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Newly developed 1.6-liter turbo gasoline unit most powerful in its class Overboost function: 15 percent higher torque also increases active safety
Neues Meriva-Spitzenmodell mit 180 Turbo-PS und 222 km/h Spitze Neu entwickelter 1,6-Liter-Turbobenziner leistungsstärkster Motor seiner Klasse Overboost-Funktion: 15 Prozent mehr Drehmoment auch Plus für aktive Sicherheit |
New Opel Meriva OPCRüsselsheim. A new Opel creates yet another new segment: the 220 km/h, five-seat Meriva OPC is the first sporty minivan.
"Overboost" also enhances active safety
Sporty OPC looks underline top-Meriva status With its distinctive front and grille, the Meriva OPC's stylish looks reflect its role as the sporty top variant in the model line. The dynamic lines are accentuated by the front bumper with large air intakes, the characteristic OPC honeycomb grille, and the aerodynamically-optimized roof spoiler and rear apron. The Meriva OPC also features blue brake calipers and a trapezoidal tail pipe. Exclusive to the OPC family is the arden blue metallic exterior color, with star silver, sapphire black and magma red available on request. The Meriva OPC's interior boasts Recaro sport seats in front with leather/fabric upholstery as standard, a leather-trimmed OPC sports steering wheel and gear shift knob, as well as chrome-ringed instruments with special dials. AFL available for first time in class Standard equipment includes anti-lock braking (ABS), an electronic stability program (ESP), brake assist, and electronic brake force distribution. Passive safety features comprise a stable, torsionally rigid passenger compartment with computer-calculated deformation zones, doors reinforced with steel beams, six airbags including head curtain airbags, active head restraints in front, mountings for the ISOFIX child's seat system, and Opel's patented Pedal Release System (PRS). Opel has enhanced the Meriva range with a number of high-tech options that increase safety, including halogen cornering and curve headlamps (adaptive forward lighting - unique in this class). This makes a significant contribution to active safety at night, for instance when turning on to dimly lit side streets or into dark driveways, driving on winding roads, or when negotiating mountain passes with hairpin turns. FlexSpace remains benchmark for interior versatility Like all other Meriva variants, the new OPC features the unique FlexSpace concept, which continues to set the benchmark in interior versatility. The compact leisure and family sports van can quickly and easily be transformed from a five into a spacious four, three, two or one-seater with generous luggage space, without cumbersome removal of the seats. With ample interior space and compact dimensions (length: 4.07 meters), the Meriva is not only ideal for city driving, but also provides spacious comfort on longer journeys. The optional cellular phone console is now available with state-of-the-art Bluetooth interface and voice control. In May 2003, the Opel Meriva added a new dimension to the compact class - with great success. The five-seater, which leads its segment in both Germany and throughout Europe, sold over 500,000 units through the end of October 2005. The Zafira OPC has also already shown how successful the combination of sporty driving performance and versatile van can be. Since the Zafira OPC's debut in 2001, more than 12,000 customers throughout Europe have chosen this sports van, the second generation of which has been available at Opel dealerships since the end of November 2005.
Recommended retail prices ex works
in Germany incl. VAT. 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.
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Rüsselsheim. A new Opel creates yet another new segment:
the 220 km/h, five-seat Meriva OPC is the first sporty minivan. At the same
time, it extends the high performance OPC family, which also includes the
Astra OPC, Zafira OPC, Vectra OPC and Vectra Station Wagon OPC, and has grown
to five models within a few months. Dealers will start deliveries of the
Meriva OPC soon, with prices starting at 23,000 euros. The highlight of the
new sports Meriva is the most powerful production engine in this displacement
class. This newly-developed 1.6-liter four-cylinder turbo ECOTEC engine delivers
132 kW/180 hp and develops maximum torque of 230 Nm, available in a wide
band from 2200 to 5500 rpm. Along with the six-speed manual gearbox and sport
chassis, this forms the basis for the minivan's exciting drive. In addition,
the standard "Overboost" system can temporarily increase torque by around
15 percent, offering a real advantage in dynamics. The state-of-the-art 1.6-liter
OPC engine weighs only 131 kilograms and produces 112.5 hp per liter. Technical
highlights include a fast-reacting water-cooled turbo-charger integrated
in the exhaust manifold, air-cooled intercooler, sodium-cooled exhaust valves,
oil-spray cooling of the pistons, a reinforced crankshaft and friction-reduced
drive of the 16-valve unit's two camshafts. An additional primary catalytic
converter close to the engine ensures rapid exhaust-gas treatment after starting
the vehicle. The Meriva OPC reaches a maximum speed of 222 km/h and accelerates
from zero to 100 in only 8.2 seconds.
A special feature of the new engine also enhances active safety:
the turbocharger's electronically-controlled overboost function can temporarily
increase torque by 36 Nm to 266 Nm on demand - an increase of around 15 percent.
The need for additional power is determined by the electronics system based
on the speed with which the gas pedal is applied. The extra power is available
for a maximum of five seconds; thereafter the control unit seamlessly regulates
the torque back to the regular maximum level of 230 Nm. The overboost function
aids drivers in various situations, for instance in overtaking more quickly
and thus more safely. The OPC's chassis is lower than other Meriva variants
(10 mm in front, 15 mm in the rear). McPherson struts in front and a torsion-beam
with coil springs in the rear ensure secure and consistent handling. Twin
tube gas pressure shock absorbers are fitted all round. The Meriva OPC's
driving performance is further enhanced by large 17-inch wheels with 205/45
ZR 17 88W tires. With a 16.7:1 ratio, the rack-and-pinion power steering
gives precise response, while 16-inch brakes with ventilated disks at the
front and 14-inch solid disks at the rear ensure powerful deceleration.