| Make
|
Chevrolet |
| Model |
WTCC
Ultra |
| Concept
year |
2006 |
| Production
year |
- |
| Engine |
2
litre turbo
diesel |
The Chevrolet WTCC Ultra concept from the 2006 Paris Motor
Show is a bold, almost cartoonish, vision of a next-generation
touring car racer.
The WTCC Ultra is powered by a 2 litre turbocharged diesel
developing 190 horsepower. To keep the unladen weight
as low as possible, the designers of the Chevrolet WTCC
Ultra have made plenty of use of modern lightweight materials.
The body parts are finished in "Stealth Blue", a further
development of the familiar Chevrolet blue, and are made
of a glass fibre and carbon
fibre laminate.
The flat underbody of the fully functioning Chevrolet
WTCC Ultra touring concept car, which also graphically
divides up the vehicle because of its dark colour, and
the front and rear spoilers are made of a plain weave
carbon fibre composite.
The window frames and the air inlet grilles at the front
are finished in semi gloss dark grey. They make an attractive
contrast with the glossy silver-painted wheels and the
polished aluminium door handles, number plate and centrally
positioned tailpipes.
Another aerodynamic feature apart from the flat underbody
and the spoilers of the Chevrolet WTCC Ultra is a rear
diffuser to create additional downforce.
For better weight distribution, the WTCC Ultra's driver
is situated as far back and as low as possible. All the
control surfaces of the car are designed to be exactly
where the driver requires, from the steering
wheel and sequential gear selector, to the adjustable
pedalbox and the console-mounted electrical switches.
The inner door releases in the front doors are also situated
further back than usual to be in reach of the driver.
The steering wheel is similarly rear-ward of normal, and
houses all the technical information readouts for the
driver in two screens. The main circular screen displays
the gear selection and tachometer, as well as oil and
water temperatures, fuel and oil levels, and brake bias.
Four push buttons on the wheel control the functions of
the main screen.
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