More on the Chevy WTCC Concept
More information came from on high this morning about Chevrolet's WTCC Concept. The vehicle, which Chevy's Executive Director of Design in Europe and Asia calls, "a Chevrolet muscle car reinvented for Europe," pulls design cues from its current touring car siblings and takes a good look into the future.
The compact, winged beast finds motivation from a 2-liter common rail diesel, producing upwards of 190 HP and sending power through the front wheels. The newly developed independent suspension is partnered with McPherson struts all-round, which should make this into one of the most capable bombers from Chevy in recent memory.
World Car Fans has all the details, along with a host of pictures and even an Ibiza-inspired C.G. video. Check it.
[Source: World Car Fans]
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James 2:20PM (9/26/2006)
I like the design - looks aggressive, very un-Chevy. 190hp sounds a bit on the low end.
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Mancuso 5:32PM (9/26/2006)
Chevy if you build this I promise I will buy one. It is nothing short of outstanding, what a great looking ride. Please, Please, Please build it and make it get good mileage and have some zip.
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DPC car videos 2:23PM (9/26/2006)
These diesel engines are starting to put out some serious power, 2.0 and 190hp is not bad at all.
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Vinny 2:46PM (9/26/2006)
Bring it Chevy! Make me LOOK at an American car again.
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rwdmtparkingonly 2:41PM (9/26/2006)
190HP is a lot for an oil burner, it would indicate torque well into the 200s. Why isn't this an Opel concept?
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Jake B 2:42PM (9/26/2006)
190hp isnt too bad coming from a diesel. This car will have monster tire roasting power, and we all know that its not too applicable, but it sure looks cool! :D
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andybee 2:53PM (9/26/2006)
Vinny- you mean a Korean/Australian car? as this is as much of a GM Daewoo (aka Chevy Europe) product as it is a GM Holden Design product. Looks good though
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rwdmtparkingonly 2:56PM (9/26/2006)
This is very European/RallyBoyRacer. I want a Cobalt sized coupe with a trunk, RWD, and the 260 HP Ecotech. It should have a clean non-retro design like this (http://www.autoweek.com/files/specials/2005_tokyo/gallerys/nissan_foria/images/01.jpg) or this (http://www.motoweb.pl/tapety/pictures/normal/lancia_fulvia_2003_3.jpg), and could maybe be called the Nova.
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chairman 3:00PM (9/26/2006)
Dump the rear wing (seeing how it's impractical outside of racing) and you've got a customer out of me. As unlikely as it is, I'd like to see more American companies go the hot hatch route (Ford Focus RS, anyone?)
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GOT 6:45PM (9/27/2006)
This WTCC design is fabulous! There is a lot to desire and much beauty with this thing. It looks like it would compete directly with the Dodge Caliber... but the design of the WTCC is more refined and finished.
To GM, Build it and I'll be there with my money on opening day!
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Bud the Stud 4:00PM (9/26/2006)
Sorry, andybee, but no Daewoo looks like this. It sure as Hell isn't a Cobalt.
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WillDaThrill 7:11PM (9/26/2006)
Yeah, the wing has to go. Give it something more subtle. Offer and option (at least) of RWD and there's no way the ricers can stay away from this. Even if you don't tweak the engine, this will be a sure shot, I don't care who designed it.
I'm assuming it'll only be for the Euro market though. We don't get anything this hot.....especially with a diesel in it.
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Leo 7:33PM (9/26/2006)
too short
but it is very aggresive
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Scott 4:34PM (9/26/2006)
If they will build it, I will buy it. And if they build it and don't bring it to the US I will never let anyone I know buy a GM car.
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Scott 4:29PM (9/26/2006)
If they will build it, I will buy it. And if they build it and don't bring it to the US I will never let anyone I know buy a GM car.
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jordan 4:39PM (9/26/2006)
The phrases "muscle car" and "front-wheel drive" do not belong in a description of an automobile. I think this is a pretty neat concept, though I don't quite understand the motor choice. The 2.4L Ecotec gets just as good gas mileage, no? Obviously it puts out more than 190HP, plus it weighs less than a corresponding 2.0L oil-burner (most likely).
If you must cram the motor into a small space to keep the car small (transversely mounted, that is), at least be kind enough to give the people AWD! Other than added weight, you give the people nothing but benefits compared to FWD.
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jordan 4:40PM (9/26/2006)
Correction...do not belong in a description of *the same* automobile. :)
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LosBurritos 4:56PM (9/26/2006)
That's one aggressive looking lil beast. I like the design (including the Civic Si styled exhausts) and the 190HP engine strapped on a lightweight body.
Only complaint I have is with the choice of color on the bottom. It almost makes the car look like a sub-compact with an unusually high clearance.
Dang. Chevy's working up quite a storm!
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Rock 5:47PM (9/26/2006)
No thanks, I'm trying to quit.
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Me Pa Je 7:40PM (9/26/2006)
what a awesome looking car look like it might be from rally racing. once again its 4 europe and asia markets, but americans dont deserve exciting cars. oh yeah!! thats right thats why the general and ford losing market share 2 foreign car companies, because they bring excitement 2 americans.not GM or Ford.
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