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Old 08-19-2008, 01:20 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Spy Shots: Opel Insignia OPC

Posted on Tuesday 19 August 2008

Less than a month out from its world debut at the London Motor Show, the Opel Insignia has been spotted once again testing at the Nurburgring and this time the prototype is thought to be a new high-performance variant. The car is expected to fall under General Motors’ OPC performance division and will likely be powered by a new twin-turbo V6 petrol engine.

OPC, which stands for ‘Opel Performance Center,’ is the name given to models developed through by GM’s official in-house tuner in Europe. The OPC cars typically feature minor engine and handling mods as well as styling and performance upgrades such as bigger wheels and sporty bodykits. In the UK, the car will likely be known as the Vauxhall Insignia VXR.

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Can we have this in the U.S.? Pretty, pretty please...
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can you say "Chevelle"?
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Nice Camry.
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Old 08-19-2008, 02:04 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Spy Shots: Opel Insignia OPC

Posted on Tuesday 19 August 2008

Less than a month out from its world debut at the London Motor Show, the Opel Insignia has been spotted once again testing at the Nurburgring and this time the prototype is thought to be a new high-performance variant. The car is expected to fall under General Motors’ OPC performance division and will likely be powered by a new twin-turbo V6 petrol engine.

OPC, which stands for ‘Opel Performance Center,’ is the name given to models developed through by GM’s official in-house tuner in Europe. The OPC cars typically feature minor engine and handling mods as well as styling and performance upgrades such as bigger wheels and sporty bodykits. In the UK, the car will likely be known as the Vauxhall Insignia VXR.

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/s...-insignia-opc/

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

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Nice Camry.
That's a low blow below the belt. Come on, it doesn't look like an appliance.
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I thought that Gm's Twin Turbo HF V6 engine was cancelled?
But there is still 2.8 V6 TT .
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But there is still 2.8 V6 TT .
No 3.0 liter V6 TT , just 2.8 liter ?
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Gotta love the smiley face from the movie "Cars"
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Oh Good Lord. Bring that here, NOW!
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That's a low blow below the belt. Come on, it doesn't look like an appliance.


True,but to me at least, there seems to be a bit of camry in the front end.
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can you say "Chevelle"?

Can you say Grand National?
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just another reason why i want this car here
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