IAA 2011: Opel Astra GTC as the world premiere of

Opel shows at this year's International Motor Show in Frankfurt next to the Ampera and Zafira touring the world premiere of the three-door Astra GTC. The Astra GTC is impressive for its dynamic and emotional design. Eye puncture the sculptured surfaces with clear light, and sweeping lines. The GTC is the variant that exploits the design and driving dynamics potential of the Astra model range in full.

Opel OPC with two new models

Opel expects its program for particularly sporty OPC (Opel Performance Center) with two new models. In the segment of sporty small car now enriches the 154 kW / 210 hp to around 500 units limited edition Corsa OPC "Nürburgring Edition" the offer. From the famous Corsa OPC, it differs by a power increase from 192 to 210 hp and a torque increase from 230 to 250 Newton meters.

For additional traction and stability provide a mechanical multi-disc locking differential, a newly developed sport suspension from Bilstein, and a high-performance brakes by Brembo. The 100 km / h reached the Corsa OPC "Nürburgring Edition" from a standing start in 6.8 seconds, top speed is 230 km / h.

IAA 2011: World premiere for production version of the Opel GTC

The production version of the new Opel GTC celebrates 15 September 2011 at the 64th International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt Premiere. Can be ordered from the 7th to the Opel Astra-based sporting three-door GTC, the June 2011. By the time will publish the Rüsselsheim automaker also lists new model.

The design of the new Opel GTC based on the study GTC Concept Paris, who provided last October at the Paris Motor Show for attention. The sporty compact car with three doors and room for five passengers is characterized by impressive design and the latest driveline and chassis technology.

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Opel Corsa brings in the OPC "Nürburgring Edition"

From mid-June, the Opel Corsa is in the "OPC Nürburgring Edition" based on the recently renewed Corsa can be ordered. From the new Corsa OPC version in the first year, about 500 units are planned. The price for this edition start at 27 650 euros. For the extra power reserves provide modified engine management systems and turbocharger, an exhaust system with reduced back pressure and the transition to 100-octane fuel.

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.

For the first time in Ampera: Silent Lust

And he is still moving - even with class. Step by step, Opel now allows the approach to his unusual electric car that is equipped with two electric motors and a small gasoline engine that extends the reach. Now we have the opportunity to experience for the first time Ampera on the motorway and main roads around the Opel proving ground in the Hessian Dudenhofen itself.

Advance laurels have occurred in recent months have plenty, so much that should now be even as early as 3000 preorders in Rüsselsheim. That's impressive for a vehicle with a completely new technology that is available for 42 900 euros. Not chicken, but at least in the still small crowd of small electric cars from the series production of other manufacturers in its size, a "bargain".