It began as a design study into a new generation of touring car. It became a popular symbol of Chevrolet’s success in the World Touring Car Championships. From the moment our designers unveiled the WTCC Ultra, crowds were attracted to its aggressive street racer style. But it’s what the Ultra has inside that makes it so unique as a concept.
By raising the turbo boost pressure, the Ultra gets an impressive 190 hp out of the same 4-cylinder diesel found in the Captiva and Epica. Lessons in handling were gained by placing McPherson struts on both axles, and improving wheel control via an A-frame arm at the front, with two additional wishbones and a trailing arm at the back. To keep weight low, advanced glass fibre and carbon fibre laminate make up the “Stealth Blue” body finish, while a rear diffuser creates added down force for improved aerodynamics.
Styled to thrill
Speaking about the genesis of the WTCC Ultra, lead designer Ewan Kingsbury commented, “As the chosen theme was to create a concept race car, this gave me license to push the passion and aggression of the styling to the extreme. It has to look fast even when it’s standing still.”
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