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.
Spy shots: Opel Insignia Sports Tourer OPC
At first the car pictured on the right looks like a regular Insignia Sports Tourer. On closer inspection you can see twin exhausts, Brembo brakes and OPC badges on front of the doors.
Production model will get different bumpers which are inspired from the Opel GTC Concept coupé that was previewed at the 2007 Geneva motor show.
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 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 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 Interior pictures
Opel has released official pictures of Insignia’s interior. Car will be marketed as Vauxhall in the UK and will make its world premiere July 22 at the London Motor Show.
Most likely the car will also be sold in the states as a Saturn.
The Insignia will launch with an exceptionally broad range of seven engines. All meet Euro 5 emissions standards and come with either manual or automatic six-speed transmissions.
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