| Make
|
Opel |
| Model |
Insignia |
| Concept
year |
2003 |
| Production
year |
- |
| Engine |
5.6
litre V8 |
The Opel Insignia from the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show was
a luxury car concept of large proportions.
The quality feel starts with the outside and the front
end. The impressive radiator grille milled from solid
aluminium features the Opel badge and feeds air to a 344bhp
V8 powering the rear wheel drive Insignia. The grille
is framed by diamond shaped LED head lights, set out in
three rows, and lower intakes each divided by a slit-like
driving light.
The rounded cabin of the Insignia, lacking any B-pillars,
flows smoothly into the rear panel which features a V-shaped
centre line. The rear quarter panels display a prominent
shoulder line emphasising power and the Insignia's rear
wheel drive character.
The Insignias most striking features are its rear doors
opening via a 'pantograph' mechanism, this allows the
doors to slide backwards parallel to the body, improving
accessibility in confined spaces, however there are no
ugly rails needed on the exterior for the doors to side
down.
Opel has designed the Insignia's interior with quality
materials to give a luxurious expensive vibe. The colours
and shapes are almost retro in appearance, especially
the dark brown leather seats with their pincushion detail.
The Insignias four separate seats are distinctly divided
by a high, full length center console inlaid with Macassar
ebony wood.
Similar and related vehicles:
Opel GTC
Opel Flextreme
Opel Ampera
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