Spy Shots: Opel Insignia OPC

[FBODYRULES]

Originally Posted by prototype66

can you say "Chevelle"?

Hell no, no way I can say that,
maybe an awd version of this could be rebodied/restyled to be an impala SS?

[rentakeyboard]

I have a vague recollection of talk about Holden building a twinturbo version
of the HF V6 for Saab.
2.8li I think.

Could be that one!

[Uligar]

I thought that Gm's Twin Turbo HF V6 engine was cancelled?

I think so too, that the 3.0 V6 TT was cancelled.

I have a vague recollection of talk about Holden building a twinturbo version
of the HF V6 for Saab.
2.8li I think.

Could be that one!

I don't heard about it.

But I think that the OPC will use the 2.8 V6 Turbo with more HP like the base
Engine.
Estimated: Base=260hp;255lbs/ft OPC=300hp;295lbs/ft

[rentakeyboard]

I just remember that when Holden first released the Hf v6 in the Cdore there was a lot of talk about what could be done with it.
They were talking about Direct injection, a Twin spark version for Alfa Romeo and rumour was that the (i think) 9-5 would use a Twin Turbo version
built by Holden is Australia and exported to Saab.

Maybe someone might still have some old articles on the release of the VZ Cdore to see what was said.

[AusCalais]

Originally Posted by rentakeyboard

I just remember that when Holden first released the Hf v6 in the Cdore there was a lot of talk about what could be done with it.
They were talking about Direct injection, a Twin spark version for Alfa Romeo and rumour was that the (i think) 9-5 would use a Twin Turbo version
built by Holden is Australia and exported to Saab.

Maybe someone might still have some old articles on the release of the VZ Cdore to see what was said.

Correct.... Alfa take the Holden 3.2L block and add their own goodies, and Holden build for SAAB a 2.8L with a twin scroll turbo. More here

[rentakeyboard]

Thanks for that Bro.

My guess stays the same then. Im betting the 2.8 twin Holden/Saab might be the motor under that there bonnet!

[Uligar]

Yesterday i read, that there will be a 2.8 TwinTurbo V6 for the OPC/VRX
Version. It should generate 300hp.

[Xenon]

Originally Posted by BlueMontreal

We won't see it as a Saturn. It will be too expensive and it would be right in the 9-3 Aero or in the CTS territory.

That's a retarded reason not to sell it. A fully loaded Accord, and a base Acura TL are near the same price, a fully loaded Camry costs just as much as a base ES, and the Altima/Maxima can creep up into G35 range in terms of price. Lastly, I can almost guarantee that someone looking at a Cadillac CTS won't be cross shopping it with a Saturn. And with that logic, why the hell is the G8 even here? That being said, why shouldn't GM sell this car in the US?

[Koasterking]

If Pontiac has the G6 GXP, why can't Saturn get this??


BTW, does anyone know how well Pontiac is doing on the G6 GXP?

[slate]

who was supposed to develop the 3.0 V6 TT?
who was supposed to build it?
which cars to be placed in?

Insignia OPC will get a regular 2.8 Turbo (not twin..) but a lot more than only 300 hp..

[Xenon]

Originally Posted by Koasterking

If Pontiac has the G6 GXP, why can't Saturn get this??


BTW, does anyone know how well Pontiac is doing on the G6 GXP?

G6 GXP is just an poor and gaudy appearance package on a regular 252 hp 3.6L model. Not exactly "performance" since its pained only with an automatic.

[Moses7]

latest pics of Insigina OPC
. new rims and bremob brakes we did not see before.



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