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Opel launched Insignia ecoFLEX

Dana M — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:23:44 +0000

Opel launched Insignia ecoFLEX, version that has replaced the class average Vectra. IT seems that the name calling “eco” car will have a reduced consumption and emissions.
In the range ” ecoFLEX ” it joins the old Agila 1.3 CDTi ecoFLEX, ecoFLEX Corsa 1.3 CDTi, 1.3 CDTi EcoFLEX Meriva, Astra 1.7 CDTi Zafira 1.6 EcoFLEX and EcoFLEX Turbo.

Opel Insignia ecoFLEX

2.0 CDTi EcoFLEX Insignia, which received the strongest version of the turbo-diesel engine from 2.0 liters ensure consumption of 5.2 liters of diesel every hundred kilometers traveled in a mixed. Also, carbon dioxide emissions are at 136 grams per kilometer. 2.0 CTDi unit complies with Euro 5 pollution.

Opel Insignia ecoFLEX

Badge EcoFLEX version is available only with a manual gearbox with six gears, with the final report extended to reduce engine speed and fuel consumption during travel outside the towns.
For roads in town, badges are placed on board an indicator of change of speed steps, which signals the driver when the system power management group believes that changing gears is an optimum solution in order to save fuel.
The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 9.5 seconds, as the standard version of the 160 HP engine 2.0 CDTi (which consumes 5.8 l/100 km in the mixed, and delivered 154 g CO2/km ).

Königseder Opel GT’aime

Dana M — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:39:01 +0000

The German tuner, Konigseder has its own Auto Show, not at Essen, but with the Opel GT’aime project. This is a beautiful car: a 300 hp car, with 35 more than the standard model.
The aerodynamic look is accentuated by the front bar and back aileron. The wings fire drawings, which are continuing on doors, give a little more originality.

The KW suspension, version 3, guarantees a sporty ride and many lap records. This could be possible with the Yokohama tyres and Giovanna Dalar’s 20” rims.
The Brembo custom made brakes offer efficiency and safety.

The interior is made of wood floor and a beautiful black and red combination of colors, made by GT’aime.

Königseder Opel GT’aime

Königseder Opel GT’aime

Königseder Opel GT’aime

Königseder Opel GT’aime

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2008 Opel Zafira Facelift

Dana M — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:19:42 +0000

At the same time we all looked at Los Angeles Auto Show, 2007, in Europe, Opel unveiled new 2008 Zafira Facelift, which will have its official premiere at Bologna Motor Show, in Italy, on 7th December.
New Zafira comes with minor cosmetically improvements, like: redrawn spoilers, new lights, better quality finishes and interior.

The engines for this model were upgraded, but adding one gas engine, the Twinport Ecotec 1.6 liter, with 115 hp and 2 turbo-diesel engines: 1.7 CDTI, with 110 hp and 125 hp. These engines are instead of the 1.9 CTDI, with 100 hp and 120 hp ones.

2008 Opel Zafira Facelift

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Opel Vivaro VPC

Dana M — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 19:15:00 +0000

Opel presented in Holland, as a limited series for Opel Vivaro, modified in OPC style the Vivaro VPC.
Opel Vivaro VPC characteristics:
- Color- OPC typically blue;
- OPC rims;
- Aerodynamic kit;
- Evacuation with trapezoidal finishes;
- Engine- 2.5 liter CDTi turbodiesel, which develops 143 hp;
- Recaro sport seats.

Price for this version, Opel Vivaro VPC is of €34,900.

Opel Vivaro VPC

Opel Vivaro VPC

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