Opel Performance Center (OPC) is a partitioning of the High German automobile manufacturer Opel , initially fix every bit a subsidiary inwards 1997.
The chief focus of OPC is the evolution of surgical operation derivatives of the Opel attain , such every bit the hot hatch Corsa OPC as well as Astra OPC. The OPC rear is also used inwards approximately motorsport activities such every bit the VLN.[3] In the United Kingdom of Great Britain as well as Northern Ireland of Britain as well as Northern Republic of Ireland , where Opel vehicles are sold nether the Vauxhall marque , the VXR rear is used instead.
Former DTM racer Volker Strycek is managing manager of Opel Performance Center.
Opel Performance Center | |
Type | Division |
Industry | Vehicle engineering |
Founded | Rüsselsheim , FRG (1997) |
Headquarters | Rüsselsheim , Germany |
Key people | Volker Strycek , Managing Director |
Products | High-performance cars specialist trunk styling parts automotive consumer goods |
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History
Opel Performance Center GmbH was established inwards 1997. The commencement OPC machine was an Astra G launched inwards 1999.
Prior to OPC models , Opel used the Grand Sport Injection (GSi) designation inwards the mid 80s as well as the belatedly 90s for its high-performance as well as hot hatch derivatives. Opel has offered many GSi models , e.g. the Manta B GSi , Kadett east GSi or Astra F GSi. The final vehicle amongst the GSi moniker was the Corsa C GSi , which was offered inwards the Opel model attain until 2004. After 3 years , Opel decided to purpose the GSi moniker for the Corsa D inwards 2007.
OPC models
The retail versions developed past times OPC are sold nether the Opel build , every bit exceptional versions of the criterion Opel vehicles. They are typically painted inwards a vivid shade of bluish (though other colours are available too). Their contest inwards Europe are , e.g. the ST versions of Ford's European attain as well as Volkswagen's GTI as well as R range. In the United Kingdom of Great Britain as well as Northern Ireland of Britain as well as Northern Republic of Ireland , Vauxhall's versions of OPC models are badged every bit VXR.
Current models
- Since 2009 Opel Insignia OPC - a version of the Opel Insignia five-door liftback , four-door saloon as well as five-door station carriage (Sports Tourer) which has a 2.8-liter V6 turbo engine amongst 239 kW (325 PS) as well as criterion all-wheel drive.
- Since 2012 Opel Astra J OPC - a version of the electrical flow Opel Astra GTC compact sports machine which has a 2.0-liter turbo engine amongst 206 kW (280 PS).
- Since 2014 Opel Corsa east OPC - a version of the Opel Corsa east three-door hatchback.
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Previous models
OPC has developed the next exceptional versions of Opel vehicles: *"1998-2004 Opel Vectra a version of the sedan as well as hatcback"
- 1999–2004 Opel Astra G OPC – a version of the three-door hatchback as well as five-door station carriage (Caravan) Astra G which has a 2.0-litre engine amongst 118 kW (160 PS) as well as a 2.0-litre turbo engine amongst 147 kW (200 PS).
- 2001–2006 Opel Zafira Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 OPC – a version of the Opel Zafira Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 compact MPV which has a 2.0-litre turbo engine amongst 141 kW (192 PS).
- 2005–2011 Opel Astra H OPC – over again , based on the three-door Astra , this fourth dimension the three-door hatchback (GTC) version of the Astra H.
- 2005–2010 Opel Zafira B OPC – a version of the Opel Zafira B compact MPV.
- 2005–2008 Opel Vectra C OPC – a version of the Opel Vectra C five-door liftback (GTS) as well as five-door station carriage (Caravan).
- 2006–2010 Opel Meriva Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 OPC – a version of the Opel Meriva mini MPV.
- 2007–2014 Opel Corsa D OPC – a version of the Opel Corsa D three-door hatchback which has a 1.6-liter turbo engine amongst 141 kW (192 PS).
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Concept cars
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Over the xv years of being , OPC presented the next concept cars:
- 2001 Opel Astra Coupe OPC X-Treme – based on the DTM V8-powered version of the Opel Astra Coupe.
- 2002 Opel Corsa OPC – a rattling production-ready version of the 3-door Opel Corsa C that , yet , never made it to production.
- 2003 Opel Vectra OPC – opposite to the commercial Vectra OPC , this i was based on the pre-facelift Vectra GTS as well as was powered amongst a tuned 1.9 CDTI engine.
- 2004 Opel Astra High Performance Concept – a written report version of the afterwards 2005 Opel Astra H OPC , but painted inwards "power red".
- 2014 Opel Astra J OPC EXTREME – a super sports machine version of the Opel Astra J GTC.
Motorsport
In Nov 2012 , Opel announced the formation of the "Astra OPC Cup" at the 2013 VLN. In racing configuration , the Astra OPC is equipped amongst diverse carbon fiber components as well as makes 300 horsepower as well as 400 Nm.
Slogans
OPC's corporate tagline is "OPC. Pure Passion".
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Last updated on 28 Oct 2016 at 06:32.
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