TCR International Series

Drivers

A+ A A-

Pierre-Yves Corthals

#23

Car

Opel Astra TCR

Model

Opel Astra K, 5 doors

Engine

Turbocharged 4-cylinder in line, transversally installed
Distribution: two overhead camshafts, 16 valves
Displacement: 1998 cc
Bore x stroke: 86 x 86 mm
Max. output: 350hp @ 6200 rpm
Max. torque 440nm @ 4400 rpm
Lubrication: wet sump

Transmission

Front-wheel-drive; gearbox: Sadev 6-speed sequential with paddle shift
Clutch: double-disc sintered metal
Differential: mechanical limited slip differential

Chassis

Front suspension: McPherson strut, coil springs, gas-filled dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension: Watt’s link axle, coil springs, gas-filled dampers, anti-roll bar
Steering: electrical power assisted rack and pinion.

Brakes

Dual circuit hydraulic system
Front brakes: four-piston callipers, 378 mm steel ventilated discs
Rear brakes: two-piston callipers, 265 mm steel discs

Dimensions

Length: 4398 mm
Width: 1950 mm
Wheelbase 2665 mm
Minimum weight: 1285 kg including the driver

BOP

+30 kg; engine power 95%

Price 114,000 €

Team

DG Sport Compétition

Birth Date

23 October 1975

Birth Place

Liège

Marital Status

single

Hobby

ice hockey, karting

Website

http://www.corthals.eu

Facebook Official Page

https://www.facebook.com/pycorthals/

1992
3^rd in the Belgian Karting Championship

1994
4^th in the Belgian Karting Championship, Formula A

1995
1^st in the Belgian Renault Clio Cup

1996
1^st in the Belgian Renault Clio Cup

1997
1^st in the Belgian Renault Mégane Cup
1^st in the Belgian Peugeot 106 Trophy

1998
4^th (1 win) in the Belgian Procar Championship (Renault Mégane)

1999
5^th (1 win) in the Belgian Procar Championship (Renault Mégane)

2000
1^st in the Belgian Renault Mégane Cup
1^st in the Belgian Mazda MX5 Cup
1 win in the Belgian Procar Championship (Renault Clio)
2 wins in the French Super Production Championship (Renault Mégane)

2001
1^st (3 wins) in the Renault Sport Clio International Cup
1 win in the Belgian Procar Championship (Opel Astra)
1 win in the French Super Production Championship (Renault Clio)

2002
FIA European Touring Car Championship (BMW 320i), best result 6^th

2003
3^rd (2 wins) in the Renault Sport Clio International Cup

2004
1^st in the Belgian Renault Clio Cup

2005
4^th in the Belgian Mini Challenge

2006
FIA World Touring Car Championship (Honda Accord), best result 10^th

2007
19^th in the FIA World Touring Car Championship (SEAT León), best result 7^th

2008
FIA World Touring Car Championship (SEAT León), best result 12^th

2010
17^th in the Belgian Touring Car Series

2016
2^nd (4 wins) in the TCR Benelux Series
1^st in the TCR Trophy Europe