Thursday, March 20, 2008

Opel GT: In Depth


Technical Data Overview

Engine / transmission



Emissions standard compliance


Euro 4

Fuel


super unleaded

Number of cylinders


4

Bore

mm

86.0

Stroke

mm

86.0

Displacement

cm3

1998

Max. output

kW (hp)

194 (264)


at rpm

5300

Max. torque

Nm

353


at rpm

2500 - 5000

Transmission


5-speed, manual

Driving performance

Fuel consumption in l/100 km

Maximum speed
in km/h

Acceleration from
0 – 100 km/h in seconds


Urban


Extra-urban


Combined

CO2 emissions
in g/km

229

5.7

13.0

6.9

9.2

218

Car dimensions in mm


Length

4100

Width

1813

Height (at curb weight)

1274

Wheelbase

2415

Track, front

1543

Track, rear

1561

Turning clearance in m


Curb-to-curb

10.45

Luggage compartment capacity (liter)


Roof closed

157

Roof open

66

Weight and axle load in kg


Curb weight excl. driver (according to 70/156/EU)

1331

Gross vehicle weight

1625

Maximum axle load, front

850

Maximum axle load, rear

775

All data refer to the European base model with standard equipment. The consumption data according to 1999/100/EU takes into consideration the vehicle’s curb weight as stipulated by this regulation. The published performance figures are possible with the vehicle’s curb weight excluding driver plus a 200 kilogram load allowance.

Opinions on New Opel GT

Carl-Peter Forster,
President General Motors Europe:

Develop and build cars with passion ? nothing better defines what drives our team. And our customers will feel our passion when they start up the new Opel GT. With the new roadster, we now have an impressive and multifaceted large portfolio of niche products, including the Tigra and Astra TwinTops, which all offer open-top driving fun in their own unique way.”

Hans Demant,
Managing Director, Adam Opel GmbH and GME Vice President, Engineering:

The new Opel GT is a prime example of the technology and design potential that our growing global cooperation within GM offers. We can develop products based on joint vehicle architectures, which not only boast brand-specific characteristics and are worthwhile in smaller production runs, but also enhance the Opel image.”

Bryan Nesbitt,
Executive Director Design, GM Europe:

Designing a roadster is one of the treats of the profession. You know from day one it must exude emotion and fashion beyond all else. The Opel GT is more than a car, it suggests a lifestyle."

Alain Visser,
Executive Director, European Opel Marketing:

An absolute dream car, and thanks to its attractive, affordable price starting from 30,675 euros, it’s a dream that can come true. The new Opel GT concept is in line with its legendary predecessor, and with a powerful turbo engine, the purebred roadster enjoys an exceptional place in its segment.”

Chris Pinn,
Chief Engineer, Model Line:

In the development division, our enthusiasm for the new Opel GT knew no boundaries: we constantly had to keep an eye on the keys to the prototypes!”


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Source: Source: Adam Opel AG






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