Exactly 15 years ago, Opel introduced its very first OPC (Opel Performance Center) model: the Astra (G) OPC, which first bowed in 1999. It offered 160 HP from its 2.0 liter ECOTEC engine, up from 136 HP in the non-performance version, and a tweaked, responsive chassis to match. The engine even had an additional oil cooler and an adapted thermostat so that it could weather enthused track usage.
Since then, the Opel Performance Center has produced an unbroken sequence of rule-defying, high-performance, and yet economical, cars. The OPC badge has all but completely replaced the GSi (Grand Sport injection) badge previously given to the marque’s enthusiast-serving models. Miss the badge, and you’ll still likely know it’s an OPC by the dramatic aerodynamic touches, sportier (often larger) wheels, and other track-oriented touches.
Turbocharging first came to the OPC lineup in 2001, with the introduction of the Zafira OPC. Power from the 2.0 liter mill swelled accordingly, to 192 HP for the first-generation van, making it the fastest minivan available in Europe. The second-generation Zafira OPC saw power grow again to 240 HP, and in 2006, it set the record at the Nürburgring-Nordschleife for minivans, with a time of just 8:54.38 – a record which still stands today.
Today, the most advanced achievement of the OPC division is the “Unlimited-Version” of the Insignia OPC, which produces 325 HP, and achieves a top speed of 168 mph. Its turbocharged 2.8 liter V6 is the crown jewel powering the all-wheel drive performance paragon of OPC’s 15-year history, flaunting the superb performance for which the Opel Performance Center is known.
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At the beginning of the Opel promised that all models come in versions opc.
First opc. planned to make the car street legal in a limited series, which was also attended by a machine similar to the DTM series. Unfortunately, however, it is not produced in a limited series, because the price was pretty expensive, and the machine was too fantastical these days. But the introduction was made by the OPC series. Damage to the Opel Astra OPC J EXTRME project also buried. Something would need to in order to encourage opc series because competitors do not sleep.
OPC … OPC … OPC!
Yet over 50% of OPC’s total output is right-hand-drive, destined for and sold in the UK and badged as VXR! Long may it continue!
Opel Vectra OPC!!!!
Vectra, one my favorite GM cars of all times. And Vectra, what a great name!
Too bad automakers forgot how to give cars good names.
Gm inside news is nice article. but quite scary and ugly to read the second time GM Forums GM enthusiasts stories. They say pretty ugly things, and even if many know of some more stamps. Learn about even these comments. damage to the inside of GM itself is dominated by such mocking and belittling each other. And worst of all, that if anyone ever exactly the kind of car are up to date stamped accurately. Placed any nonsensical pictures and then generalize and talk about stupid things you can think of almost all of the talk about cars.
http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f16/15-years-opc-models-opel-sports-cars-road-189393/
OPC are you referring to an individual who posts on that forum including that thread you linked to who used to work for GM Holden? If so I do not think there is a problem with exposing some of the stupidity that goes on inside GM including some practices in particular that involved Holden that while not illegal are certainly unethical, immoral and make me very angry as an Australian taxpayer. It is little wonder that our politicians goaded Holden publicly in our parliament to come clean on their intentions a year ago as they probably became aware of these business practices.
I can see from your posts that your English is not very good and you maybe using Google translator. I think perhaps you are interpreting these posts in the wrong way because of this. As a GM fan you should be happy that these things are being said on gminsidenews as it can help GM become a better company.
Thankyou for posting the Opel OPC videos. I actually like the Opels better than the VWs as the styling of the Opels is much nicer and I find VW’s styling boring.
Car names I do not see any great importance, and different people have different opinions. The car is the most important thing.
Funny to see that his time was discussed. Ford Mondeo ie, can not be compared with others in this test, but ok. Ford Mondeo should compare Opel Vectra i500. And the Vectra was at that time very much sportier appearance can be ordered as an accessory or OPC Line. I will not here to copy all the connection runs. But people who know thoroughly the history of some car brands can interact hard to argue with those who do not know. and so there are actually many car brands where some love to one of the car brands and other words and you hate talking about silly rumors about others and I guess every car lovers is the brand of your car brand of stupid to listen to the stories of evil. and the bad thing is that it is often compared with a variety of things, or different kinds of cars. Compare the different generations of cars, different age and different cars equipped cars. As we can see in this video from Ford Mondeo is compared with other versions of Lisete and journalists are still surprised, too, that the Mondeo is sportier.
opel meriva opc
vectra a 2000
vectra b i500, opc line
vectra c i35, opc line, opc , gtc
4 door, 5 door, caravn is different to.
all car manufacturers of cars I can find the pictures of ugly. let’s just talk about stupid story. saw a few red-colored Opel Vectra car and that was not really pretty. For me, really do not like a facelift Vectra C. But every time the car is also dependent on a certain individual of that which it is equipped, and the main line of cars makes the appearance of the wheels.
One more video of the same generation Passat, Mondeo, Vectra, Laguna. Mondeo is a sport package.
focus st carvan vs astra g opc caravan
+ vectra a turbo. I even forgot an important thing.