A grid of 31 cars will compete in the new British Touring Car Championship season for 2014.
For the first time all cars on the grid conform to NGTC (Next Generation Touring Car) specifications, meaning the entry list is more diverse than ever before. In total, 14 different models from 11 manufacturers including Honda, MG, Audi and Toyota will be represented in the championship.
A total of seven former BTCC champions will also be fighting on the track, with the likes of Andrew Jordan, Gordon Shedden, Jason Plato and Colin Turkington all competing. They're joined by two returning champions in the form of Alain Menu and Fabrizio Giovanardi.
BTCC series director Alan Gow said that many of the former champions "wouldn’t be here if they didn’t see that the championship is in rude health.
"Our huge entry list is a clear demonstration of the success of the championship and the NGTC regulations.
"I have no doubt that 2014 will prove to be one of the most exciting and competitive seasons in the illustrious history of the BTCC."
The first round of the 2014 British Touring Car Championship takes place at Brands Hatch on 29-30 March. Full race reports from each round will be available on Autocar.co.uk, alongside exclusive driver interviews and features.
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I think your wrong, Volvo
Remember the last estate cars
They were soon withdrawn when standardised aerodynamics were brought in.