Geneva, Switzerland - March 02, 2016 - Opel reveal their vision of the future sports car at the 2016 Geneva auto show with a new show car that resurrects a nameplate given to GM Europe's first concept car, the 1964 GT Concept, which was produced by the nascent Vauxhall Design & Engineering Centre in Luton, England, which opened that same year. Just as the 1968 production version of the then blue-sky concept for GM looking to take on its European rivals, the new GT Concept is a pared down, front mid-engined, rear-wheel drive sports car that aims to appeal to driving enthusiasts.
 |
The 2016 Opel GT Concept
Photo courtesy of the Geneva International Motor Show 2016 |
| |
Geneva, Switzerland - March 02, 2016
Opel reveal their vision of the future sports car at the 2016 Geneva auto show with a new show car that resurrects a nameplate given to GM Europe's first concept car, the 1964 GT Concept, which was produced by the nascent Vauxhall Design & Engineering Centre in Luton, England, which opened that same year.
Just as the 1968 production version of the then blue-sky concept for GM looking to take on its European rivals, the new GT Concept is a pared down, front mid-engined, rear-wheel drive sports car that aims to appeal to driving enthusiasts.
 |
The 2016 Opel GT Concept
Photo courtesy of the Geneva International Motor Show 2016 |
| |
Its exterior design pays homage to the 1965 Opel Experimental GT as well as the 1966 Vauxhall XVR - a program managed by the legendary Wayne Cherry at Luton built to showcase Vauxhall’s design innovation and autonomy in the mid-1960s - that was itself inspired by parent company GM’s work with concepts such as the ‘65 Mako Shark II in the US.
 |
The 2016 Opel GT Concept
Photo courtesy of the Geneva International Motor Show 2016 |
| |
The 2016 GT Concept's long hood, dual central exhaust outlets and the omission of a trunk-lid are all elements of the 1960s concept designs, yet with a more contemporary execution.
 |
The 2016 Opel GT Concept
Photo courtesy of the Geneva International Motor Show 2016 |
| |
"We created the GT Concept to capture the bold, emotional spirit of both the Vauxhall and Opel brands," said GM Europe Design VP Mark Adams.
"It is dramatic, sculptural and full of innovations, which is our great tradition that we intend to continue.”
"In the mid-60s, Vauxhall and Opel created their own interpretations of a lightweight sports car – the XVR and the Experimental GT – both of which were thoroughly modern with dynamic sculptural forms. It’s certainly difficult to reinvent iconic concepts like these, but just as each was avant-garde back then, so too is this GT Concept today – absolutely pure, minimalistic, yet bold and uncompromising."
 |
The 2016 Opel GT Concept
Photo courtesy of the Geneva International Motor Show 2016 |
| |
One of the defining elements is the red signature line that splits the vehicle body horizontally and accentuates its lithe proportions.
The red cant rail flows into its red tires - which reference those from the iconic Opel Motoclub 500 motorbike from the 1920s - mounted on rims with a ‘roller-skate’ design.
 |
The 2016 Opel GT Concept
Photo courtesy of the Geneva International Motor Show 2016 |
| |
Its large doors, with integrated side windows, also show a seamless transition from glass to painted surfaces.
 |
The 2016 Opel GT Concept
Photo courtesy of the Geneva International Motor Show 2016 |
| |
Both driver and front passenger gain access to the contrast colored interior after pressing a touchpad for the electric doors that is integrated in the roof's red signature line.
 |
The 2016 Opel GT Concept
Photo courtesy of the Geneva International Motor Show 2016 |
| |
The doors open into the front arches, using a space-saving and patented mounting that allows a large opening angle for tight parking spaces in urban areas.
 |
The 2016 Opel GT Concept
Photo courtesy of the Geneva International Motor Show 2016 |
| |
Devoid of conventional exterior mirrors, two cameras mounted behind the car's front wheelarches transmit images to two monitors on the left- and right-hand side of the cabin to enhance outward visibility, and the windshield flows into a glass panorama roof, affording occupants a similar experience to that of a targa-topped car.
 |
The 2016 Opel GT Concept
Photo courtesy of the Geneva International Motor Show 2016 |
| |
The GT Concept also employs the latest development of Opel’s IntelliLux LED matrix lighting first seen in the recently launched Astra.
The projection technology features in the concept's integrated headlamp/indicator units as well as the three-dimensional tail lamp design.
 |
The 2016 Opel GT Concept
Photo courtesy of the Geneva International Motor Show 2016 |
| |
A 1.0-liter, three-cylinder turbocharged engine, based on the all-aluminum unit used in the Adam, Corsa and Astra, powers the GT Concept.
 |
The 2016 Opel GT Concept
Photo courtesy of the Geneva International Motor Show 2016 |
| |
The front mid-mounted engine delivers 143hp and a maximum 151 ft-lb of torque to the rear wheels via a six-speed sequential transmission operated by steering wheel mounted paddle shifters.
 |
The 2016 Opel GT Concept
Photo courtesy of the Geneva International Motor Show 2016 |
| |
Weighing under 1000kgs, the GT Concept is said to accelerate from 0-62mph in less than eight seconds and on to a maximum speed of 134mph.
 |
The 2016 Opel GT Concept
Photo courtesy of the Geneva International Motor Show 2016 |
| |
Source: Geneva International Motor Show 2016
http://www.salon-auto.ch/en/news/
ASTROMAN Magazine - 2016.03.01
Geneva International Motor Show 2016: Opel Astra from Gliwice, Poland, announced Car of the Year 2016
http://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=2032
ASTROMAN Magazine - 2016.01.23
GM Launches Personal Mobility Brand: Maven
http://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=2014
ASTROMAN Magazine - 2016.01.22
President Obama Visits 2016 North American International Auto Show
http://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=2013
ASTROMAN Magazine - 2016.01.17
North American International Auto Show Announces Technology Partnership with IBM
http://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=2012
ASTROMAN Magazine - 2016.01.15
2016 North American International Auto Show Drives It Home With 50-Plus Production and Concept Reveals
http://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=2011
ASTROMAN Magazine - 2016.01.08
CES 2016 Opens with Technology Changing the World
http://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=2007
ASTROMAN Magazine - 2015.11.07
The 44th Tokyo Motor Show 2015 - The city of the future feel and experience the connection between cars, lifestyles and society
http://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=1990
ASTROMAN Magazine - 2015.11.01
The 44th Tokyo Motor Show 2015
http://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=1988
ASTROMAN Magazine - 2015.09.27
Matthias Wissmann: More visitors, more world premieres, more exhibitors - this 66th IAA is a resounding success!
http://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=1970
ASTROMAN Magazine - 2015.09.19
Porsche Mission E and 911 Carrera at the IAA 2015
http://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=1966
ASTROMAN Magazine - 2015.09.19
Chancellor Angela Merkel opened the 66th IAA Cars in Frankfurt/Main, Germany
http://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=1965
ASTROMAN Magazine - 2015.09.13
Bentley Bentayga: The Fastest, Most Powerful, Most Luxurious And Most Exclusive SUV In The World
http://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=1961
ASTROMAN Magazine - 2015.08.22
Mercedes-Benz launches celebrity-studded SUV campaign: At home in every terrain
http://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=1951
ASTROMAN Magazine - 2015.06.12
Tesla's mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable transport
http://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=1927
ASTROMAN Magazine - 2015.04.12
Delphi Successfully Completes First Coast-to-Coast Automated Drive From San Francisco to New York
http://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=1903
ASTROMAN Magazine - 2015.03.23
Keynote trends at CeBIT 2015
http://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=1896
ASTROMAN Magazine - 2015.03.16
The 85th the Geneva International Motor Show closes its doors. The event's prestige is confirmed
http://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=1891
ASTROMAN Magazine - 2015.03.12
85th Geneva International Motor Show: Alternative transport and propulsion options are reaching new heights
http://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=1889
ASTROMAN Magazine - 2015.03.12
2015 Geneva Motor Show: Volkswagen Sport Coupe GTE Concept
http://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=1888
ASTROMAN Magazine - 2015.03.10
2015 Geneva Motor Show: Nissan Sway concept
http://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=1887
ASTROMAN Magazine - 2015.03.09
2015 Geneva Motor Show: Infiniti QX30 concept
http://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=1886
ASTROMAN Magazine - 2015.03.08
Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 SuperVeloce Revealed In Geneva
http://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=1885
ASTROMAN Magazine - 2015.03.08
2015 Geneva Motor Show: Ferrari 488 GTB
http://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=1884
Editor-in-Chief of ASTROMAN magazine: Roman Wojtala, Ph.D.
|
subskrypcja RSS
strona: 1 z 1
