2006 Opel Antara GTC: the next generation of sporty SUVs

Opel has presented another innovative concept – the 4-wheel drive Antara GTC (Gran Turismo Crossover). Based from General Motor’s Theta, Opel Antara GTC proves just how sporty and dynamic an SUV can be. Replacing the Opel Frontera, the Antara GTC fast new cars were unveiled at the 2005 Frankfurt International Motor Show last September.

The Antara GTC super fast cars suggest adventure combined with a higher level of Opel’s design to fit for the SUV genre.

This muscular fast car is a futuristic vehicle with flashy interior, remarkable LED headlamps, panoramic glass roof and with the characteristics of a 3-door design.

With the new Opel fast cool cars, convenience and performance are given committed consideration. For example, the Antara new fast cars features a more accessible load compartment, the folding rear seats and the EasyEntry system, which is powered by a button enabling passengers to climb into the rear seats more easily.

Beneath the hood, the Antara GTC hot fast cars are powered by 1.9-liter Twin-turbocharged Inline-4 engine that can produce 212 horsepower and 294.9 ft-lbs of torque at 1400 rpm.

The two-staged, 4-cylinder, turbocharged diesel engine features four valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts and variable turbo blade geometry.

With a new generation engine, this fast car can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in around 8 seconds and through a top speed of 130.5 mph.

The panoramic roof system (an idea borrowed from another new fast car – the Opel Zafira) is made up of two large skylights that give the occupants light and a pleasurable driving experience.

To protect the occupants from excessive light or sunshine, dark tinted glass comes as a standard feature as well as the roof console that extends over the entire length of the super fast car to provide extra stowing space.

This new fast car’s body color, called Everglade Mica, combines high segments of glowing pigments with bottom side-body strip underlining the rugged projection and dark bumpers to give contrast to the glimmering effects.

The Antara GTC hot fast cars are equipped with front and rear lights that consist of light-emitting diodes (materials that have longer life and a more direct response). The front lamps are slickly integrated into the fenders, while the rear lights highlight the transition from the rear to the side shoulder.

Standard features of the Opel GTC fast new cars include a mixture of high quality materials including aluminum and stainless steel for the cockpit, carbon fiber for the back seats and warm tones of leather upholstery.

For a concept car, the Opel Antara GTC fast cars were not a “wow”-material to the Frankfurt Motor Show. However, as a production car, this fast car is a shocker.

2006 OPEL ANTARA GTC SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

• Price: N/A
• Curb Weight: lbs
• Height: 64.6 in
• Length: 178.3 in
• Layout: Front Engine/ 4-Wheel Drive

FUEL

• Capacity: N/A
• Estimated Fuel Economy(Miles per gallon): N/A
• Type: Gasoline – Petrol
• Recommended fuel: Unleaded

TRANSMISSION

• Name: 6-speed Automatic
• Speed: 6 Gears
• Type: Automatic with Manual mode

Engine

• Type: 1.9L Twin-turbocharged Inline-4
• Displacement: 115.9 Ci/ 1899.6 Cc
• Horsepower: 212 HP
• Torque: 294.9 ft-lbs @ 1400 RPM
• Redline: N/A

Performance

• 0-60 mph: 8 seconds
• 0-100 mph: N/A
• 200-ft Skidpad: N/A
• Top speed: 130.5 mph
• Braking (60-0 mph): N/A
• Slalom Speed: N/A

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