| Manufacturer | Opel |
|---|---|
| Class | Luxury Grand tourer |
| Body style | 5-door liftback |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | Premium platform |
| Engine | 5.7L LS1 V8 |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,915 mm (114.8 in) |
| Length | 4,803 mm (189.1 in) |
| Width | 1,914 mm (75.4 in) |
| Height | 1,414 mm (55.7 in) |
| Designer(s) | Mark Adams Malcolm Ward |
The Opel Insignia Concept is a luxury car presented by Opel in 2003. The car has a 344 hp (257 kW; 349 PS) 5.7 L GM "Small Block" V8 engine from the Corvette.
As special features of the Insignia Concept are the hydro-pneumatic suspension springs, the pantograph like mechanism for the sliding rear vehicle doors and the trunk lid, and LED lighting technology.
In early 2005, it was announced by Opel that the concept car can't be put into mass production (too heavy, too expensive, too complicated). The luxury car is expected to remain a pure concept study.
However, the production Insignia builds on the study of the Opel GTC Concept.
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