GTbyCITROEN concept car to start the 24 Hours of Nurburgring
By Thami Masemola
May 21, 2009 10:09 PM
Filed Under: Citroen, Concept Car, European, Motorsport
Citroën's road towards becoming a player in the premium segment seems to be coming along nicely. For one example the compact DS line models appear to be sweet, inside and out. For another the GTbyCITROËN supercar concept is said to be going into production.
The GTbyCITROËN was first unpacked as a full scale model at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. Soon it will be going on a sight-seeing road trip to a few motoring events. The first will be the 24 Hours Nürburgring race on May 23rd. There it will take a lap of honour and the spectators will be able to get up close and personal with it at the stand of Citroën partner Polyphony from May 20th.
Then on June 12th it will be in the company of other (real) supercars in the "Grande Parade des Pilotes" at the Le Mans 24 Hours. It will be taking part in a presentation by the 150 drivers who are part of the 50 teams that take part in the race.
Last but not least attendees of the Goodwood Festival of Speed (3 - 5 July) in the UK will get to see the GTbyCITROËN.
The featured concept had LED lights, 21-inch wheels, wide wheel arches and gullwing doors. Rumours are that it will get V8 power from either Ford or General Motors.
Press Release (Click to expand)
GTbyCITROEN powers to the heart of motoring passion
After turning heads at the Paris Motor Show and picking up the 2008 Louis Vuitton Classic Concept Award, the GTbyCITROEN concept car is continuing its adventures, appearing alongside other outstanding vehicles at several major events in the coming months.
• GTbyCITROEN will be starting the 24 Hours Nürburgring race on 23 May with a lap of honour on the legendary track. Visitors will be able to get a close-up look of the car on the stand of Citroën partner Polyphony from 20 May.
• On 12 June, GTbyCITROEN will be joining a host of supercars from all over the world in the "Grande Parade des Pilotes" at the Le Mans 24 Hours, taking part in the presentation of the 150 drivers forming the 50 teams competing in this classic race.
• GTbyCITROEN will be participating in the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK on 3-5 July. The concept car will be rubbing shoulders with legendary vehicles through their exceptional styling and driving experience.
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The car will NOT run in the N24 race, it just will be shown to the public.
Edited by user on May 22, 2009 at 12:06 AM
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