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Opel Insignia OPC: Hot Chili Premiere at the Barcelona Motor Show
-239 kW/325 hp and 400 Nm; 0 to 100 km/h in six seconds
-Specially developed mechatronic chassis with all-wheel drive
-First deliveries this fall
The high performance version of the Car of the Year 2009 will be unveiled on May 7, when the Opel Insignia OPC premieres at the Barcelona Motor Show, ten years after the launch of the first OPC model (Opel Performance Center).
The heart of the Insignia OPC is its 2.8 V6 Turbo engine. Derived from the powerful gasoline engine already available on the top-of-the-line Insignia, this version reaches an output of 239 kW/325 hp. The increase in power was obtained by a special engine development and by reworking the exhaust, significantly reducing the counter pressure. And because sound is so important in the appreciation of an engine, the acoustic specialists worked on the exhaust of the V6 by adopting specific center and rear mufflers.
The Insignia OPC is available with a six-speed manual gearbox. The strong torque of 400 Nm/ 295 ft-lbsensures abundant pulling power even at lower engine speeds. With this engine performance, the Insignia OPC reaches a top speed of 250 km/h (restricted) and sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in six seconds.
The already very well performing Insignia chassis was further fine tuned for the OPC variant which ride height has been reduced by 10 mm compared to the Insignia (AWD Sport version). The newly developed mechatronic chassis also receives a new front axle. The front suspension architecture of the Insignia OPC retains a so called McPherson strut, however the engineers at the Opel Performance Center came up with an evolution called HiPerStrut (for high performance strut). Benefits are an improved steering feel, reduced steering disturbances due to the high torque and an enhanced feeling in the handling for the driver.
The Insignia OPC also comes with the adaptive FlexRide suspension which not only adapts to driving situation and driving style but also to the driver’s preferences. While on the Insignia the system offers the choice between a standard adaptive setting, a more comfortable mode and a sport mode, the OPC is definitely addressing those enjoying a sportier ride. OPC drivers can choose between three different sport modes: the standard mode as the high comfort setting, a special Sport mode and the OPC mode, for optimal performance.
For the first time also in the OPC portfolio, the Adaptive 4x4 system and its electronic rear limited slip differential (eLSD) are standard. The four-wheel drive management unit has been recalibrated to adapt torque distribution to the sporty philosophy of the OPC. Taking the higher performances of the OPC into consideration, significant development efforts were put into further improving the brake system. Connoisseurs will immediately spot the Brembo calipers and the perforated 13.9 inch/ 355 mm disc on the front axle.
“I was personally involved in the development of the Insignia OPC and I very much enjoyed extensive testing on the most demanding race track of the world, the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Our target was to rival the “best of the best”,” said Hans Demant, Managing Director Adam Opel GmbH.
Distinctive looks are a clear statement on dynamic ambitions
The top-of-the-line body style dressed in an elegant sports outfit is inspired by the GTC concept car which starred in 2007, but still remains true to the Insignia’s design philosophy of sculptural artistry meets German precision.
Compared to less powerful versions of the Insignia, the OPC shows a spectacular new front end with two large vertical intakes and a specific rear bumper with dual integrated exhausts. The 19-inch wheels (tires: 245/40) are standard and give the car the stance it deserves. New 20-inch lightweight forged wheels (with 255/35 tires) are available as an option.
The dynamic sportiness of the exterior is also mirrored in the cockpit. When opening the door, the OPC is immediately impressive, from unique Recaro seats to a flat-bottomed sporty steering wheel and specific gear knob. The OPC also presents distinctive instrument graphics.
“The Insignia OPC marks the beginning of a new era for our OPC portfolio; still bold, but also more mature and refined, and more ambitious than ever. The OPC epitomizes the Insignia experience: dynamic and refined”, says Alain Visser, GM Europe Vice President Opel.
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wow that thing is beautiful along with the link to the Buick LaCrosse. They are almost the same damn car but I like the styling of the Open just a little bit more.
Holy sh*tballs!!!!
that thing is dead gorgeous, if not the new GNX it would make one hell of a sexy new Pontiac G6
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yea, and we get stuck with the designs like the cobalt and astra. that thing is beautiful.
GO PATS!!!
that car is awesome. I dont know why they dont bring @!#$ like that here. how big is it? size of a g6? a little bigger?
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I don't believe you. It looks too good. LOL Lets hope they are smart enough to filter some of this down to the US market. They've done a fair job of it lately, but they can do much better. Take a lesson from Ford and do exactly the opposite.
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Why don't we get cars like this here?
Throw them back all their VW's and send these back.
Damn, that is sick. I wish we could have it. The rear end looks somewhat like a TL. That would be a nie family sedan.
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GM is still laboring under the delusion, that they are their own biggest competitor. They won't bring it here, because it might compete with the malibauraG6 for sales. IDIOTS Just make the best car and let the crappier ones die.
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Ill take the buick version with the turbo engine please. Never thought I would ever like a buick other than the GNX
The only changes the OPC could use is the stitching in the seats dont really fit in with the overall interior trim. I think all the silver finished stuff should be the black gloss, also change the material where the headlight controls are to the gloss as well...other than that....BRING IT GM!!!
i might end up buying one in 5-6 years if its a possibility. i just wish i could get it with the buick interior.
I love it. I really love those rims too.
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buick would screw it up , as a saturn redline OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO YEAH BABY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just love that car and design.....
but the car manufactures or the big GM's here keep giving us crappy/boring designs and wont bring anything like that over here........ it sucks cause I have seen some nice cars designed by them that they wont release over here.......I would love to see this also the Ford RS and a few others.....maybe if they would give them to us there sales may go up.
That is a beautiful car though......I love everything about it!!!
They always get the versions that come with projector headlamps. This is bull@!#$.
Eternal (LuxuryTax) wrote:They always get the versions that come with projector headlamps. This is bull@!#$.
QFT
Thats some of what make most of GM's cars look so damn cheap. It's little details like utilizing xenon lighting systems that give a car a nice finish, among of more notable things... like a maybe a little less plastic, better engine setup, decent rims, ect.
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that is @!#$ hot, maybe they should just get rid of chevy here and sell opel
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pure sex on wheels!
i love it!
Unfortunately a rockin' car like this would be terribly watered down by the time it hits the North American market.
love the interior.
did i miss the sticker price somewhere?
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