After several teasers Opel has finally taken the wraps off its GT Concept ahead of the reveal at Geneva. The Opel GT isn’t the most iconic classic sportscar but it was very popular because its affordable reputation. Prior to this the GT badge was used to represent Opel’s mid-engined roadster but now the brand has decided to place it back into its original context.
The engine will be placed just behind the front axle giving the GT more of a dynamic balance, aided further by a rear-wheel drivetrain to give it a sportscar feel. It will be powered by Opel’s turbocharged 1,0-litre three cylinder engine found in the Corsa and the Adam but the power output will be increased to 107 kW and 205 N.m of torque.
The GT also makes use of a six-speed sequential transmission controlled by paddle-shifters behind the steering wheel and a mechanical differential lock. All of this technology along with the less than 1 000kg overall mass will see the GT accelerate from 0-100 km/h in close to 8,0 seconds with a top speed of 215 km/h.
Being a concept the GT isn’t exempt from crazy innovation. The lack of door mirrors is compensated by two cameras mounted behind the wheel arches that transmit to a pair of screens that sit on either side of the cockpit. The completely glass roof also allows drivers to experience a targa like experience without having to remove the roof. A lot of focus has also been placed on the head and taillamps with the implementation of Opel’s IntelliLux matrix light found in the new Astra which provides a minimal amount of glare when driving with high-beams.
The chances of the GT making it to the production line are not apparent at the moment but should it do so a loyal reader of World Car Fans has submitted a pretty accurate render of what it could look like. It’s also worth a mention that this concept fits in perfectly with the ideas submitted by Toyota with its SF-R and Yamaha’s Sport Ride also not forgetting to mention the now veteran and more real Mazda MX-5.
Expect to learn more about the GT and its future at this year’s Geneva Motor Show in March.
