Opel has confirmed that the new-look Insignia OPC will make its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week. Sitting alongside the OPC model will also be the facelifted version of the regular Insignia, including the all-new Country Tourer off-road version. Opel will also have a new concept car and several new engines to show off.
Opel Insignia OPC
In a nutshell, the Insignia OPC SuperSport is fast. It kicks out 321hp and 435Nm of torque from a turbocharged V6 petrol engine and it sends its power to all four wheels. This translates to a 0-100km/h time of 5.9 seconds and a top speed of 273km/h. Like the previous model, both Hatch and Sports Tourer versions can be had; although there are subtle styling and mechanical differences from the outgoing cars.
The biggest changes have been made underneath, where around 60 per cent of the rear suspension unit has been revised and the ESP system has been tweaked - supposedly allowing for greater stability through the bends. Inside, drivers are greeted with an all-new dashboard that includes an eight-inch touchscreen with 3D navigation, Bluetooth and voice control.
New Insignia
More Insignia debuts come in the form of the facelifted version of the normal, day-to-day model. The revisions on the outside make the Insignia the most streamlined five-door car on the market; and the same can be said for the Sports Tourer estate version. A new infotainment system has been developed for the cabin, too, while a new engine line-up comes with the latest model, including a new diesel unit that emits just 99g/km of CO2.
A new addition to the Insignia family, the Country Tourer, will also make its world debut at Frankfurt. Based on the Sports Tourer model, the rugged new version features a higher ride height, under-body protection front and rear, wheel arch and lower body cladding and a four-wheel drive system.
Opel Monza concept
This is the name of Opel's new concept. The stunning model will display the future of Opel design at Frankfurt. Key features include a projected instrument panel that stretches from door-to-door, an 'athletic' design and a chassis that allows huge flexibility for various propulsion systems.
Adam's new engine
Finally, in an attempt to rival Ford's 1.0-litre EcoBoost unit, Opel has come up with a newly designed 1.0-litre, three-cylinder SIDI engine that will find its way into the Adam next year. The engine produces 115hp and 166Nm of torque and is claimed to have better noise and vibration characteristics than many four-cylinder units.
Anything else?
All this and more can be seen at the Frankfurt Motor Show that opens its doors on 10th September.