Opel Zafira OPC sets lap record on Nürburgring track
Source:
http://www.gmeurope.com/news/news.html - 23.5.2006
Opel now has two sporty record holders under its belt. With an impressive lap time of eight minutes, 54.38 seconds, the Zafira OPC set a new course record for compact vans on the 20.8 kilometer stretch of the Nürburgring racetrack in Germany. The spectacular lap record was set by Manuel Reuter, the former Opel works driver who also set a new record in the two-liter vehicle category last October in an Astra OPC.
Manuel Reuter, who was also involved in the chassis development and fine-tuning of the sporty OPC models, was satisfied with his efforts: “In every phase, this car shows that it received its fine tuning on the most demanding circuits in the world. The performance of the Zafira OPC is just fantastic.”
And Alain Visser, Executive Director for Sales, Marketing and Aftersales, Adam Opel GmbH, added: “The record-setting drives show what kind of performance the OPC models possess. They are true sports cars, while at the same time offering unrestricted suitability for everyday use. OPC vehicles embody the enthusiasm and passion for technology that form the heart of Opel.”
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VW Golf GTI 2.0 Turbo: 8:53min
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Opel Zafira OPC 2.0 Turbo: 8:54min
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