New Opel Insignia OPC Sports Tourer (Vauxhall Insignia VXR Sports Tourer) revealed.

Kowalski · May 20, 2009

Opel Insignia OPC Sports Tourer

Vauxhall Insignia OPC Sports Tourer

Following last month’s reveal of the 325hp (242kW) Opel Insignia OPC comes the wagon or ‘Sports Tourer’ version, which is set to go on sale in Opel and Vauxhall showrooms in the second half of the year. Like its sedan counterpart, the OPC Sports Tourer comes packing the same twin-turbocharged powerplant, sophisticated AWD chassis and a sub-six second 0-60mph time.

For the uninitiated, OPC, which stands for Opel Performance Center, is the name given to models developed by GM’s official in-house tuner in Europe, and in the past has been used for cars like the Astra and compact Corsa hatchbacks. OPC models are rebadged as VXRs when sold under the UK’s Vauxhall brand.

The only discernable difference between the sedan and Sports Tourer is the extra storage space of the wagon body, which offers 540L of load space with the 40:60 split rear seats up and 1,530L when folded down.

The Insignia OPC is the first model from the performance division to be offered with AWD and is available in sedan, hatch and Sports Tourer wagon bodystyles. Highlights are a ‘HiPerStrut’ (High Performance Strut) front suspension system, an adaptable AWD system with an electronic Limited Slip Differential and a 10mm reduction in ride height over the standard Insignia.

The HiPerStrut system is unique to the OPC model and serves two primary functions: firstly, to reduce torque-steer, but also to maintain negative camber during cornering, thereby improving ultimate grip levels in wet or dry conditions. Drive comes from a 2.8L V6 turbocharged engine rated at 325hp (242kW), which is enough to send the car from 0-60mph in 5.8 seconds and an electronically controlled top speed of 155mph.

Complementing these features are standard 19in alloy wheels (20in lightweight forged alloys are optional), revised bushing and damper settings on both axles, and Brembo brakes with color-keyed calipers and vented and cross-drilled discs.

The sporting theme continues inside with Recaro front seats, a new steering wheel, gearknob and unique moldings, as well as different instrument graphics and sill plates.

Source: http://www.motorauthority.com

Centurion · May 20, 2009

That's actually quite a sexy car, it is a production car?? The exhaust tips, rims and front bumper looks a bit too fancy for a production.

LaArtist · May 20, 2009

kinda fly

Monster · May 20, 2009

This is one of the hottest looking wagon ever, hope it handles like it looks.

Kowalski · May 20, 2009

Monster said: ↑

This is one of the hottest looking wagon ever, hope it handles like it looks.

It has a Haldex four-wheel-drive system and electronic rear limited slip differential. Hmmm... :eusa_thin

Kowalski · Jun 3, 2009

For those wondering if this is a concept version, good news, it's not.

That's the production version with the optional 20-inch alloy wheels and optional "black sapphire" pearlescent colour.

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