Opel prepping twin-turbo AWD flagship

Tycoon · 11-23-2007, 03:58 AM

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Opel’s replacement for the Vectra sedan is still close to a year away but already we have some important clues about the new car including details about a new flagship version. That’s right. Opel will launch a new high-performance version complete with a twin-turbocharged AWD powertrain.

The new model will be available in sedan, hatch and estate bodystyles and there are rumors a new coupe version based on the GTC concept (pictured) will eventually be launched as a successor to the Calibra. The cars will also be sold in the U.S. as the next-generation Saturn Aura, although final styling is expected to be changed slightly to suit American tastes.

Mechanicals are based on GM’s FWD Epsilon 2 platform so expect more space and a stiffer chassis than the compared to the current model. New to the lineup will be an electronic controlled AWD set-up and limited-slip differential. Power will come from a 300hp twin-turbocharged 2.8L V6 petrol engine mated to a six-speed manual.

The performance flagship will likely be called the VXR, reports AutoExpress, and it will have a unique sports bodykit, V-shaped grille and blacked out xenon headlights. It will ride on 19in alloys and a lowered suspension kit as well.

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bmer · 11-23-2007, 11:03 AM

I have some doubts about how well this will work but good luck to them.

cawimmer430 · 11-25-2007, 07:15 AM

Opel seems to be doing what VW did some time ago: raising the bar.

They're going upmarket. I kind of feel that this suits Opel better since in the past they were always a competitor to BMW and Mercedes in Germany. It's only in the 1980s that they began to go downmarket and totally abandoned the luxury or premium segment (well except for cars like the Senator).

11-23-2007, 03:58 AM	#1
Tycoon Expert Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 12,811 Thanks: 3,263 Thanked 3,647 Times in 1,986 Posts	Opel prepping twin-turbo AWD flagship - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Opel’s replacement for the Vectra sedan is still close to a year away but already we have some important clues about the new car including details about a new flagship version. That’s right. Opel will launch a new high-performance version complete with a twin-turbocharged AWD powertrain. The new model will be available in sedan, hatch and estate bodystyles and there are rumors a new coupe version based on the GTC concept (pictured) will eventually be launched as a successor to the Calibra. The cars will also be sold in the U.S. as the next-generation Saturn Aura, although final styling is expected to be changed slightly to suit American tastes. Mechanicals are based on GM’s FWD Epsilon 2 platform so expect more space and a stiffer chassis than the compared to the current model. New to the lineup will be an electronic controlled AWD set-up and limited-slip differential. Power will come from a 300hp twin-turbocharged 2.8L V6 petrol engine mated to a six-speed manual. The performance flagship will likely be called the VXR, reports AutoExpress, and it will have a unique sports bodykit, V-shaped grille and blacked out xenon headlights. It will ride on 19in alloys and a lowered suspension kit as well. - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER to see a preview of the final product in our previous story. Source: - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

11-23-2007, 11:03 AM	#2
bmer Devotee Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,906 Thanks: 1,547 Thanked 669 Times in 405 Posts	Re: Opel prepping twin-turbo AWD flagship I have some doubts about how well this will work but good luck to them.

11-25-2007, 07:15 AM	#3
cawimmer430 Trendsetter Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mühldorf am Inn, Germany Posts: 8,028 Thanks: 3,975 Thanked 3,189 Times in 1,366 Posts	Re: Opel prepping twin-turbo AWD flagship Opel seems to be doing what VW did some time ago: raising the bar. They're going upmarket. I kind of feel that this suits Opel better since in the past they were always a competitor to BMW and Mercedes in Germany. It's only in the 1980s that they began to go downmarket and totally abandoned the luxury or premium segment (well except for cars like the Senator).

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