Paris 2006: Opel Vectra OPC Debut with 280 hp

siko · 09-04-2006, 09:54 AM

Vectra OPC: Now with 280 hp and modified chassis

The 2007 model editions of the Opel Vectra OPC and Vectra Station Wagon OPC (available from October) are on display for the first time in Paris, and are more attuned to sporty drivers’ demands than ever before. Thanks to an optimized induction system, modified engine components and new correspondingly tuned control software, the 2.8-liter V6 gasoline engine with twin-scroll turbocharger now produces 206 kW/280 hp instead of the previous 188 kW/255 hp.

This enables the sedan to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in just 6.3 seconds (6.5 for station wagon) − an improvement of four-tenths of a second. The more dynamic handling is assisted by the modified spring/shock absorber setting and correspondingly newly tuned IDSPlus2 software. In addition to the optimization of pitch, roll and turn-in characteristics, the difference between the normal chassis setup and the Continuous Damping Control’s (CDC) sport setting, which is activated by the SportSwitch, has been further increased.

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siko · 09-04-2006, 10:03 AM

Is it just me, or could the acceleration be a bit better for 280 hp?

Mirage77 · 09-04-2006, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by siko

Is it just me, or could the acceleration be a bit better for 280 hp?

I guess FWD just ruins everything with this amount of power.

siko · 09-04-2006, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Mirage77

I guess FWD just ruins everything with this amount of power.

Yeah I always forget that Opel is FWD... I can't imagine the torque steer it must have.

Just_me · 09-04-2006, 10:45 AM

I driven the Opel Astra OPC with 240hp. Worst car I ever driven. I really hope Vectra OPC is a easier car to drive.

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siko Devotee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 3,586 My Mood: Thanks: 815 Thanked 688 Times in 362 Posts	Paris 2006: Opel Vectra OPC Debut with 280 hp Vectra OPC: Now with 280 hp and modified chassis The 2007 model editions of the Opel Vectra OPC and Vectra Station Wagon OPC (available from October) are on display for the first time in Paris, and are more attuned to sporty drivers’ demands than ever before. Thanks to an optimized induction system, modified engine components and new correspondingly tuned control software, the 2.8-liter V6 gasoline engine with twin-scroll turbocharger now produces 206 kW/280 hp instead of the previous 188 kW/255 hp. This enables the sedan to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in just 6.3 seconds (6.5 for station wagon) − an improvement of four-tenths of a second. The more dynamic handling is assisted by the modified spring/shock absorber setting and correspondingly newly tuned IDSPlus2 software. In addition to the optimization of pitch, roll and turn-in characteristics, the difference between the normal chassis setup and the Continuous Damping Control’s (CDC) sport setting, which is activated by the SportSwitch, has been further increased. - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Last edited by siko; 09-04-2006 at 10:07 AM.

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siko Devotee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 3,586 My Mood: Thanks: 815 Thanked 688 Times in 362 Posts	Re: Paris 2006: Opel Vectra OPC Debut with 280 hp Is it just me, or could the acceleration be a bit better for 280 hp?

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Just_me Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 12,612 Thanks: 741 Thanked 2,035 Times in 1,028 Posts	Re: Paris 2006: Opel Vectra OPC Debut with 280 hp I driven the Opel Astra OPC with 240hp. Worst car I ever driven. I really hope Vectra OPC is a easier car to drive.

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