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Before Opel released the production version of the Speedster, in 1999, the concept roadster Opel Speedster was presented in Geneva, created in collaboration with specialists from the British company Lotus. The two-seater car was built on a new aluminum frame and equipped with an Ecotec 4-cylinder engine with an aluminum block and cylinder head. Unit with a volume of 2.2 liters and a capacity of 147 liters. with.

The concept Speedster is light enough (less than 800 kg), which has a positive effect on acceleration speed. To "hundreds" the car accelerates in less than 6 seconds, and the maximumThe speed is 220 km / h. At the same time, the average fuel consumption is about 7 l / 100 km.

The concept generated interest and a positive response from the public, which influenced Opel's decision to put the Speedster on the production line. At the same motor show, the car received the title of the most beautiful convertible of the year.

In a word, a year later the production model of the Opel Speedster saw the light. The car has barely changed since last year. Remains the same compact (3790 x 1711x 1112 mm). Combined with a low center of gravity and precise, truly sporty steering bellowsnism, shows excellent behavior at high speeds. The widespread use of aluminum in the suspension has reduced unsprung masses, which has a positive effect on the Speedster's handling. By the way, aluminum is widely used in interior trim.

The engine is driven by a button located on the front panel. Braking is provided by ventilated disc brakes on all wheels. Bridgestone Potenza tires (175/55 front, 225/45 rear).

The name of the new product from Opel is not new, the Americans at the beginning of the last century called it that withportable car body. Models with this name are found at Porsche and Plymouth. Translated from English "Speedster" means the master of speed (from the words speed - speed, steer - to control).

In 2002, at the Paris Motor Show, Opel presented an interesting conceptual novelty Eco-Speedster, built on the basis of the Speedster roadster. The concept differs from the production model with a closed body and a modified bumper, but the main highlight is under the hood. The car was equipped with a 1.3-liter diesel turbo engine with a multipoint injection systemand a turbine with variable blade geometry. Ecotec engine, 112 hp allows the Eco-Speedster to reach a speed of 250 km / h and travel 100 kilometers on 2.5 liters of diesel fuel. In the production of the car, carbon fiber materials were used, which made it possible to achieve a weight of 660 kg.

The aerodynamic properties are also pleasantly surprising. The drag coefficient is only 0.20 Cx.

The Eco-Speedster will remain a showpiece, with Opel's first priority to present a new diesel engine that isjoint development of GM and Italian Fiat.

In April 2003, Opel expands the Speedster Roadster range with a charged version with a 2-liter turbo engine and 200 hp. Ideal in terms of controllability, the weight distribution was achieved thanks to the mid-engine layout (the engine is located immediately behind the driver's seat). It turns out that each horsepower carries only 4.65 kg.

With the new engine, the 930-kilogram Opel Speedster will be able to accelerate to 100 kilometers per hour in just 4.9 seconds. In this case, the maximum speedst of new items reaches 240 kilometers per hour.

In addition to a more powerful power unit, the novelty differs from the base model in a slightly modified aerodynamic body kit, a modernized design of the front end of the body, and will also receive larger 17-inch wheels.

The highlight of the Speedster Turbo is the very light and tough thoroughbred racing chassis. Its basis is a spatial aluminum monocoque and fiberglass body panels.

In autumn 2005, the new generation Speedster is expected to premiere in Frankfurt. The novelty will be built on tsame chassis as the American model Pontiac Solstice. At the same time, it will receive different chassis settings, and will be equipped with four-cylinder engines with a capacity of 120 to 140 horsepower. Plus, the layout of the car will also allow the use of six- and eight-cylinder engines.

The exterior will have many similarities with its American counterpart, but at the same time it will receive a design made in the new corporate identity of the German brand.

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