Opel GTC
| Opel GTC Concept | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Opel |
| Production | 2007 (concept car only) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Grand tourer |
| Body style | 2 door 2+2 coupé |
| Layout | front engine all wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.8 L GM LP9 V6 turbo |
| Transmission | 6 speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 190.2 in (4,831 mm) |
| Width | 73.5 in (1,867 mm) |
| Height | 56.4 in (1,433 mm) |
The Opel Gran Turismo Coupé Concept, abbreviated as Opel GTC Concept, was a concept car that was manufactured by Opel which was speculated to be one hypothetical coupé of the Opel Vectra C.[1] The GTC premiered at the 77th Geneva Motor Show in March 2007.[2] The Opel GTC is one such grand tourer, alongside the Opel Flextreme GT/E.[3]
Specifications
The GTC is powered by a turbocharged 2.8 L (171 cid) V6 engine from the family High Feature, also used in the standard Vectra, but tuned in the GTC, to produce 300 hp (224 kW) and 295 lb⋅ft (400 N⋅m) of torque. The base, and floorpan, came from the platform General Motors Epsilon II, but was modified for all wheel drive, to apply the power effectively.
The car was capable of 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.0 seconds, and the top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).
Influence
The Opel Vectra went out of production in July 2008. Design cues of the Opel GTC were used on the Opel Insignia, an upmarket replacement for the Vectra, which was launched in October 2008.[4] However, no coupé version of the Insignia was ever made available.
The design of the then forthcoming Insignia was said to have been one “major departure” from the Vectra, in March 2007.[5]
References
- ^ "Opel GTC Concept". carmagazine.co.uk. 8 March 2007. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "Opel GTC Concept Revealed". leftlanenews.com. 5 March 2007. Retrieved 2 July 2008.
- ^ "2007 Opel GTC Concept (Gran Turismo Coupé)". supercarnews.net. 5 March 2007. Retrieved 2 July 2008.
- ^ "Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 CDTi 130". autocar.co.uk. 1 October 2008. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "Vauxhall Vectra news - Death of the Vectra - 2007". topgear.com. 29 November 2007. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
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