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During initial testing the 112 hp concept car reached a maximum speed of more than 155 mph while fuel consumption on the combined cycle was an incredible 113 mpg.
The prototype is based on the mid-engined VX220 but features new carbon fibre bodywork wîth improved aerodynamics. With significantly reduced drag (Cd = 0.20) and even lower weight (reduced to 660 kg), the Eco-Speedster takes up where another Opel prototype left off 30 years ago.
On 1 June, 1972, at sister company Opel’s Dudenhofen proving ground, a modified Opel GT wîth a 95 hp 2.1 litre turbo-diesel power unit made the headlines by setting several world records for diesel engines while reaching a top speed of 123 mph.
The new Eco-Speedster is proof of the progress in the past 30 years and of the diesel engine’s amazing career in passenger cars. When the record-breaking GT made its appearance, it was the first time that the term "sporty" had been combined wîth the diesel engine.
The performance of Opel’s new compact ECOTEC 1.3 CDTI engine is particularly impressive. The all new diesel uses the latest generation multi-jet common-rail fuel injection, four valves per cylinder and variable-geometry turbocharger. The four-cylinder engine, a manifestation of the first joint venture from FIAT-GM Powertrain, is scheduled to make its production debut in 2003 and will meet Euro 4 emission limits.
In the Eco-Speedster it is mated to Opel's Easytronic automated manual transmission, as fitted to the Corsa.
Opel managing director Kevin Wale said: "The Eco-Speedster is the symbol of our comprehensive diesel offensive and at the same time demonstrates the engineering expertise of Opel in powertrains, lightweight design and aerodynamics. Úntil the end of 2003 we will present a number of new, state-of-the-art diesel engines wîth a range of power outputs, low weight and moderate fuel consumption."
The company’s brand and strategy manager, Peter Hope, added: "The Eco-Speedster was designed to break a speed record set by an Opel-designed diesel sports car in 1972."
"Being a concept, it won’t go into actual production, but elements of it will be used in other vehicles we produce. In essence, it announces our commitment to developing a broader range of diesel vehicles in the coming year."
Source - Opel Media
The prototype is based on the mid-engined VX220 but features new carbon fibre bodywork wîth improved aerodynamics. With significantly reduced drag (Cd = 0.20) and even lower weight (reduced to 660 kg), the Eco-Speedster takes up where another Opel prototype left off 30 years ago.
On 1 June, 1972, at sister company Opel’s Dudenhofen proving ground, a modified Opel GT wîth a 95 hp 2.1 litre turbo-diesel power unit made the headlines by setting several world records for diesel engines while reaching a top speed of 123 mph.
The new Eco-Speedster is proof of the progress in the past 30 years and of the diesel engine’s amazing career in passenger cars. When the record-breaking GT made its appearance, it was the first time that the term "sporty" had been combined wîth the diesel engine.The performance of Opel’s new compact ECOTEC 1.3 CDTI engine is particularly impressive. The all new diesel uses the latest generation multi-jet common-rail fuel injection, four valves per cylinder and variable-geometry turbocharger. The four-cylinder engine, a manifestation of the first joint venture from FIAT-GM Powertrain, is scheduled to make its production debut in 2003 and will meet Euro 4 emission limits.
In the Eco-Speedster it is mated to Opel's Easytronic automated manual transmission, as fitted to the Corsa.
Opel managing director Kevin Wale said: "The Eco-Speedster is the symbol of our comprehensive diesel offensive and at the same time demonstrates the engineering expertise of Opel in powertrains, lightweight design and aerodynamics. Úntil the end of 2003 we will present a number of new, state-of-the-art diesel engines wîth a range of power outputs, low weight and moderate fuel consumption."The company’s brand and strategy manager, Peter Hope, added: "The Eco-Speedster was designed to break a speed record set by an Opel-designed diesel sports car in 1972."
"Being a concept, it won’t go into actual production, but elements of it will be used in other vehicles we produce. In essence, it announces our commitment to developing a broader range of diesel vehicles in the coming year."
Source - Opel MediaOpel Eco-Speedster: Saving Fuel is Fun
• 1.3 liter displacement• 250 km/h top speed
• 2.5 liter fuel consumption
Rüsselsheim. The world premiere of the spectacular Eco-Speedster concept at this year's Paris Motor Show (September 28 to October 13) marks the start of the biggest diesel-offensive in Opel's history. Through the end of 2003 Opel will introduce across the range four all-new diesel engines wîth power outputs up to 130 kW (177 hp). The aerodynamically optimized and lightweight Eco-Speedster, wîth its swooping, long-tail bodywork, demonstrates impressively the performance potential of the future 1.3-liter ECOTEC CDTI engine. During initial testing the 112 hp concept car reached a maximum speed of more than 250 km/h, while fuel consumption in the MVEG cycle was a miserly 2.5 liters per 100 km.
The prototype is based on the mid-engined Speedster roadster, but features new, carbon fiber bodywork wîth much improved aerodynamics. With significantly reduced drag (Cd = 0.20) and even lower weight (around 660 kg), the Eco-Speedster takes up where another Opel prototype left off 30 years ago. On June 1, 1972, at the company's Dudenhofen proving ground, a modified Opel GT wîth 95 hp, 2.1-liter turbo-diesel power unit made the headlines by setting several world records for diesel engines and reaching a top speed of 197.5 km/h. Shortly afterwards, wîth the Rekord 2.1 D, Opel brought its first diesel-engined passenger car onto the market.
The new Eco-Speedster is proof of the progress in the last 30 years and of the diesel engine's amazing career in passenger cars. When the record-breaking GT made its astonishing appearance, it was the first time that the term 'sporty' had been combined wîth the diesel engine.
The performance of the very compact engine in the new engineering study is particularly impressive. The displacement of the all-new ECOTEC-CDTI diesel, wîth the latest-generation multi-jet common rail fuel injection, four valves per cylinder and variable-geometry turbocharger, is only 1.3 liters. The four-cylinder engine, the first all-new power unit developed by the FIAT-GM Powertrain joint venture, is scheduled to make its production-debut in 2003 and will meet Euro 4 emission limits. In the Eco-Speedster it is mated to Opel's Easytronic automated manual transmission. (posted on conceptcarz.com)Explaining the background of the prototype, Opel Chairman and Managing Director, Carl-Peter Forster said: 'The Eco-Speedster is the symbol of our comprehensive diesel offensive and at the same time demonstrates the engineering expertise of Opel in powertrains, lightweight design and aerodynamics. Through the end of 2003 we will present four new, state-of-the-art diesel engines, wîth a wide range of power outputs, low weight and moderate fuel consumption.'Source - Opel
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