First pics – Chevy Cruze livery revealed

The first pictures of the 2009 FIA World Touring Car Championship-livery for the new Chevrolet Cruze have been revealed. Chevrolet showed the car at the 33rd Bolonga Motor Show in Italy. The 2009 season will be the fifth season for Chevrolet in the WTCC.

Chevrolet has scored a total of 14 wins since their entrance to the series in 2005. But they have so far failed to score a title.

But the goal for the team in 2009 is to clinch their first ever WTCC-title.

“With the success and experience we have gained in the past four seasons incorporated in this new race car, I am convinced that the Cruze can achieve new ambitions for Chevrolet in the WTCC,” said Chevrolet Motorsport boss Eric Néve.

Touring Car-expert Alain Menu has been with Chevrolet since their entrance to WTCC and has tested the new car.

“It was the first time I drove the Cruze and I can already tell the car feels good. The wider track makes it easier to drive in certain portions of the circuit, while lap times show promise but also indicate the amount of work still needed. The car responds well to all set-up changes which should make it easier for us to make progress throughout the winter months,” said Menu.