Opel Insignia OPC Sports Tourer Releases in Detailed

<center><img alt="Opel Insignia OPC Sports Tourer" height="266" src="http://4wheelsnews.com/images/2009/may/opel/insignia-opc-sports-tourer/opel-insignia-opc-sports-tourer-vauxhall-vxr.jpg" style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); margin: 3px; padding: 3px;" width="400" /> </center><br />After the Opel Insignia OPC was introduced last month a wagon or Sports Tourer variant followed which is due to hit showrooms of Opel and Vauxhall in the second half of 2009. The OPC Sports Tourer, like its sedan sibling, is equipped with the same twin-turbo engine, refined AWD chassis and an acceleration rate from 0-60mph in under 6 seconds.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><center><img alt="Opel Insignia OPC Sports Tourer" height="268" src="http://4wheelsnews.com/images/2009/may/opel/insignia-opc-sports-tourer/opel-insignia-opc-sports-tourer-vauxhall-vxr-2.jpg" style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); margin: 3px; padding: 3px;" width="400" /> </center><br />As far as performance is concerned the VXR Sports Tourer can run with the best of them and leave some in its wake. It has a 2.8-litre V6 engine with a turbo that spews out 325PS (239kW). The 0 - 60mph time is 6 seconds and top speed is a limited 155mph (249km/h).<br /><br /><center><img alt="Opel Insignia OPC Sports Tourer" height="269" src="http://4wheelsnews.com/images/2009/may/opel/insignia-opc-sports-tourer/opel-insignia-opc-sports-tourer-vauxhall-vxr-3.jpg" style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); margin: 3px; padding: 3px;" width="400" /> </center><br />The first model from the performance division to be given an AWD, the Insignia OPC comes in sedan, hatch and Sports Tourer wagon body versions. Features in the Insignia OPC include a High Performance Strut (HiPerStrut) front suspension system, an adjustable AWD system equipped with an electronic Limited Slip Differential and a lowered ride height by 10mm compared with the standard model. Unique to the OPC models, the HiPerStrut system has two main functions. It reduces torque-steer, but also maintain negative camber when cornering consequently enhancing grip levels in either wet or dry driving situations.<br /><br /><center><img alt="Opel Insignia OPC Sports Tourer" height="241" src="http://4wheelsnews.com/images/2009/may/opel/insignia-opc-sports-tourer/opel-insignia-opc-sports-tourer-vauxhall-vxr-4.jpg" style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); margin: 3px; padding: 3px;" width="400" /> </center><br />Vauxhall is confident that people who had previously only bought cars like the Audi S4 Avant and the BMW 335i M Sport Touring would seriously start considering getting into the Insignia VXR Sports Tourer.<br /><br /><center><br /><img alt="Opel Insignia OPC Sports Tourer" height="90" src="http://4wheelsnews.com/images/2009/may/opel/insignia-opc-sports-tourer/opel-insignia-opc-sports-tourer-vauxhall-vxr-5.jpg" style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); margin: 3px; padding: 3px;" width="130" /><img alt="Opel Insignia OPC Sports Tourer" height="90" src="http://4wheelsnews.com/images/2009/may/opel/insignia-opc-sports-tourer/opel-insignia-opc-sports-tourer-vauxhall-vxr-6.jpg" style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); margin: 3px; padding: 3px;" width="130" /><img alt="Opel Insignia OPC Sports Tourer" height="90" src="http://4wheelsnews.com/images/2009/may/opel/insignia-opc-sports-tourer/opel-insignia-opc-sports-tourer-vauxhall-vxr-7.jpg" style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); margin: 3px; padding: 3px;" width="130" /><br /><img alt="Opel Insignia OPC Sports Tourer" height="90" src="http://4wheelsnews.com/images/2009/may/opel/insignia-opc-sports-tourer/opel-insignia-opc-sports-tourer-vauxhall-vxr-8.jpg" style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); margin: 3px; padding: 3px;" width="130" /><img alt="Opel Insignia OPC Sports Tourer" height="90" src="http://4wheelsnews.com/images/2009/may/opel/insignia-opc-sports-tourer/opel-insignia-opc-sports-tourer-vauxhall-vxr-9.jpg" style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); margin: 3px; padding: 3px;" width="130" /><img alt="Opel Insignia OPC Sports Tourer" height="90" src="http://4wheelsnews.com/images/2009/may/opel/insignia-opc-sports-tourer/opel-insignia-opc-sports-tourer-vauxhall-vxr-10.jpg" style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); margin: 3px; padding: 3px;" width="130" /></center><br />via:<a href="http://www.4wheelsnews.com/official-opel-insignia-opc-vauxhall-vxr-sports-tourer-revealed/">4wheelsnews</a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Press Release </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> * Fastest ever Vauxhall estate with 6-second 0-60 time</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> * 1530-litre load capability combined with Adaptive 4x4 chassis and 325 horsepower</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> * Third and final body style to be offered in Insignia VXR spec </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Luton – With 10,000 kilometres of gruelling validation at the world’s most fearsome and demanding test track now under their belt, the Vauxhall Insignia VXR hatch and saloon are set to raise the bar in their sector with a heady mix of high performance, practicality and sophisticated dynamics.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">And now, adding even greater versatility to the range, Vauxhall can confirm that the Insignia VXR Sports Tourer will be the third body style to join the line up and will be available in UK dealerships this autumn, after enduring the same rigorous testing at the notorious Nürburgring Circuit.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Combining all the technical highlights of the VXR hatch and saloon with best in class-matching luggage capacity (rear seats up), the VXR Sports Tourer is not only the fastest estate car Vauxhall has ever produced, but also the first to incorporate Adaptive 4x4 and an electronic limited slip differential (eLSD).</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Like its saloon and hatch siblings, the VXR Sports Tourer sits 10 millimetres lower than the regular Sports Tourer, and features the unique HiPerStrut system, which reduces torque-steer and maintains negative camber during cornering, thereby improving wet and dry grip levels.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Complementing these features are standard 19-inch alloy wheels (20-inch lightweight forged alloys are a cost option) with bespoke tyres, revised bushing and damper settings on both axles, and Brembo brakes with colour-keyed callipers and vented/cross-drilled discs.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">And with 325PS, the Brembos are a must. Using a modified version of the 2.8-litre turbocharged V6 engine that’s standard in the Insignia Elite model, the Sports Tourer VXR will hit 60mph from zero in 6.0 seconds and a limited top speed of 155mph.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Inside, the Sports Tourer’s performance credentials are laid bare, with its front Recaro seats, VXR steering wheel and gearknob, as well as different instrument graphics, VXR sill plates and black headlining.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">But where the VXR Sports Tourer really scores is in its versatility. With 540-litres of load space with the 40:60 split rear seats up, the SportsTourer matches the best in class. Drop the 40:60 split rear seats and you have a maximum load volume of 1530-litres.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Accessing this area has never been easier, thanks to the Sports Tourer VXR’s standard electronic tailgate, which can be operated off the driver’s key fob, or via a rotary knob on the inside of the driver’s door. Using these functions, not only can the opening height of the tailgate be restricted, but it can also be pre-set at a lower level if you frequently park in a garage with a low ceiling.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Deeper bumpers, front mesh grilles and dual matt chrome exhausts are among the Sports Tourer VXR’s visual armoury, complemented by a colour palette comprising Arden Blue, Power Red, Carbon Flash Black (pictured), Silver Lake, Olympic White and Technical Grey.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">‘The Insignia VXR Sports Tourer will be a compelling alternative for buyers in the premium sector who may currently be considering an Audi S4 Avant or BMW 335i M Sport Touring,’ said Andy Gilson, Vauxhall’s Marketing Director. ‘We’ve already seen a swing to the Insignia from premium buyers who’d never before ticked the Vauxhall box on their wish list, and we expect to see the same buying pattern emerge with all versions of the Insignia VXR.’<br /><br />Prices for the Insignia VXR range will be announced early summer.<br /><br /></span><br /><br /></span>

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All New Opel Astra Revealed

<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/Sgm_iXOK1aI/AAAAAAABwH4/i5Sr0AjlO70/s1600-h/2010-Opel-Astra-7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/Sgm_iXOK1aI/AAAAAAABwH4/i5Sr0AjlO70/s400/2010-Opel-Astra-7.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 240px;" /></a><br />While these aren't the first photos of the all-new Astra, they are certainly the best we've seen up until now, revealing Opel's (Vauxhall in the UK) new subcompact hatch in all its glory ahead of its scheduled world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Clearly influenced by the Insignia, the sixth generation Astra hatch is based on GM's new Delta platform that also underpins the Chevy Volt and Cruze models and it comes with a new set of engines including 1.4-liter and 1.6-liter turbocharged petrol units.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/Sgm_dS3xR3I/AAAAAAABwHY/2iTIjuwlbcI/s1600-h/2010-Opel-Astra-3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/Sgm_dS3xR3I/AAAAAAABwHY/2iTIjuwlbcI/s400/2010-Opel-Astra-3.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 240px;" /></a><br />2010 Opel Astra - CarscoopEuropean buyers of the Astra will be able to select from a broad selection of gasoline and diesel engines. Aside from an entry-level 1.4-naturally aspirated engine and the Insignia-derived 1.6-liter Turbo with 180HP, the Astra's petrol range will also include GM's new 1.4-liter turbocharged unit. It will be offered with outputs ranging from 120 hp to 140 hp and torque values of 175 to 200 Nm. General Motors says that the 1.4 Turbo engine will deliver fuel savings of up to 8 percent compared to the naturally aspirated 1.6 and 1.8-liter engines that it will replace.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/Sgm_iSJES-I/AAAAAAABwHw/oXOp4YpaiUM/s1600-h/2010-Opel-Astra-6.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/Sgm_iSJES-I/AAAAAAABwHw/oXOp4YpaiUM/s400/2010-Opel-Astra-6.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 240px;" /></a><br />A selection of engines will be available beginning with a 1.4-litre naturally aspirated petrol. A turbo 1.4-litre is also on the cards and will deliver power outputs ranging from 120hp (88kW) to 140hp (103kW). Torque is said to range from 175Nm to 200Nm. There is also the 1.6-litre turbo from the Insignia with 180hp (132kW).<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/Sgm_dilFK7I/AAAAAAABwHo/YXq809JXdhU/s1600-h/2010-Opel-Astra-5.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/Sgm_dilFK7I/AAAAAAABwHo/YXq809JXdhU/s400/2010-Opel-Astra-5.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 240px;" /></a><br />The diesel range comprises of 1.3-liter, 1.7-liter and 2.0-liter turbocharged units ranging from 95 to 160HP while Opel also plans to introduce an ecoFLEX version with low CO2 emissions and improved fuel economy sometime in 2010.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/Sgm_dnZ0RzI/AAAAAAABwHg/MigdkjAc91I/s1600-h/2010-Opel-Astra-4.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/Sgm_dnZ0RzI/AAAAAAABwHg/MigdkjAc91I/s400/2010-Opel-Astra-4.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 240px;" /></a><br />No Astra engine range is complete without the turbo diesel. On that front 1.3-litre, 1.7-litre and 2.0-litre turbo diesels are to be sold.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/Sgm_dH79-OI/AAAAAAABwHQ/EOnqYIIy0-U/s1600-h/2010-Opel-Astra-2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/Sgm_dH79-OI/AAAAAAABwHQ/EOnqYIIy0-U/s400/2010-Opel-Astra-2.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 240px;" /></a><br />2010 Opel Astra - CarscoopUnlike VW's rivaling Golf VI with its stale design language that keeps evolving from previous generation models, the new Astra features a new design and from what we reckon by looking at the photos, it will be a head turner. It's up to date and clean looks combine a sleek and sporty shape with the latest Opel styling cues such as the characteristic scalloped side blades and the Insignia-inspired headlights.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/Sgm_dHDOCEI/AAAAAAABwHI/eQ9ti9eJgac/s1600-h/2010-Opel-Astra-1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/Sgm_dHDOCEI/AAAAAAABwHI/eQ9ti9eJgac/s400/2010-Opel-Astra-1.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 240px;" /></a><br />The new Astra goes on sale in Europe in the autumn of 2010 in the five-door shape. Later on in the year and in early 2011 the GTC coupe and wagon versions will follow. Previous reports suggest that the US market may get the Astra as a Buick sometime in 2011. Before then it will be exhibited at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.<br />Source:<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/05/2010-opel-astra-fully-revealed-new-14.html">carscoop</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Other article:<br /></span><a class="snap_noshots" href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2009/05/opel-astra-opc-limited-edition-black-is.html">Opel Astra OPC Limited Edition Black is Beautiful</a><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2009/03/opel-ampera-geneva-teaser-released.html">Opel released Ampera Geneva show</a><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2008/03/new-opel-astra-gtc.html">New Opel Astra GTC</a><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2007/12/opel-premieres-astra-opc-nurburgring.html">Opel Premieres Astra OPC Nurburgring Edition</a><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2007/11/cadillac-classic-car1903-2000.html">Opel Astra Notchback</a><br /><br /></span>

All New Opel Astra Revealed

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