8.8.2005
Vectra OPC premieres at IAA 2005

The Vectra OPC is the fastest and most powerful world premiere on the Opel stand this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA, September 15 - 25, 2005). The Vectra OPC will be available as a five-door hatchback and a station wagon.

The powerplant of the new top-of-the-line Vectra is an aluminum 2.8-liter V6 turbo gasoline engine with 188 kW/255 hp. The high-performance Vectra has a top speed of 260 km/h and accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in less than seven seconds. In addition, the maximum torque of 355 Newton meters ensures excellent pulling power even at low engine speeds. The Vectra OPC comes with a six-speed manual transmission as standard.

The Vectra OPC’s chassis is tuned to complement its power. It is the first production car worldwide from a volume brand to feature a further developed version of the electronically controlled IDS Plus chassis with the latest-generation Continuous Damping Control (CDC). Comparable high-end solutions are currently only available in a few low-limited production super sports cars.

The new-generation CDC minimizes body movements even more effectively and quickly with the help of separate modules. The result is a noticeable enhancement of roll-prevention and body control with optimized suspension comfort. The brakes – 345 millimeters in diameter in the front, and 292 mm in the rear – provide powerful deceleration and precise feel.

The Vectra OPC’s looks highlight the vehicle’s sporty character. The front end features large air inlets and a honeycomb grille, while the side profile is accentuated by large 18-inch rims in an exclusive OPC design. A special highlight in the rear is the two trapezoidal tailpipes. The interior features sporty and functional details, including Recaro sport seats, OPC-layout instruments and a leather sport steering wheel.