First official images and details about the Insignia OPC/VXR
GM has unveiled first details about the Opel Insignia OPC , that in UK will be sold as Vauxhall Insignia VXR. Power comes from a turbocharged 2.8-liter V6 engine that packs 325 horsepower.
0-62 mph(0-100 km/) comes in 6 seconds and the top speed is electronically limited at 155 mph (250 km/h).
Video: Opel Insignia OPC on the Nüburgring
Almost production ready Opel Insignia OPC was first spotted on the Nürburgin end of March.
New Opel Insignia OPC/Vauxhall Insignia VXR uses a modified twin-turbo 2.8-liter V6 that offers between 300-320 horsepower.
Opel Insignia OPC spotted on the Nürburgring
Spring is officially on for automakers as first test mules are already doing their testing on the famous Nürburgring. Yesterday we brought you first spy photos of the Opel Insignia OPC with production bumpers.
Now the same car has been spotted on The Ring doing some final testing before it goes on sale this summer.
Opel Insignia OPC spied with production bumpers
Just recently we brought you photos of the Insignia Sports Tourer OPC prototype that still had the regular model bumpers. This time we have photos of the Insignia OPC sedan with production bumpers that are lightly disguised to hide final details.
The car spotted is finished in OPC blue color, which has been used on OPC models for years.
Opel Insignia wins prestigious “red dot” design award
Opel Insignia has already been named European Car of the Year 2009.
Now it has been recognized once again by an international expert jury for its outstanding design, winning the prestigious “red dot” award for product design.
Essen 2008: Opel Insignia by STEINMETZ
First company that presented the styling package for the all-new Opel Insignia was Irmscher. Now German tuner STEINMATZ has released first images of their tuning package for the Insignia.
Tuning package for the Insignia includes 20-inch ST7 alloy wheels that come either in white or black, new front grille, new front spoiler and new exhaust pipes. More details will be introduced end of this week at the Essen Motor Show.
Opel / Vauxhall Insignia wins European Car of the Year title
The Insignia is the first Opel to win in 22 years, it has been runner-up four times – and in 2007 the Opel Corsa lost by just two points to the Ford S-Max. Ford has won the award five times but this is the second occasion it has lost by one point.
This year’s narrow victory emphasizes the high level of this year’s competition, which has 37 initial candidates and seven finalists. Of the 59 car of the Year jurors representing 23 European countries, 20 gave the Insignia top points, while 19 put the Fiesta in first place.
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New Opel Insignia by Irmscher
New Opel Insignia will be launched in the European market on November 22nd. First company to present a styling package for the Insignia is Irmscher, long time tuning partner for Opel.
Irmscher styling package will be available from the beginning of Insignia sales through Opel dealerships around Europe.
Opel Insignia joins the ecoFLEX model range
The new Insignia ecoFLEX, debuting at the Paris Motor Show, offers environmentally friendly driving without making any compromises. Opel’s newest ecoFLEX model features a powerful single turbo diesel with 2.0-liter displacement and output of 118 kW/160 hp.
The Insignia ecoFLEX sprints from zero to 100 km/h in 9.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of up to 218 km/h.
The Insignia ecoFLEX is fitted with highly fuel-efficient Primacy HP tires from Michelin specially developed for the car.
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Opel showcases two world premieres at Paris Motor Show
Opel showcase two world premieres at Paris Motor Show — its dynamic new Insignia Sports Tourer with two new engines and the sleek Insignia ecoFLEX.
Two new engines for the entire Insignia class also debut. The innovative 2.0-liter BiTurbo diesel with clean tech combustion system has 190 hp, and the downsized 1.6-liter gasoline turbo engine reaches 180 hp. These two new additions complement the wide range of seven motors – all Euro 5-certified – already on offer for the Insignia.
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Opel Insignia OPC spied with new details
Last time our photographer spotted the Opel Insignia OPC it had black wheels. This time the car has been spotted with new details that make the car look even better. It has newly designed wheels in a size of 18″ or 19″ and big Brembo brakes.
As before the front end has a very strong disguise to hide new and bigger intakes. Insignia OPC is getting mos tlikely the new twin-turbo V6 that generates over 300hp. Rumor is that there might be another performance version coming that will be badged under Lotus, as it was in the nineties with Lotus Omega.
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer spotted with no disguise
Opel will be introducing the Insignia Sport Tourer at the Paris Motor Show.
It will be available in European markets in spring 2009.
Sport Tourer gets two new engines - a downsized gasoline turbo engine and a new turbo diesel - will join the seven engines already available from launch of the sedan models.
Insigina Sport Tourer was never spotted as a prototype. Now our spy photographer has captured the new Sport Tourer undisguised testing with a caravan trailer.
Opel Insignia OPC spied as a hatchback version
Last month Opel introduced Insignia at the London Motor Show. Last week they announced that the third body version of the Insignia called Sports Tourer will debut at the Paris Motor Show.
Now our spy photograper in Germany has captured the hatchback version of the Insignia that has camouflaged front grill and bumper, also the rear bumper and and exhausts are disguised. Hidden front end is most likely hiding new and bigger air intakes.
Insignia’s third body variant to debut at Paris Motor Show
The Insignia Sports Tourer, available in European markets in spring 2009, boasts the same athletic, powerful and elegant design as its sedan counterparts. “However,” says Mark Adams, Vice President of GM Europe Design, “this is a stand-alone model and not simply a wagon version of the sedan. In fact, all the bodywork aft of the B-pillar is unique to the Sports Tourer.
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London 2008: Opel Insignia prices and details revealed
Opel has announced attractive pricing for its new top model, the Insignia, debuting today at the British International Motor Show 2008.
Even though its technology and design solidly place the Insignia at the top of the mid-size class, its prices start at the bottom of the segment.
The entry-level model – the four-door sedan with the 115 hp 1.6 ECOTEC gasoline engine – costs 22,700 euros. Pricing for the diesels in Germany for the 110 hp 2.0 CDTI starts at 24,300 euros.
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