Press Release: World premiere for two-seat roadster in The new Opel GT is fun to drive thanks to its front engine and rear-wheel drive, which together ensure a balanced weight distribution, the long wheelbase (2415 mm) and its 260-hp 2.0-liter ECOTEC turbo engine with gasoline direct injection. This accelerates the new GT from zero to 100 km/h in less than six seconds, and enables a maximum speed of over 230 km/h.
Another fun factor is the fabric roof, which folds down to provide open-air enjoyment denied to the owners of the first GT. The roof disappears completely beneath a cover, further underlining the GT’s sporty silhouette with short overhangs and widely spaced 18-inch wheels.
The development of the new Opel GT is an excellent example of transcontinental collaboration within GM. The design was inspired by the VX Lightning concept car, which was conceived by the GM Advanced Design Studio in
Athletic, with short body overhangs: the eye-catching design
A glance at the new Opel GT makes clear that there’s pure sport under the skin; sharp, taut lines and flowing surfaces combine to give it true dynamic presence. The front view is dominated by the pronounced curve of the fenders and the bold chrome strip with lightning-flash logo. The long, front-hinged engine hood carries the familiar Opel crease.
Another signal of sportiness is sounded off by the GT’s proportions (length/width/height: 4091/1813/1274 mm) with short overhangs and 18-inch wheels that are pushed to the corners of the body. When opened, the soft top is completely concealed under a cover, thus emphasizing the GT’s roadster character. Other attractive styling details are the projection-type low beam and halogen reflector-type high beam headlamps.
The ergonomic cockpit features chrome-ringed dials for speed, rpm and fuel. Technical grains, piano black and chrome finishes combine with optionally available leather seats to emphasize high value and precision. Jewel-style controls for lights and ventilation are further evidence of the GT designers’ careful attention to detail.
Lively response and sports-car performance: the direct-injection turbo engine
The heart of the new Opel GT is the most powerful production engine in the ECOTEC family. The turbocharged unit was jointly developed by GM Powertrain engineers in the
Direct injection technology helps the ECOTEC engine produce more power while maintaining the lower fuel consumption level of a small displacement engine with conventional fuel injection.
The 2.0-liter turbocharged ECOTEC engine features variable valve timing, a dual-scroll turbocharger and a charge-air intercooler. This type of turbocharger, similar to the one already introduced in the Vectra and Signum V6, improves engine response, which also benefits from variable camshaft phasing. The result is ample torque even at low engine speeds.
Highlights of the new ECOTEC 2.0-liter turbo engine include:
- Forged steel crankshaft
- Forged steel connecting rods
- Cast aluminum oil-galley pistons
- Jet-spray piston cooling
- Two counter-rotating balance shafts
- Dual-scroll turbocharger
- 9.2:1 compression ratio
- Aluminum cylinder head with sodium-cooled exhaust valves
- High-pressure engine-driven fuel pump
- Variable pressure fuel rail
Basic technical data: New Opel GT
Body | |
| Length/ width/ height | 4091/ 1813 / 1274 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2415 mm |
| Unloaded weight | 1320 kg |
Engine/ powertrain | |
| Engine/installed position | 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder/at front, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 1998 cm3 |
| Bore/ stroke | 86/86 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Valve gear | Double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder |
| Max. power output | 191 kW/ 260 hp at 5300 rpm |
| Max. torque | 350 Nm at 2500 - 5300 rpm |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | Under 6 seconds |
| Top speed | Over 230 km/h |
| Fuel supply | Direct fuel injection, with variable high-pressure distributor rail and electronic throttle operation |
| Driveline | Rear-wheel drive |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual-shift |
