Bartek S.
Aerodynamic Ace
Less than a month out from its world debut at the London Motor Show, the Opel Insignia has been spotted once again testing at the Nurburgring and this time the prototype is thought to be a new high-performance variant. The car is expected to fall under General Motors’ OPC performance division and will likely be powered by a new twin-turbo V6 petrol engine.
OPC, which stands for ‘Opel Performance Center,’ is the name given to models developed through by GM’s official in-house tuner in Europe. The OPC cars typically feature minor engine and handling mods as well as styling and performance upgrades such as bigger wheels and sporty bodykits. In the UK, the car will likely be known as the Vauxhall Insignia VXR.
The oversized wheels and cross-drilled brake discs of this latest prototype suggest that this is a new performance variant of the standard Insignia. The latest images aslo reveal the car will feature a Brembo developed brake package. A V6 badge at the rear of the car, meanwhile, confirms that the 260hp (194kW) 2.8L engine from the standard model will also be used in the OPC, however, the addition of a turbocharger system could boost power to levels beyond 300hp (225kW). One final clue is the heavily masked front-end, which is likely hiding a set of new intakes.
Previous reports suggest that a new AWD system will be fitted to the car to improve handling, while stiffer suspension and an uprated steering system will also improve the car’s track performance. The AWD system is the same torque-splitting electronic differential used by Saab for its 9-3 Turbo X.
Opel Insignia OPC spy shots September 2008
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Opel Insignia OPC spy shots August 2008
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