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Title: Chevrolet WTCC R+
Post by: GMPenguin on July 25, 2005, 07:33:59 PM

Came across this on Americancarfans.com, and am too lazy to look at google, anybody know anything about it?

(http://www.americancarfans.com/photos/3050719.002/1005.jpg)
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Title: Chevrolet WTCC R+
Post by: BMWDave on July 25, 2005, 07:38:28 PM

I think that a Suzuki Verona is a rebody of this Chevrolet which is sold in Europe.

Title: Chevrolet WTCC R+
Post by: 93JC on July 25, 2005, 08:08:46 PM

QuoteI think that a Suzuki Verona is a rebody of this Chevrolet which is sold in Europe.

Actually, it's a Suzuki Forenza rebadge, not Verona.

It's a production representation of the Chevrolet Nubira (/Lacetti/Optra) that competes in the World Touring Car Championship in Europe.

It differs from the regular fare in that it has a stronger, stiffer suspension, bigger, better brakes, some interior bits, new wheels and tires, the lame-ass graphic across the top of the windsheild, some bodywork, and an upgraded engine (supercharged 2.0L I4: 172hp, 170ft-lbs).

Unfortunately for us Canadians (who happen to be able to get the regular Chevy Optra (http://www.gmcanada.com/english/vehicles/2005/chevrolet/optra/)), we DON'T get the WTCC R+.

Title: Chevrolet WTCC R+
Post by: BMWDave on July 25, 2005, 08:09:46 PM

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QuoteI think that a Suzuki Verona is a rebody of this Chevrolet which is sold in Europe.
Actually, it's a Suzuki Forenza rebadge, not Verona.

It's a production representation of the Chevrolet Nubira (/Lacetti/Optra) that competes in the World Touring Car Championship in Europe.

It differs from the regular fare in that it has a stronger, stiffer suspension, bigger, better brakes, some interior bits, new wheels and tires, the lame-ass graphic across the top of the windsheild, some bodywork, and an upgraded engine (supercharged 2.0L I4: 172hp, 170ft-lbs).

Unfortunately for us Canadians (who happen to be able to get the regular Chevy Optra (http://www.gmcanada.com/english/vehicles/2005/chevrolet/optra/)), we DON'T get the WTCC R+.

Neither do we americans ;)

And I meant Forenza :mellow: I just mixed up the names B)

Title: Chevrolet WTCC R+
Post by: 93JC on July 25, 2005, 08:57:10 PM

QuoteNeither do we americans ;)

Yeah, but we actually get the regular version to begin with. You guys don't get this Chevy at all (save for the extended family relationship between Suzuki and GM. Coincidentally, we don't get the Forenza or Reno in Canada. We do get the Verona and an Aveo clone named Swift+ though).

Title: Chevrolet WTCC R+
Post by: GMPenguin on July 26, 2005, 09:49:08 AM

Quote
QuoteI think that a Suzuki Verona is a rebody of this Chevrolet which is sold in Europe.
Actually, it's a Suzuki Forenza rebadge, not Verona.

It's a production representation of the Chevrolet Nubira (/Lacetti/Optra) that competes in the World Touring Car Championship in Europe.

It differs from the regular fare in that it has a stronger, stiffer suspension, bigger, better brakes, some interior bits, new wheels and tires, the lame-ass graphic across the top of the windsheild, some bodywork, and an upgraded engine (supercharged 2.0L I4: 172hp, 170ft-lbs).

Unfortunately for us Canadians (who happen to be able to get the regular Chevy Optra (http://www.gmcanada.com/english/vehicles/2005/chevrolet/optra/)), we DON'T get the WTCC R+.

Ever driven an Optra?

Title: Chevrolet WTCC R+
Post by: 93JC on July 26, 2005, 11:18:40 AM

No, I haven't actually. I'd like to try one.

I know someone who rented one for a few weeks, and he thought it was okay.

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