Carrera Opel GT

A new Carrera Opel GT is coming soon to North America in both analog and Digital132.

Carrera Opel GT

A new Carrera Opel GT is coming soon to North America in both analog and Digital132.

Styling Serbian Opel the new Astra from 13 999

Based on the tradition started by the Opel 1936th  with the first Kadett, Astra is a constant for decades among the top three most popular cars on the European list of best-selling compact car - that is the segment in which the waste 27 percent of the total car market.Astra makes selling a third of all Opel cars sold.

With 4.42 meters, the new Astra offers increased passenger space and comfort in the front and rear row of seats due to the length of 71 mm more than the previous generation car.Cooperation between designers and engineers who have recorded more than 600 hours of wind tunnel testing, fluid shape Astra is designed for maximum efficiency.

Elegant proportions, with a strong silhouette sketched with steep drop-windshield and roof line gives the visual excitement of a traditional hatchback format. The interior was used to issue the wings and blades as well as the exterior of which harmony is achieved.  The designers in particular tried to add more flexible solution for preservation.

 Opel Astra chassis has been developed as a mechatronic system that is fully integrated mechanical and electronic control functions.Opel FlexRide electronic drive system is a rarity in this segment, and gives the driver three settings - standard, Sport and Tour - while fully and continuously adapts to changes in driving style and speed.

Other innovative technical features introduced in the compact segment with the new Astra as:

 • A new generation of bi-xenon front lights adjustable (AFL +)

 • Opel Eye chamber system, which recognizes the signs and warns drivers when a car accidentally went out  from their belts

 • Ergonomic front seats, developed for optimal back support and safety

 We offer eight-Euro 5-compatible engine with exceptional performance.

Starting price is 13,999 euros, and refers to Astra engine 1.4 (74 kW / 100 hp) and a rich standard equipment that includes: air conditioning, radio CD/MP3, remote central locking, electric windows front glass, electrically adjustable mirrors, ABS , ESP system.

Carrera news for North America

Several things to announce from Carrera of America.

Carrera of America has a Facebook page now too... if you're a member of FB please join the page.

Carrera of America on Facebook.

Target will carry a GO!!! Police Chase set and an exclusive GO!!! Disney "Cars" licensed slot set. Arrival in August.

Hobby Lobby is now carrying the following GO!!! sets, Mario/Peach Kart set Ref. 62206, the Nascar set 62076, the Police Chase set Ref. 62210, single cars in blisters and the 61600 expansion pack.

The Source in Canada will carry the Disney "Cars" licensed set and the Mario DS2 Kart set.


Carrera has also won the Dr. Toy Best Vacation Children's Product.



No... not done yet...

Carrera will be bringing in a number of the recently produced DTM's in BOTH 1/32 and GO!!!
(pix soon) They will be available from the Carrera Race centers.

And....

The recent Ford Capri RS3100 (Ref. 27295) will be coming:


As well as the "Carrera" Opel (Ref.27233).

Carrera news for North America

Several things to announce from Carrera of America.

Carrera of America has a Facebook page now too... if you're a member of FB please join the page.

Carrera of America on Facebook.

Target will carry a GO!!! Police Chase set and an exclusive GO!!! Disney "Cars" licensed slot set. Arrival in August.

Hobby Lobby is now carrying the following GO!!! sets, Mario/Peach Kart set Ref. 62206, the Nascar set 62076, the Police Chase set Ref. 62210, single cars in blisters and the 61600 expansion pack.

The Source in Canada will carry the Disney "Cars" licensed set and the Mario DS2 Kart set.


Carrera has also won the Dr. Toy Best Vacation Children's Product.



No... not done yet...

Carrera will be bringing in a number of the recently produced DTM's in BOTH 1/32 and GO!!!
(pix soon) They will be available from the Carrera Race centers.

And....

The recent Ford Capri RS3100 (Ref. 27295) will be coming:


As well as the "Carrera" Opel (Ref.27233).

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Opel Derived and Inspired!

The news is just coming out that Buick's Regal will be making a return to the brand's line up. Produced by GM from 1973 to 2004, the Regal was at one time one of the best selling Buicks, offered in two and/or four door body formats. The most well known iteration of the Regal was the Grand National, a stock car that won several titles in the 1980s.

GM has been considering reviving the Regal name for some time. The company is turning to its European division, Opel, to produce the Regal, a model currently sold in China. Right now the Opel Insignia is sold across much of western Europe, thus GM is expected to offer a Buick version of that car by swapping out its grill and replacing Opel badging with Buick.

First introduced for the 2008 model year, the Insignia has been a success for Opel. Replacing the Vectra, the Insignia is stylish, luxurious and very comfortable. Sold as a four door sedan, five door hatchback and a wagon, the Insignia seats five passengers. Only the sedan version will be sold in the US.

Like so many European vehicles, the Insignia has numerous engine choices, nine to be exact. Gas and diesel engines ranging from 1.6L I4 to a 2.8L turbo-charged V6 are available. Likely, a larger in-line four and one or two V6 powered engines will be offered with the Insignia. Unfortunately, no diesel option will be available, given the cost of meeting stringent US pollution requirements.

Though US specifications for the new Regal have yet to be announced, we know that the same six-speed manual and automatic transmissions offered in Europe will be paired with the engines sold in cars in the United States. Furthermore, given that Buick is an upscale brand, leather seating surfaces, navigational controls, wood and aluminum inlays and dual zone air conditioning will either be standard features or packaged optionally.

GM has been looking at separating Opel from its operations, possibly selling off the brand or at least a share of it. That may not affect the Regal as whatever agreement is reached would likely include a long lasting supply chain for Buick's operation. Moreover, the car is sold in Brazil as the Chevrolet Vectra in the UK as the Vauxhall Insignia and will soon be sold in Australia as a Holden model. Clearly, the Regal is coming back. Perhaps as early as this fall in the form of a 2010 model.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Matthew_Keegan

Opel Insignia OPC (2010)

The high performance version of the Opel Insignia, Car of the Year 2009, was unveiled on May 7, 2009, when the Opel Insignia OPC premiered at the 2009 Barcelona Motor Show, ten years after the launch of the first OPC model (Opel Performance Center).

The heart of the Opel Insignia OPC is its 2.8 V6 Turbo engine. Derived from the powerful gasoline engine already available on the top-of-the-line Insignia, this version reaches an output of 239 kW/325 hp. The increase in power was obtained by a special engine development and by reworking the exhaust, significantly reducing the counter pressure. And because sound is so important in the appreciation of an engine, the acoustic specialists worked on the exhaust of the V6 by adopting specific center and rear mufflers.

The Opel Insignia OPC is available with a six-speed manual gearbox. The strong torque of 400 Nm ensures abundant pulling power even at lower engine speeds. With this engine performance, the Opel Insignia OPC reaches a top speed of 250 km/h (restricted) and sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in six seconds.

The already very well performing Insignia chassis was further fine tuned for the OPC variant which ride height has been reduced by 10 mm compared to the Insignia (AWD Sport version). The newly developed mechatronic chassis also receives a new front axle. The front suspension architecture of the Opel Insignia OPC retains a so called McPherson strut, however the engineers at the Opel Performance Center came up with an evolution called HiPerStrut (for high performance strut). Benefits are an improved steering feel, reduced steering disturbances due to the high torque and an enhanced feeling in the handling for the driver.

The Opel Insignia OPC also comes with the adaptive FlexRide suspension which not only adapts to driving situation and driving style but also to the driver's preferences. While on the Insignia the system offers the choice between a standard adaptive setting, a more comfortable mode and a sport mode, the OPC is definitely addressing those enjoying a sportier ride. OPC drivers can choose between three different sport modes: the standard mode as the high comfort setting, a special Sport mode and the OPC mode, for optimal performance.

For the first time also in the OPC portfolio, the Adaptive 4x4 system and its electronic rear limited slip differential (eLSD) are standard. The four-wheel drive management unit has been recalibrated to adapt torque distribution to the sporty philosophy of the OPC. Taking the higher performances of the OPC into consideration, significant development efforts were put into further improving the brake system. Connoisseurs will immediately spot the Brembo calipers and the perforated 355 mm disc on the front axle.

"I was personally involved in the development of the Opel Insignia OPC and I very much enjoyed extensive testing on the most demanding race track of the world, the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Our target was to rival the "best of the best"," said Hans Demant, Managing Director Adam Opel GmbH.

Distinctive looks are a clear statement on dynamic ambitions
The top-of-the-line body style dressed in an elegant sports outfit is inspired by the GTC concept car which starred in 2007, but still remains true to the Insignia's design philosophy of sculptural artistry meets German precision.

Compared to less powerful versions of the Insignia, the OPC shows a spectacular new front end with two large vertical intakes and a specific rear bumper with dual integrated exhausts. The 19-inch wheels (tires: 245/40) are standard and give the car the stance it deserves. New 20-inch lightweight forged wheels (with 255/35 tires) are available as an option.

The dynamic sportiness of the exterior is also mirrored in the cockpit. When opening the door, the OPC is immediately impressive, from unique Recaro seats to a flat-bottomed sporty steering wheel and specific gear knob. The OPC also presents distinctive instrument graphics.

"The Opel Insignia OPC marks the beginning of a new era for our OPC portfolio; still bold, but also more mature and refined, and more ambitious than ever. The OPC epitomizes the Insignia experience: dynamic and refined", says Alain Visser, GM Europe Vice President Opel.