Spy Shots: 2010 Opel Insignia OPC almost ready for Frankfurt
by Damon Lavrinc on Mar 30th 2009 at 3:30PM 
2010 Opel Insignia OPC - Click above for a high-res gallery
Although the Opel Insignia OPC was a no-show at the Geneva Motor Show, work is still underway on the hottest version of Opel's mid-sized sedan. Early reports indicated that the OPC variant will be motivated by a 320-hp, twin-turbocharged V6 powering all four wheels, with sedan, hatchback and wagon body styles available at launch. Although these newest spy shots show 19-inch wheels, when the production version debuts – likely at the Frankfurt Motor Show – expect 20-inch hoops, upgraded rubber and brakes to be fitted at all four corners, along with a revised suspension and a more aggressive fascia. The OPC and its Vauxhall Insignia VXR counterpart are expected to go on sale abroad later this year or early next. Too bad Saturn is flailing – this could've made a great Redline model.
Get a WordPress.com Blog
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Mazda FTW! 3:01PM (3/30/2009)
It's already coming here as a Buick so perhaps a Super edition?
Reply
300C 3:07PM (3/30/2009)
My thoughts exactly!!
JW 4:23PM (3/30/2009)
Buick Regal GNX!
Bloke 3:09PM (3/30/2009)
Another boring repmobile wearing a chest wig.
For the money involved with a VXR, I'll take a 3-series or IS and furthermore, save on motor insurance.
Reply
Epyx 4:31PM (3/30/2009)
LOL - Chest wig! I have to admit I had to Google that reference but it turns out it is exactly what I thought..
Other Man 11:05PM (3/30/2009)
I see where you're coming from considering what its predecessor was, but it sounds like you're dismissing the sports family sedan market as a whole. A LOT of folks like these kinds of cars. For 30 grand in say, 2006, I could buy an Altima SE-R with performance I didn't get from any BMW unless I spent about 40 grand for the 330i (or 50 grand for a similarly sized 530i). Obviously it wasn't a complete BMW in the corners, but it's actually quite good, and it's also good looking. There are even better bargains today. Those sedans you're talking about are also far less roomy and when you're talking about the German luxury brands, you know the maintenance will rape you (BMWs may have free 3-year, but after that you're on your own, plus the insurance of one versus most family cars).
Epyx 3:51PM (3/30/2009)
I wonder what something like this would cost if GM were to build and offer it in the US as a Saturn or Buick?
Looks nice enough from the pictures but that does not mean much without ever actually driving one.
Reply
Bloke 4:10PM (3/30/2009)
Hopefully better than the old Vectra VXR - that car had ridiculous torque steer, not to mention ridiculous insurance premiums and ridiculous depreciation. And you look like a sales rep on steroids.
Epyx 4:27PM (3/30/2009)
LOL, I guess to put this car into perspective it is perhaps the Euro equivalent of a Mercury Marauder or Chevy Impala SS. The Marauder was a $35K hot rod taxi cab (Grand Marquis) and the Impala is the first choice for the traveling salesmen company car.
Despite how it slots into the European car landscape, it seems unique by US standards and an interesting 'forbidden fruit' none the less.
tommy 3:59PM (3/30/2009)
They could make this a Malibu ss or rs.
Reply
Diego3336 4:02PM (3/30/2009)
Almost every new sedan came with BMWish C-pillar. From Passat to Pontiac G8, from current Accord (a little bit boxy C-pillar as well) to Lexus GS, and the new LaCrosse and Lincoln MKS too. This style is kinda satured IMO
Reply
Stan Man 4:02PM (3/30/2009)
Hmmm ….. I think some of these design cues will be incorporated into the refresh of the Chevy Malibu.
Reply
redline_alpha 4:10PM (3/30/2009)
Chevy should drop the malibu line altogether because the branding is toxic. Then bring over the Insignia as their flagship sedan
Reply
Rev 4:11PM (3/30/2009)
Reminds me of John Carpenter's "The Thing" with the creature looking like several different animals. Very pot luck. The rear angles look a little strange together. Still, looks nice...
Reply
RIFRAF 4:22PM (3/30/2009)
Is it me or does it look like an Audi in that picture?
Reply
Zach 4:31PM (3/30/2009)
with a spot for an acura grill.
Level 4:44PM (3/30/2009)
I hope they dont make this into a Buick....
Reply
Diego3336 5:41PM (3/30/2009)
I think they already made it. The new LaCrosse uses the same underpins and powertrain, and the design cue is very similar, altought I prefer LaCrosse' visual. It's less 'generic' and more 'muscular' than this one.
jgp 5:05PM (3/30/2009)
So, will this have the catastrophic understeer the last model had?
Reply
sonic the plumber 3:15PM (3/31/2009)
The catastrophic understeer the Stig displayed to make a point? The way he was driving it, the sainted Mondeo ST220 would have fared no better.