing program, it combines turbocharged performance, aggressive aero, and touring car durability into a sharp, high-downforce package.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 2.0L turbocharged inline-4, front-mounted, transverse
Total Output: ~350 hp (257 kW) combined
Redline: ~6,500–7,000 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed sequential
Weight: 1,265 kg minimum
Dimensions: ~4,690 mm long × 1,910 mm wide × 1,500 mm tall | Wheelbase ~2,730 mm
Tires: Slick touring car tires on 18-inch wheels
Brakes: Ventilated steel discs with touring-car calipers
Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The Lynk & Co 03 TCR is a stable, momentum-based touring car that rewards neat lines and disciplined throttle application. It has strong aero balance for a TCR car, making it feel planted through medium and fast corners, while the front-wheel-drive layout gives it predictable behavior under braking and on corner exit. Like most TCR machines, it’s less about raw power and more about preserving speed, maintaining front tire life, and staying smooth over a race stint.
Engine & Sound: The turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder delivers a muscular mid-range punch with classic turbo spool and a hard-edged touring car snarl. It doesn’t rev like a prototype or sing like a GT car, but it has a satisfying, mechanical urgency that feels right at home in close-quarters racing.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Predictable and confidence-inspiring, with mild understeer when pushed hard into tight corners.
Traction: Strong forward drive for a FWD car, though wheelspin and inside-front tire wear can build if you’re too aggressive on exit.
Braking: Good stopping power with a stable platform, especially when trail braking smoothly.
Top Speed: Respectable, but TCR racing is usually won on corner speed and exit momentum rather than outright straight-line pace.
Driving Style Tip: Drive it like a precision tool. Prioritize clean entries, minimum steering angle, and early but measured throttle pickup to protect the front tires. It shines on technical circuits where consistency, patience, and racecraft matter more than brute force.
Livery & Aesthetics: The Lynk & Co 03 TCR has a bold, modern look with wide arches, a prominent front splitter, and the signature Cyan Racing visual identity. Its boxy sedan proportions make it stand out in touring car grids, and the vibrant branding gives it a fresh, striking presence in the sim.
Whether you're battling door-to-door in a sprint race or managing tire life over a longer stint, the Lynk & Co 03 TCR is an excellent example of modern TCR racing — fast, tactical, and highly rewarding to drive.