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Opel Vectra OPC

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Click here to download printer friendly version The Opel Performance Center (OPC) presented an ultra-sporty concept car based on the Vectra GTS at the 2003 Essen Motorshow. Featuring innovative twin-turbochargers, the 1.9-liter diesel produces 212 bhp and peak torque of more than 400 Nm from as low as 1400 rpm. With this engine the Vectra OPC needs no more than 6.5 seconds to sprint from zero to 100 km/h. Top speed is limited electronically to 250 km/h, while fuel consumption in the European test cycle is only six liters per 100 kilometers. With this powerful yet economical, high-performance common-rail injection engine, Opel demonstrates again its diesel expertise.

The Vectra concept car, developed by OPC and based on the GTS sport sedan, is powered by a new development of the 1.9 turbo-diesel available early next year in the Vectra and the Signum. While the standard 1.9 CDTI ECOTEC develops 150 bhp, the twin-turbo version increases this to 212 bhp and therefore has a higher specific power output than the V12 6.0-liter gasoline engine in the Ferrari Enzo. The Italian supercar develops 110 bhp per liter, the Opel Vectra OPC´s twin-turbo engine produces 112 bhp per liter.

Two electronically controlled turbochargers, with maximum boost-pressure of 3.0 bar, are key to the improved performance, enabling the 1.9-liter twin-turbo to drive as smoothly as a naturally-aspirated, large-displacement engine. Peak torque of more than 400 Newtonmeters is available all the way up the engine-speed range from 1400 to 3500 rpm. Apart from the considerable power increase, one of the advantages of the twin-turbo principle is the engine's low fuel consumption.

Company press release, last updated before 12 / 01 / 2004

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dan_l
11-4-2004
 At last a diesel car that rivals petrols. The boys at OPC have done a brilliant job on this car. 212hp out of a 1.9l diesel but the best part 295lbs/ft at 1400rpm. Thats massive acceleration at very low revs beet that petrolheads. The figures speak for them selves 155 mph and 0-60 in 6.4s whilst still managing 60mpg brilliant. Shame about the car though would of been better in an Astra.
     

General specifications
Country of origin Germany
Numbers built N/A (Prototype)
Produced in 2003
Introduced at 2003 Essen Motorshow

Engine
Configuration CDTI Ecotec Straight 4
Location Front, transversely mounted
Construction aluminum block and head
Displacement 1.9 liter / 115.9 cu in
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Direct fuel injection
Aspiration Twin turbo

Drivetrain
Chassis/body unitary steel
Front suspension McPherson struts, wishbones, gas pressurised shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension multi-link, coil springs, gas pressurised shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Brakes vented discs, all-round
Gearbox 5 speed Manual
Drive Front wheel drive

Performance figures
Power 212 bhp / 158 KW
Torque 400 Nm / 295 ft lbs @ 1400 rpm
BHP/Liter 112 bhp / liter
Top Speed 250 km/h / 155 mph
0-60 mph 6.4 s

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