Not wanting those with things to haul to be left out on all the fun, Opel today unveiled the wagon-variant of its Insignia OPC. Officially dubbed the Opel Insignia Sports Tourer OPC, the newest Insignia model is essentially the wagon version of the Insignia OPC sedan.
Because the Sports Tourer OPC shares its roots with the Isignia OPC, it also shares the car’s drivetrain. That means a 325 horsepower turbocharged 2.8L V6 hooked up to an adaptive all-wheel drive system featuring an electronic limited-slip differential. Shifting through a six-speed manual transmission, the Insignia OPC wagon can hit 62 mph in just 6.3 seconds.
The Sports Tourer’s suspension has also been beefed up to handle anything the back roads can through at it, sitting 10 mm lower than the standard car. In case the car’s 2.8L proves to be too powerful, the OPC wagon also employs Brembo brakes at all four corners.
To set the OPC model apart from lesser Tourer models, the sports wagon sports a unique body kit, 19 or 20 inch wheels and color-keyed calipers. Inside the Sports Tourer OPC features Recaro seats and sports steering wheel.
For those living in the UK, Vauxhall will also offer a version of the OPC wagon, dubbed the Insignia VXR Sports Tourer.
05/20, 11:05 AM
posted by:
Borat
Who will buy it in Europe and it probably will not see light of day in US.
05/20, 11:08 AM
posted by:
DB9
Okay, here’s the deal;-) Magna and Penske join up and purchase Opel, Vauxhall, Holden and Saturn. What a line up. Plus while wre at it, a little musing so to speak, Cherry pick GMC for truck and Corvette from the ashes of GM and make an offer for BMW to Join. Now that would be one helluva a car company – One that appreciates what autos truly represent;-)
DB9
PS. Hey I can dream if I want;-) Oh and I want an Insignia OPC Coupe to go with the Tourer and Saloon;-)
05/20, 11:15 AM
posted by:
bigs4610
PLEASE for the love of god get this thing to the states!
what a beautiful car.
Bravo Opel
05/20, 12:37 PM
posted by:
idrinorbarsaku
I like this car, i hope something happens with saturn and we can get this in the US!
05/20, 1:13 PM
posted by:
2TellUTheTruth
Who cares if opel unveiled the wateva; the GOV’T is goin to own gm!
05/20, 1:15 PM
posted by:
2TellUTheTruth
,-D Just kidding.
This is cool. Good stuff!
05/20, 1:23 PM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
Sorry, not gonna work. No way can I get my floating beach chair in the back like I can in my ‘89 Caprice.
05/20, 1:58 PM
posted by:
orangecones
anyone else see a lot of Hyundai i30w / Elantra Touring in the front end and profile shots?
05/20, 2:17 PM
posted by:
Borat
Johnny, it will work: tie to the antennae on the roof!
05/20, 8:16 PM
posted by:
Blakkarr
As is, it looks like a BUICK. Just swap the grill. Best chance at a winner. GM needs to make money more than meet the 35.5 MPG CAFE right now.
05/20, 11:43 PM
posted by:
maxcar
nicey
05/21, 3:13 PM
posted by:
ricky_b
And in the US, we get four versions of the same crossover (Traverse, Acadia, Outlook, Enclave) but nothint sweet and sassy like this wagon. Sad.
05/21, 11:47 PM
posted by:
Other Man
Can you say Buick?
Bring this here. The Insignia is sooooo what the Lacrosse should be for 2010.