Friday, April 15, 2011

Opel Insignia OPC now up to 270 km / h

Opel is the 239 kW / 325 hp Opel Insignia OPC now available in an "Unlimited" version without the electronically limited top speed available. The top version of the Opel program now reaches top speeds of up to 270 km / h (saloon version, manual transmission). The Unlimited version is available with a manual six-speed manual and six-speed automatic transmission and shift paddles on the steering wheel and in all three body styles.

The all-wheel drive Opel Insignia OPC Unlimited is "optically in the blue Brembo logo visible on the front brake calipers, and redesigned tachometer and speedometer. Also planned is a special edition of the vehicle in matt black foils. Part of the package without an electronic speed limit is a "OPC performance-driving training on the Opel proving ground in Dudenhofen, learn from the future owners, led by brand ambassador Joachim Winkelhock and motorsport experienced instructors, with the dynamic potential of their new vehicle safer to handle.

The performance of the Unlimited version is up to the speed with which the other versions are identical. For the sprint from zero to 100 km / h require Insignia OPC versions, depending on body and wheel drive version 6.0 to 6.6 seconds, combined fuel consumption and CO2 emission levels are between 10.6 liters and 11 liters per 100 kilometers between 249 grams and 259 grams of CO2 per kilometer.

The recently introduced six-speed automatic transmission also has a switching mode in which the driver - can change the speed step manually - either by paddles on the steering wheel. The transmission control is linked to the mechatronic Flex-ride suspension on the Insignia OPC, which offers a basic setting with daily characteristic two other programs: "Sport" for additional agility and immediacy and a "OPC" mode for maximum driving dynamics.

The shift pattern is generally designed for active driving and adapted to the particular driving mode. The all-wheel drive of the Insignia OPC has a sport differential with hydraulic Haldex multi-plate clutch and electronic center and rear locking differentials (ELSD: electronic rear limited slip differential).

Like all Opel Performance Models (OPC) and the Unlimited had a 10 000-kilometer test program on the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring complete, validated by the continuous load and fine tuning. The burden for the entire vehicle on this route at a factor of 18 - equivalent to a mileage of 180 000 km on normal roads.

The launch date for the fastest production-Opel is provided yet for this month, the price range starts at a suggested retail price of EUR 48 605 in the four-door model with manual transmission. (Ampnet / jri)

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