New Opel GT Concept
Opel has pulled the wraps off the new GT Concept. The study follows in the footsteps of the
1965 Opel Experimental GT, shown in Geneva that year, and it's a descendant of
the Opel GT and Monza concept, described as "dynamic driving machine"
that is "symbolized by the red signature line that splits the vehicle body
horizontally and proportions it".
Being a concept, its looks are
understandably much more outlandish the current design philosophy in Opel's
lineup, though it would be a nice surprise if Russelsheim "did a
Lexus" and made as little changes as possible.
The large doors with integrated side
windows are a key innovation of the new GT Concept. Access to the cabin is
provided by pressing a touchpad for the electric doors, integrated in the red
signature line on the roof. Another distinctive feature is the dual-monitor
setup on the left- and right-hand side of the cabin, which works together with
two cameras mounted behind the wheel arches, enhancing visibility.
Instead of going after the "big
boys", the study carries a 1.0-liter three-pot turbo engine, based on the
one used in Adam, Corsa and Astra rated at 145 PS and 205 Nm of torque.
Power is sent to the rear wheels and,
having kept the weight at less than 1,000 kg the two-seater gets to
100 km/h from a standstill in less than 8 seconds and has a top speed
of 215 km/h. Not that impressive on paper, still respectable compared
to other compact coupes.
