Opel Insignia OPC Hatchback test drive since 2009 hatchback
Frantic "barn". Opel Insignia OPC Sports Tourer
Before the insignia OPC Sports Tourer starts, it will overcome one of the most complex and dangerous tracks in the world legendary Nurgurgring. Opel engineers insist that all OPC lines take a harsh test of 10 thousand km on the Nordschlyauh (Northern loop) highway, which the illustrious highway Jackie Stewart christened the green hell. A few days ago, at Nurgurgring, such an exam successfully ended for the Insignia OPC sedan. Opel Executive Director Hans Demant said: the Insignia OPC sedan was tested within 12 days at maximum speeds, it passed 487 circles. The machine has flawlessly withstood testing. A similar level of technical characteristics and quality is exactly what we expect from all our cars.
The INSIGNIA OPC Sports Tourer station wagon in order to provide maximum power is equipped with a turbocharged V-shaped 6-cylinder engine with a capacity of 325 hp. (239 kW) and a torque of 435 Nm. In the new car, elements such as a specially designed mechatron chassis with the Flexride system, adaptive all -wheel drive transmission, the rear electronic differential of increased friction (ELSD), a specially designed Brembo system, are used. The spacious and functional body of the station wagon with a useful volume of 1530 liters completes the perfect image.
Sports Tourer, like the Insignia OPC sedan, is stuffed with technological innovations. The OPC engine is 25% more powerful than the standard V-shaped six-l volume of 2.8 liters, which develops 260 hp, which is offered for civilian versions of Insignia in the Sport and Cosmo configuration. An increase in power was achieved due to the reconfiguration of motor management systems, as well as the modernization of the exhaust system, due to which the anti -pressure of the exhaust gases were reduced. Acoustics thoroughly worked on the sound of the exhaust: sports notes are clearly heard in the voice of a hot station wagon. The power unit is equipped with a mechanical 6-speed gearbox, which allows 6.3 C to achieve acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h. True, the maximum speed is limited by electronics at a mark of 250 km/h.
The adaptive all -wheel drive transmission control unit with the rear differential of increased friction (ELSD) is specially redistributed to match the increased torque. OPC engineers (Opel Performance Center) created special front racks (Hiperstrut) with even more progressive characteristics. So, the road clearance is reduced by 10 mm compared to the INSIGNIA AWD Sport version. These racks provide excellent steering sensitivity, immunity to vector deviations due to increased torque and, as a result, reference control, which drivers will certainly appreciate.
Standard for Opel OPC adaptive suspension with electronic control is configured to ensure maximum performance, which will undoubtedly delight lovers of a sports style of driving. Three different driving modes are provided with a choice: standard (settings guarantee maximum comfort during movement), a stronger Sport mode and OPC mode to ensure optimal traction-dynamic characteristics. Before the new OPC Sports Tourer falls on public roads this fall, he will have to resist the tough conditions of the Nürburgring highway. After all, 10 thousand km, passed at high speed along the Nordschlyife, are equated to 100 thousand km, which the car drove along the usual highway. The final settings of the chassis, taking into account the displacement of the center of gravity of the car with the Sports Tourer body, took place here.
Despite the fact that an extremely complex route 22.8 km long is part of a standard ORS testing program, testing on it for Volker Strycek and his team is always something special. Twelve drivers, Opel designers and experts in the northern loop, regardless of weather conditions, will take turns replacing each other while driving the serial InSignia OPC. And the former racer, ex-pilot DTM and at the same time manager of ORS Streitzek sums up: these 12 days plus 27 thousand gearbox switching, 35,551 turns and 487 circles will show what the car is capable of.