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    Opel Insignia SportTourer OPC: An Audi S4 Avant-Fighter

    2010 Opel Insignia OPC, Vauxhall VXR Gunning For Audi S4

    Opel Insignia OPC: Full Frontal Shot Slips Out From EVO Mag

    Saturn Aura Redline Preview: Opel Insignia OPC Testing At Nürburgring
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    Image of theeastbaykid theeastbaykid
    05/01/09

    In reply to Opel Insignia SportTourer OPC: An Audi S4 Avant-Fighter
    This still ranks below the M5 Touring and Holden Commodore Sportwagon on the wagons-we-wish-we-had list.
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    Image of Graverobber Graverobber
    05/01/09

    In reply to Opel Insignia SportTourer OPC: An Audi S4 Avant-Fighter
    I'd like to get the ABT on the OPC, but I have ADD and so I'm thinking BFD, I'll just MTA and make an RFC PDQ. AOK?
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    Image of Syrax Syrax
    05/01/09

    In reply to Opel Insignia SportTourer OPC: An Audi S4 Avant-Fighter
    I just don't like that it's 155MPH limited. One of the greatest things in the Vectra OPC was the amazing top speed.
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    Image of Joshuman Joshuman
    05/01/09

    @Syrax: I'm sure you can find somebody to remove that software.
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    Image of Syrax Syrax
    05/01/09

    @joshman 'Stinky' jalopman has his ears on: I wonder if it'll void the warranty
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    Image of Das ASHloch (achtundsiebzig) Das ASHloch (achtundsiebzig)
    05/01/09

    In reply to Opel Insignia SportTourer OPC: An Audi S4 Avant-Fighter
    Want.


    In reality, I'd prefer a turbo-4 version to save on weight and fuel. But the premise is nice. Not a fan of the Haldex "we'll fax our request to the rear wheels and see if they move" system, but it's pretty good on fuel consumption and still better than pure FWD.

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    Image of Maxichamp Maxichamp
    05/01/09

    In reply to Opel Insignia SportTourer OPC: An Audi S4 Avant-Fighter
    Do we Jalops like it because:

    1) It is a seriously cool car?

    2) We can't have it?

    3) We have strange un-Amurican tastes?
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    Image of Maymar Maymar
    05/01/09

    @Maxichamp: Yes
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    Image of pauljones pauljones
    05/01/09

    @Maxichamp: 1 and 2 definitely, 3 is iffy.


    I like hi-po wagons, but that doesn't mean I don't also like Mustangs, Camaros, Silverados, and F-150s.

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    05/01/09

    @pauljones:


    You, like me I believe, are a sucker for anything "cool." I've seen well done donks I like, so I'm capable of enjoying damn near anything.

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    Image of pauljones pauljones
    05/01/09

    @rlj676-Carbon Footprint Size - Clownshoe:


    Thus is the sign of a true car fan.


    If you cannot find something to like about every genre of car, you are not a self-actualized car fan. I may prefer hot rods and muscle cars over all else, but I find a fair few well-done tuners, trucks, etc. that I like quite often.

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    Image of Boosted Lego Wagon Boosted Lego Wagon
    05/01/09

    In reply to Opel Insignia SportTourer OPC: An Audi S4 Avant-Fighter
    All right, I guess I'm down with OPC, at least until they change the name to the Apartheid or the KrystalNacht or the Kampf or something.


    Mind you, 0-60 in 5.8 with 325 hp? That means it's as fat as the S4.

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    Image of pauljones pauljones
    05/01/09

    In reply to Opel Insignia SportTourer OPC: An Audi S4 Avant-Fighter
    Saab 9-3 Turbo X SportCombi:


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    05/01/09

    In reply to Opel Insignia SportTourer OPC: An Audi S4 Avant-Fighter
    Is it wrong that I would still rather have a Saab 9-3 Turbo SportCombi?
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    Image of SirNotAppearing SirNotAppearing
    05/01/09

    @pauljones: Yes.
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    05/01/09

    @pauljones: In a word: not at all, sir.
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    05/01/09

    @pauljones: No, not wrong... but isn't it nice to have the choice?! ;-)
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    Image of SirNotAppearing SirNotAppearing
    05/01/09

    @SirNotYourIdiots, now with quick bankruptcy: With the goofy chrome around the headlights, the massive c-pillar, the SportCombi took a good thing and pooped all over it.
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    Image of pauljones pauljones
    05/01/09

    @Gearhead_42: Choice is always good.


    I tried to do a reply with a picture, but it refused to do the reply function and somehow ended up somewhere down below.


    Trying again:


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    Image of A strolling player A strolling player
    05/01/09

    @pauljones:

    Mainly your fault from the way that you Saab

    and now I JIZZ IN MY PANTS
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    Image of Maymar Maymar
    05/01/09

    @pauljones: You're not alone, although the Opel would tempt me if given the chance.
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    Image of Number_Six Number_Six
    05/01/09

    @pauljones: They're selling at an $18,000 discount new over here. Would that I had the coin...
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    Image of pauljones pauljones
    05/01/09

    @Number_six: An $18k discount on a Turbo X? That means that sucker must be going for slightly less than 30k....if only I still had anything left in my 401k....
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    Image of Pessimippopotamus Pessimippopotamus
    05/01/09

    @pauljones: No.


    Unless it's a Turbo X Sportcombi. Then it's a definite yes.

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    Image of pauljones pauljones
    05/01/09

    @Pessimipposaurus: If wanting a Turbo X Sportcombi is wrong, then I don't want to be right!


    /stamps foot, runs to room, and slams the door shut.

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    Image of LuciferV8 LuciferV8
    04/15/09

    In reply to 2010 Opel Insignia OPC, Vauxhall VXR Gunning For Audi S4
    No, no, the Saturn version will look ugly, have at most an NA 2.4 Ecotec, and be nothing but front-wheel drive. Grandma will love it. THAT's a true Saturn.
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    Image of Das ASHloch (achtundsiebzig) Das ASHloch (achtundsiebzig)
    04/15/09

    In reply to 2010 Opel Insignia OPC, Vauxhall VXR Gunning For Audi S4
    I'm really waiting for someone to sway me away from an Audi, I am. But I just can't get them out of my head. The new, unmistakable Audi Q5. The new, unmistakable Audi Q5. The new, unmistakable Audi Q5. The new, unmistakable Audi Q5. The new, unmistakable Audi Q5.
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    Image of MplsCarPunk MplsCarPunk
    04/15/09

    @Ash78: Just don't forget the unmistakable feeling of driving it in the shop every week for repair. Bosch makes Lucas look like a supplier of dependable electronic parts. I have an A6. Nice to drive. Not nice to keep running.
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    Image of .357 .357
    04/15/09

    @Ash78: Use AdBlock.
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    Image of Das ASHloch (achtundsiebzig) Das ASHloch (achtundsiebzig)
    04/15/09

    @MplsCarPunk: You don't have to preach to me on that. I have not one, but TWO fully-loaded Passats. My electronics are very similar to yours (hell, half of it's probably identical). Comfort control module, ABS module, window electronics...
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    04/15/09

    @Lord Pferdestärke the 357th: Would be nice. IE6 at work.


    Besides, looking at ads helps to keep my Jalopnik free! Right?

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    Image of .357 .357
    04/15/09

    In reply to 2010 Opel Insignia OPC, Vauxhall VXR Gunning For Audi S4
    It has eLSD! I want this car a lot more now.
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    04/15/09

    @Lord Pferdestärke the 357th: but stay away from the brown eLSD
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    Image of engineerd engineerd
    04/15/09

    In reply to 2010 Opel Insignia OPC, Vauxhall VXR Gunning For Audi S4
    The ePRS (US Patent No. c11077983) translated the press release from the original German to this:


    GM, Opel and Vauxhall (collectively known as General Borg, or GB for short) announce the 2010 Opel Insignia OPC/Vauxhall VXR/Never Gonna See This in the States.


    The turbocharged 2.8L V6 in the Opel Insignia "OLE for Process Control", or OPC, will put out 325 hp and 400 Nm of torques. Complete with a 6-speed manny tranny, the Insignia will get to 100 km/h in 6 seconds and connect all your control systems together in one easy-to-configure system.


    Lowered by 10mm and with AWD, the Insignia is aiming to not be an insignificant member of the sport sedan market.


    We then repeat everything we just said, but did a cut/replace with Vauxhall VXR replacing Opel Insignia OPC. The major difference is interconnectivity via OPC is replaced by another acronym tying this car to the completely badass VXR8.

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    Image of aSoundofSleep-less nights aSoundofSleep-less nights
    04/15/09

    In reply to 2010 Opel Insignia OPC, Vauxhall VXR Gunning For Audi S4
    Alright people, let's gear up and save Saturn. We need to import these som'bithces to Saturn dealers asap. Charge $10k less than comparable Audi A4. Saturn, "We can change!"


    1. Move steering wheel to left side.
    2. Import to Saturn dealer.
    3. Leave Opel badging on car, change nothing.
    4. Charge less than Audi.
    5. Defect from GM.
    6. ???
    7. Profit.

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    Image of .357 .357
    04/15/09

    @Duke Sound Vtechen of Sleepenburg: Yes. Here's how I think that will turn out. Read my comment: [jalopnik.com]
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    Image of sos10 sos10
    04/15/09

    @Duke Sound Vtechen of Sleepenburg: I think you can skip .1
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    Image of .357 .357
    04/15/09

    In reply to 2010 Opel Insignia OPC, Vauxhall VXR Gunning For Audi S4
    We need this car. Right now. Come on GM, just sell this Opel over here. I promise after I buy my 2010 GT3 I'll buy one.
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    Image of Miscellanea Miscellanea
    04/15/09

    In reply to 2010 Opel Insignia OPC, Vauxhall VXR Gunning For Audi S4
    Why bother rebadging anymore? Just bring it over as is.
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    Image of If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face
    04/15/09

    @Miscellanea, 1-800-CASH-4-JALOPNIK-GOLD: The easiest thing to do might be to sell it as an "Opel by Buick."
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    Image of Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
    04/15/09

    @FromaBuick6: Been there, done that.
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