Opel launches new special version of its compact model Corsa, which is called “Color Race” and was inspired by a rally car Kadett B Sprint, used for racing in the late 60’s and early 70’s of last century. The 3-door only version of the Corsa will be available under Color Race, as customers can choose between three options for the color of the cabin – Sunny Melon Yellow, Casablanca White and Magma Red. Regardless of any color will be discontinued in any case, the vehicle will be completely black with 17-inch wheels and a roof and a black hood with a checkered flag motif. The interior of the Opel Corsa Color Race is completely in sync with the appearance of the car. Is a special upholstery fabrics and embroidered with a contrasting thread, like the leather sport steering wheel and the rings of air holes in the board again in the color coding. The 3-door special version of the Opel Corsa is available with absolutely all the engines are offered with the standard model, while in Germany the price starts from 15 560 euro, modification with 1.4-liter gasoline engine (87 h.p.).
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Besides hot Cadillac CTS-V Coupe, GM today and disseminate information on the new generation of the Opel Meriva, which will be available during the summer, the price will start from around 16 000 euros. The model has received much more modern look, partly inspired by the design of the new Astra and Insignia, but the most remarkable in it are so-called FlexDoors doors. The technology allows you to open an angle of almost 90 degrees, with the rear open backwards, such as Rolls-Royce Phantom. Moreover, in motion, the system locks the rear doors and prevents their unintentional opening. While the company may not yet have circulated photographs of the interior, in the press release states that he is strongly influenced by those of the Astra and Insignia, and the visibility of the rear seat is significantly improved. The car boasts FlexSpace systems and FlexRail, the first serve for easy moving and removing the seats, providing a very fast space and the second is a rail on the center console, sliding length and allowing it to attach a variety of modular units storage, they have access to both front and rear passengers.
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Over the next five years Opel intends to complement its product range with several new models, including compact crossover, mini car, hybrid and electric car. Said Executive Director of Opel, Nick Reilly, in an interview with Auto Motor and Sport. According to Riley, in the next 2-3 years will be released electric car and hybrids, then they will be introduced compact crossover, which will use the platform to the next generation of the Corsa. Opel prepare and alternate model Agila, which is identical with the Suzuki Splash, but after an alliance between the Japanese company, Volkswagen, Opel by were forced to develop a separate model. Within the strategy will occur two mini cars – one will be practical and would be ideological heir of Agila, and the other will be more sporty and luxurious. Opel’s leadership believes that the updating of existing models and introducing new will not only maintain current market share of the company in Europe by 6.5 percent, but will also help to increase it.
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Since Opel long they intend to revive the sport model Calibra, which in its appearance in 1989. The car was in the best aerodynamics in the world and quickly became a leader in its segment. This plan apparently is about to take place as a source of General Motors indicate the emergence of a new Calibra, which is in the style of concept GTC (pictures), presented the show in Detroit in 2007. Most likely the car will be built on our platform known Delta, used in many current models of General Motors. The body will have 2 +2 seats as from the concern hopes to repeat the success of its predecessor. Unfortunately, on the Opel has not yet started work on the new Calibra, so the appearance and can be expected only after being introduced to new generations of Astra and Zafira.
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The Germans by RIEGER Tuning presented new styling packages and the Opel Astra H Opel Corsa D, whose elements are made from high quality ABS plastic and are approved by TUV. Opel Astra H has received a new front bumper, and wish it could be integrated LED lights, eyebrows on the headlights and a modified rear bumper, which are incorporated the Venturis ends and the new exhaust system. The car is also equipped with a low of 30 millimeters. sports suspension H & R and 19-inch wheels Brock B21. By RIEGER experts available for Opel Corsa D stylish interpretation of the front bumper, side aprons and a modified rear bumper, which as in the Astra H Venturis is integrated and embedded in the ends of the new exhaust system.
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Revealed by Opel OPC versions of the Insignia Sports Tourer, since a month ago and showed hot sedan Insignia OPC. Powerful estate will appear in the company’s European dealers in autumn, together with the standard modifications. Insignia OPC Sports Tourer is distinguished by the serial model with a more aggressive appearance, achieved thanks to new bumpers, side aprons, ends of the exhaust system and 19-inch wheels that can be replaced by 20-inch custom. The interior of the sport wagon has received minor modifications to the devices on the dashboard, seats Recaro, sports steering wheel and gear lever, aluminum pedals and insoles with logo OPC. The engine on Insignia OPC Sports Tourer is a 2.8-liter, a power 325 h.p. and maximum torque 400Nm. It allows the car accelerates from 0 to 100 kilometers / hr for 6.3sec. and the maximum speed is electronically limited to 250 kilometers / hr
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Opel spread of official photos and initial details of the new generation model Astra. The car has been developed on the platform of the Delta GM, which is used for Chevrolet Volt and Cruze. The design of the appearance of the new Astra is strongly influenced by this model Insignia. Since Opel has still not put pictures of the interior of the car, but judging by spyware and informal photos can safely say that it is also in the style of the Insignia. European customers of the Opel Astra will be able to choose between a wide range of engines as the current 1.6-liter and 1.8 are replaced by 1.4 and 1.6 turboagregati with capacities from 120 to 180 h.p. which averaged about 8% more economical of its predecessors. Range of diesel engines consists of 1.3, 1.7 and 2.0-liter, and since 2011. there will be ecoFLEX version of the model.
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