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177 kW/240 hp 2.0-liter turbo engine with 320 Nm torque Zero - 100km/h in 7.8 seconds - maximum speed 231 km/h IDSPlus2: The new generation adaptive chassis control system Market launch in Germany on November 25.
177 kW/240 PS starker Zweiliter-Turbomotor mit 320 Nm Drehmoment Beschleunigung 0 bis 100 km/h in 7,8 Sekunden - Höchstgeschwindigkeit 231 km/h IDSPlus2: Interaktives Dynamisches FahrSystem der zweiten Generation |
The new Zafira OPCRüsselsheim. With the new Zafira OPC, Opel and the Opel Performance Center (OPC) have given their success model even more power.
The Design: Innovative and Trend-setting
As for individualization of the interior space, there is a choice of blue, silver or black for the décor strips, the door moldings and the dashboard support, from which result a total of eleven possible combinations of body and interior color. The practical three-spoke sports steering wheel and the short gear shift lever are leather-covered. The ergonomically optimized sports seats by Recaro make for optimized stops and relaxing long-distance journeys; they are available ex works in two cotton-leather combinations – blue/black or silver/black. The seven-seater sports car combines this exclusive and sporty ambience with exemplary spaciousness and the unbeatable advantages of its highly variable Flex7 Seating System, whereby the seven-seater can effortlessly and within seconds be transformed into a six-, fix-, four-, three-, or two-, seater, without the problems of having to remove or store the seats. Engine and drive train: a distinctive character and superior engine power With an output of 177 kW/240 hp, the Zafira OPC ranks worldwide among the most powerful series-built front-wheel drive automobiles (apart from the Astra OPC, equipped with the same engine). The 1.2 bar power unit attains its output peak at 5,600 rpm. The maximum torque of 320 Nm is available at a constant level and within an rpm range of 2,400 to 5,000 rpm, to the significant advantage of drivability and elasticity. The Zafira’s 2.0-liter four-valve engine boost a special technical solution, which was first introduced in a production model by Opel in 1992 in the Calibra Turbo. This solution, also known as the integral turbocharger system, combines the exhaust manifold, turbo housing and wastegate into one single assembly, making it is lighter and more compact. It also makes a key contribution to the engine’s performance: the short gas flow paths between the turbine and the engine, as well as the use of a low-inertia turbine result in what is known as "low-end torque", an engine operating characteristic in which the torque curve rises steeply from idle speed, ensuring an immediate response to even the smallest load changes. Further high-tech characteristics of the ECOTEC power unit are forged aluminum-silicon pistons with special piston rings and oil-spray cooling, a pressure-optimized turbocharger, an intercooler with an increased flow rate as well as larger fuel injection nozzles. Gas pedal movements are registered electronically and translated mechanically by a butterfly throttle actuating motor ("drive-by-wire"). The electronic engine management system features high-precision hot-film air mass measurement, sequential fuel injection as well as separate-coil ignition with cylinder-selective knock control. In line with the Astra OPC, the engineers dispensed with the obligatory balance shafts in the Zafira OPC – these are otherwise found in series’ engines. A reduction of the engine rotating mass is achieved through elimination of the balance shafts, significantly contributing to the engine’s liveliness and responsiveness. IDSPlus2: The Second Generation of the "Adaptive Dynamic Chassis Control System" With its combination of McPherson strut front suspension and torsion-beam rear axle, the Zafira OPC matches the Astra OPC’s basic set-up. Aside special spring- and shock absorber rates, rebound stop springs in the suspension struts come into operation, as well as higher preload and reduced friction stabiliser bearings and adjusted steering-knuckle geometry. These are measures that come together to convert the sports van’s performance potential into precise handling, neutral self-steering as well as high active safety. The 17-inch brake system plays an active role in this with internally ventilated front disks (diameter 321 x 28mm), as well as solid disks at the rear axle (278 x 10mm). It guarantees deceleration rates rivaling those of a sports car, coupled with outstanding strength and feel. The electro-hydraulic power steering was designed by OPC engineers to ensure best possible road contact and precise response. Wheels measuring 8 J x 18 in the exclusive OPC six-spoke design, which are equipped with the standard tire 225/40 ZR 18 Y, ensure an optimized road grip. There is also the option of a 19-inch wheel set, combined with 235/35 ZR 19 XL tires. The latest Electronic Control System technology is used on the basis of this precise chassis frame balance. It is a technology previously found only in small-scale luxury and exclusive sports cars and defines the best available technology in the compact class and compact van class respectively. The IDSPlus2 system networks all driving dynamics systems via CAN data busses into one interactive system. Part of this system are the driving stability control system ESPPlus, the traction control TCPlus, understeer control logic UCL, as well as the anti-lock braking system, Brake Assist and Continuous Damping Control (CDC). The CDC system continuously adjusts the shock absorbers to adapt to prevailing road conditions, vehicle movements and driving style. The decisive step-up from IDSPlus to IDSPlus2 is due to the use of even more efficient control software. Not only braking stability, traction and handling precision benefit from the more accurate damping forces; so too do ride and suspension comfort. The "SportSwitch" mode rounds off the high-tech system. By selecting this mode, the driver has access to even sportier handling, with firmer shock absorbers and more direct steering and gas pedal response. Should the driver wish to do out without the support of ESP, it can be deactivated. Like for the development of other OPC models, a top-notch motorsports pro lent his support to the test crews. With his typical meticulousness, Manuel Reuter, winner of two Le Mans races and participant in more than 200 German Touring Car Championship (DTM) races and the most experienced Opel works driver, brought to bear his extensive expertise to bear in chassis tuning. Market Situation: An Exclusive Special Position
The seven-seater sports car’s safety equipment is equally extensive. Standard are front and side airbags, active head restraints in front, head curtain airbags for front and outer rear seats, safety belt force limiters and pyrotechnic belt tensioners in front, PRS (Pedal Release System) as well as mountings for an ISOFIX child’s seat in the rear.
Information concerning specifications
and equipment applies to the models offered in Germany. There may be differences
in other markets. All data on fuel consumption refers to combined fuel
consumption of the base model in the European test cycle. Subject to
alteration.
Technical Data: Zafira OPC
All data refer to the European base
model with standard equipment. The consumption data according to 1999/100/EU
takes into consideration the vehicle’s curb weight as stipulated by
this regulation. Additional equipment can lead to slightly higher fuel
consumption and therefore CO2 exhaust emissions than the declared
values. The published performance figures are possible with the vehicle’s
curb weight excluding driver plus a 200 kilogram load allowance.
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The exclusive characteristics of the world’s fastest series
minivan: an as yet unrivalled blend of "sports van" driving dynamics and
variability, which is at the top of its class. A 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline
engine and a maximum output of 177 kW/240 hp constitute the dynamic element,
powering the front wheels via a six-speed manual transmission. The power
unit provides its maximum torque of 320 Nm from 2,400 rpm and accelerates
the innovative sports van to 100km/h in 7.8 seconds. The maximum speed is
231 km/h. The Zafira OPC’s unique sporty potential is expressed in its
design: a deep front spoiler with large central engine cooling air-intake
and fog lamps, 18-inch wheels in the exclusive OPC six-spoke design with
a tire size of 225/40 ZR18 Y, accentuated side sills as well as a powerful
looking rear end with trapezoidal tail pipes. As for the body paintwork,
there is a choice of the following colors in addition to the OPC color Arden
blue: star silver, sapphire black and magma red.
In the interior, top-quality Recaro sports
seats (available in two fabric-leather combinations), a leather-covered sports
steering wheel and a leather covered gear lever grip, aluminum pedals as
well as sports instruments and door sills in the typical OPC design emphasize
the vehicle’s exclusivity. The seven-seater combines this ambience with
exemplary spaciousness and the unbeatable advantages of the patented Flex-7
seating system, whereby it can be effortlessly transformed within seconds
into a six-, five-, four-, three-, or two-seater, without the problems of
having to remove or store the seats. The Zafira OPC’s chassis and suspension
features, just like the engine, a consistently sporty character and offers
high active safety reserves. A 17-inch high-performance brake system and
IDSPlus2 (Interactive Driving System) play
their part, the latter being the latest state of development of the highly
developed driving dynamics control system. Within this system all driver
assistance systems such as the driving stability control system (ESP), various
brake functions and Continuous Damping Control (CDC)
are integrated and harmonized with each other. The benefit: excellent handling
and further improved suspension comfort. For even sportier handling, the
driver can select the "SportSwitch" mode for a firmer chassis set-up. Besides
an outstanding combination of dynamics and variability, the Zafira OPC offers
- at a base price of 32,500 euros - an equally excellent price-performance
ratio. Comprehensive standard equipment and safety features leave little
to be desired.
For the Zafira’s appearance, the specific claim was to
emphasize the sporty attributes from a functional basic shape. A task solved
successfully by the design team headed by Project Director Ulli Hochmuth.
The Zafira OPC can at once be recognized as being part of the OPC model family.
A typical design feature is the deep front spoiler with the large central
cooling air-intake, with fog lamps in spotlight design positioned in strikingly
drawn-out shafts. The side view of the compact sports van is that of a
15-millimeter lowered suspension (compared to a mass-produced model), 18-inch
wheels in the typical OPC six-spoke design and more prominent door sills.
Also typical for the OPC vehicles’ appearance are the blue-painted brake
calipers, which are distinctive on account of their wheel rims in the form
of a star. The optical highlight is the powerful rear end with a prominent
spoiler, a double flow exhaust system with trapezoidal tail pipes and an
aerodynamic additional profile on the roof edge. As for the other OPC models,
the body colors Arden blue, star silver, sapphire black and magma red are
available. In line with its appearance, the Zafira’s interior is both
top-quality and sportily-functional. Door sill trims in the exclusive OPC-design
and pedals made of aluminum set the tone, as do the matt chrome-ringed
instruments with special graphics and red needles. Even the engine compartment
offers a technical ambience. With a cylinder-head cover in the typical
silver-blue OPC design, the turbo engine stresses its exceptional position.
The development of the innovative sports van was carried out
in close cooperation between the International Technical Development Center
(ITDC) in Rüsselsheim and the Opel Performance Center (OPC). The vehicle
was built in the Bochum works, jointly on a production line with the regular
variants of the Zafira. Assembly of the OPC body components and the exhaust
system was carried out "offline" by hand. With regard to the Zafira’s
production targets, around 2,200 units are planned per year, and of these
around 2,000 for the core markets of Germany (750), Great Britain (750) and
Switzerland (500). At a basis price of 32,500 euros in Germany, the Zafira
OPC offers - alongside its outstanding combination of sporty dynamics and
superior variability - a highly competitive price-performance ratio, and
all the more so as the standard equipment leaves virtually nothing to be
desired. This includes not only the OPC-specific details, but also a
remote-controlled central
locking system, electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors, a roof
rail and power windows. There is also a height and reach-adjustable steering
column, air conditioning, a CD 30 stereo audio system with an MP3-compatible
CD drive and six speakers. Another feature is the innovative Flex7 Seating
System, the state of the art when it comes to variability and
versatility.
