Vauxhall GT concept could still make production Autocar
Julian Rendell
Vauxhall is continuing to study the GT coupé concept for future production, but its design cues are most likely to first be seen on next year’s all-new Insignia.
The low-slung, rear-drive GT won critical acclaim for its sporty proportions, flowing surface design and unfussy interior, but its rear-drive layout has posed problems for Vauxhall engineers searching for a suitable production platform.
“We’re still looking at it, but for production we have a very busy next few years and making a small coupé a priority will be difficult," said Vauxhall managing director Rory Harvey at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
According to Vauxhall design chief Mark Adams, the GT’s flowing body and detailing, such as the front grille, are most likely to “inform other production models”.
"At Geneva, a source revealed that a production GT could be engineered around the rear-diff and suspension from the all-wheel drive Mokka, but Vauxhall would also have to find a compact rear-drive gearbox to complete the driveline."
That's why I don't think a small rear drive Chevy or Buick coupe is out of the question, nor do I think the Sub-ATS will be on a FWD platform.
Sounds more like they want to get some more PR out of that concept. Nothing more.
The market for small coupes is almost non-existent in Europe. And I hardly see a lot of demand anywhere else for, say, the Toyota 86 (or whatever its name is now) and the Subaru twin.
Of course it's styling will "influence" coming products. After all, they are already designed....
Vauxhall is continuing to study the GT coupé concept for future production, but its design cues are most likely to first be seen on next year’s all-new Insignia.
The low-slung, rear-drive GT won critical acclaim for its sporty proportions, flowing surface design and unfussy interior, but its rear-drive layout has posed problems for Vauxhall engineers searching for a suitable production platform.
“We’re still looking at it, but for production we have a very busy next few years and making a small coupé a priority will be difficult," said Vauxhall managing director Rory Harvey at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
According to Vauxhall design chief Mark Adams, the GT’s flowing body and detailing, such as the front grille, are most likely to “inform other production models”.
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I love this! Vauxhall is not doing squat. Opel is. All Vauxhall does now is put their badge on Opels.
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