Translated with AI from the Russian original.
AvtoVAZ unveiled a racing sedan based on the production Iskra at the Moscow Auto Show 2026. The car was developed jointly with specialists from TMS Motorsport specifically for the new LADA ISKRA CUP one-make series, with its inaugural season scheduled for 2027. Under the hood is a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine. In its racing configuration, the base output is about 240 hp, and when the TMS Boost mode is engaged, power temporarily increases by approximately 15% — up to 259 hp.
The engine is paired with a six-speed dog-ring sequential transmission TMS-90, allowing clutchless gear changes. The car also features a racing brake system, reinforced suspension with adjustable shock absorbers, a lightened body with a welded-in roll cage, and an aerodynamic body kit. The safety systems package is FIA-homologated. Thus, while the basic structure of the production Iskra was retained in the race car, the powertrain, transmission, suspension, brakes, and body were substantially redesigned.
A key highlight of the Iskra TMS is the Boost system, which allows the driver to briefly boost power for an attack or overtaking. According to the official description of the one-make cup, the extra power reserve will be part of the race strategy, and the decision to use it rests entirely with the driver. However, the 259 hp figure should not be considered continuous engine output: 240 hp is specified for the baseline racing setup. It is this rating that will be used in the LADA ISKRA CUP.
The new LADA ISKRA CUP one-make series is set to launch in 2027 and is designed for identical racing cars, enabling participants to compete in virtually identical technical conditions. The series' official website lists six rounds and 12 races for the season. Meanwhile, the Iskra TMS is intended exclusively for closed racetracks and is not a street-legal version of the production LADA Iskra. The car is already available for order by racing teams, with its price previously announced at 6.95 million rubles.
The “Poyekhali 2026”, “Vezdekhoder 2026”, “Motozima 2026”, and “Moscow Auto Show 2026” exhibitions are taking place at the Patriot Expo CEC from November 13 to 15. Motoram.ru serves as the media partner for the events.
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