The Chevrolet Cruze WTCC has been unveiled today during the opening of the Bologna motor Show in Italy. For its first public appearance the Chevrolet Cruze WTCC wears the racing livery with which it will compete in the 2009 World Touring Car Championship (WTCC). The Chevrolet Cruze WTCC however is still under testing and development with drivers Rob Huff, Nicola Larini and Alain Menu. Its competition debut is scheduled for 7-8 March 2009 in Curitiba, Brazil.
Phillip Zak, Director Exterior Design GM Europe, said: "As a racing fan myself, I was thrilled to be involved with this project. My main direction to the team was that we wanted a bold unique dynamic graphic that stands out on the race track as the bold dynamic Cruze will also stand out
from competitors in the street. The team colors have been incorporated on as a continuation of our successful past. The super graphics are asymmetrical and unexpected, with a geometric execution, while we have accentuated the Chevrolet grille, which is the global face of Chevrolet. I am sure the Cruze WTCC will certainly help transmitting the dynamic spirit of Chevrolet!"
Eric Neve, Manager Motorsport at Chevrolet Europe, explains: "Bologna Motor Show is one of the most festive car events in Europe. We could not think of a better place to say goodbye to the Lacetti,
which will be racing here (at the show race on 8 December) for the last time and give a warm welcome to new Cruze WTCC. The new race livery really encapsulates everything which Chevrolet is about: it is fresh, colorful, exciting, and out-of-the box."
