Paris-bound Opel GTC Concept pumps out 290hp

Opel has released more information and pictures of the GTC Concept ahead of the Paris Motor Show. The German-based company, who sell their cars in the UK under the Vauxhall brand, has revealed details about the car’s power figures. The GTC Concept’s turbocharged 2.0-litre four-pot engine is able to generate 290hp. This is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission that complements its power with a limited slip differential.

Help keeping the car stable is Opel’s FlexRide suspension and a crank rear axle with a Watt’s link. The GTC show car for Paris sits on 21-inch wheels, optimized with carbon-fiber inserts which enclose the center caps. This is finished off in a liquid metal red exterior colour scheme.

A picture gallery with interior images is available after the jump.


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Jacob Alexander

Jacob Mathew Alexander has been a motoring nut for as far as he can remember and has recently turned his passion into writing. After spending some time in the same industry in the UK, Jacob's work is from a slightly different perspective.

 

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  • fiesta on steriods ?

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    • jasjos on Sep 27, 2010 at 7:23 pm

      more like astra on steriods. Is this front wheel drive since no staggered wheels?

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  • lancer20 on Sep 27, 2010 at 5:46 pm

    Nice car, wonder when this brand will be available again in malaysia after long time disappearance. Seen few hot opel units in singapore. look so promising and durable.

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  • droll on Sep 27, 2010 at 7:43 pm

    wow, 290bhp from a 2 litre. pretty good for a standard tune.

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  • will-kill-for-exclusivity on Sep 27, 2010 at 7:48 pm

    i do not understand why car companies end with excellent cars only when they are forced with a gun on their head(read as bankruptcy and sell outs)

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    • JonLing on Sep 28, 2010 at 8:26 am

      maybe they are following “if it ain’t broke (bankrupt perhaps?), don’t fix it (read ‘strategy overhaul’).” principle………..hopefully opel can pull this off too.

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  • The Loner on Sep 27, 2010 at 7:54 pm

    2.0L turbocharged to 290hp? That is small matter compared to Lancer Evo and Impreza WRX STi.

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  • beside Renault Magane RS250 cup, this is 2nd hot hatch on my wishlist

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  • toyott on Sep 27, 2010 at 11:29 pm

    it has smiley face!! like mazda,, hhaha

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  • JonLing on Sep 29, 2010 at 2:58 pm

    I want to change the “Speed” to “Opel GTC Paris Concept” in the last picture. This car is pure sexy…..

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  • Ash Menon on Sep 30, 2010 at 5:55 pm

    Well HELLO, baby.

    That center cluster is stunning! In fact the entire interior is well balanced, nice experience.

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  • nOoDLeS on Sep 30, 2010 at 6:43 pm

    the front looks a bit like the Toyota Ft-86..well thats wht i think

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