2.3.2005
New Zafira OPC: Exclusive sports van with 240 turbo hp

The new Opel Zafira OPC makes its world premiere at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show (March 3 – 13). The seven-seat sports van, to be launched in the fall, is developed for top performance and shows this with its striking, dynamic looks. It is powered by the new 176 kW/240 hp 2.0-liter gasoline turbo engine, which is coupled with a six-speed manual transmission as in the Astra OPC. The powerful engine with maximum torque of 320 Newton meters takes the Zafira OPC from zero to 100 in just 7.8 seconds, and with a top speed of 231 km/h, makes it the fastest production van in Europe.

Superb agility and active safety are ensured by the standard IDS Plus chassis (Interactive Driving System) with electronic CDC (Continuous Damping Control) and the networking of all electronic chassis systems. Large disk brakes (front: 321 mm, internally ventilated / rear: 278 mm) with brake calipers painted in characteristic OPC blue ensure powerful and effective deceleration.

The Opel Zafira OPC’s exclusive look is underlined by the selection of exterior colors available - arden blue, black, magma red and silver, the typical OPC honeycomb grille, a dynamically designed bumper with a large, central air intake and integrated fog lights, as well as an aerodynamically optimized roof aerofoil. Its sporty appearance is further enhanced by special 18-inch alloy wheels with 225/40 ZR 18 (19-inch optional) tires, strongly profiled side sills, a distinctive lower rear panel and a twin exhaust system with trapezoidal tailpipes.

The Zafira OPC’s interior is sporty and elegant: driver and front seat passenger enjoy the comfort and support of Recaro sport seats in two-tone leather/fabric (full leather optional), which also provide effective lateral support in fast curves.

The Zafira OPC was developed by engineers at the International Technical Development Center (ITDC) in Rüsselsheim in close cooperation with the OPC (Opel Performance Center) team.