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Opel Performance Center GmbH was established in 1997. [2] The first OPC car was an Astra G launched in 1999. Prior to OPC models, Opel used the Grand Sport Injection (GSi) designation in the mid 1980s and the end of the 1990s for its high performance and hot hatch derivatives.
2012–2018 Opel Mokka; Turbocharged Gen III engines are used in: 2006–2009 Opel Meriva (OPC Model) 2007–2018 Opel Corsa (GSi and OPC Models) 2008–2012 Opel Insignia; 2010–2015 Buick Excelle GT; 2010–2015 Buick Excelle XT; 2011–2012 Saab 9-5; 2007–2012 Opel Astra; 2012–2017 Buick Verano (1.6 Turbo) 2012–2020 Chevrolet Sonic ...
After the sale of Opel to PSA Group and later Stellantis, it is continued to be produced under license. [30] Opel dropped the OPC designation for its performance Insignia, instead reverting to their older GSi nameplate, last seen on the second generation Opel Vectra. The GSi nameplate also replaces VXR, on the Vauxhall version of the Insignia.
The 3.2 L; 193.8 cu in (3,175 cc) LA3 or Y32SE is a complete redesign of the L81 for the Cadillac CTS and Opel Omega B. [citation needed] It had fixed (non-variable) valve timing, and a variable length intake manifold. The engine has a 87.5 mm × 88 mm (3.44 in × 3.46 in) bore and stroke with a 10.0:1 compression ratio.
The Opel Rekord Series E is a large family car that replaced the Rekord D on Opel's Rüsselsheim production lines in August 1977, following the end of the summer vacation plant shut-down. [2] It shared its wheelbase and inherited most of its engines from its predecessor, but the bodies were completely new.
The Astra name originated with the Vauxhall-badged version of the first front-wheel drive Opel Kadett, which had been launched in 1979 as the Opel Kadett D. This model, which went on sale in March 1980, replaced the Vauxhall Viva in the UK. The last rear-wheel drive Kadett had also formed the basis of the Vauxhall Chevette, which remained in ...
The Kadett C appeared in August 1973 [15] and was Opel's version of the General Motors' "T-Car". It was the last small Opel to feature rear-wheel drive, and remained in production at Opel's Bochum plant until July 1979, by which time Opel had produced 1,701,076.
The Opel Vectra is a mid-size car (large family car) that was engineered and produced by the German automaker Opel from 1988 until 2010. Available in saloon, hatchback [1] and estate (from model year 1997 onwards) body styles, the Vectra was also sold by the Vauxhall marque in the United Kingdom as the Vauxhall Cavalier from 1988 to 1995 and then as the Vauxhall Vectra from 1995 to 2008, and ...