The exciting light show at this exhibition further highlighted the unique lighting theme of the GTC concept car through the use of state-of-the-art LED technology on the huge stage wall. Then the car drove through a long passage and finally stopped on a turntable in the center of the stage.
The visual effects at the party also had a part of the futuristic iBar concept: some props similar to mobile phones or wine glasses were placed high on the stage, which were connected to the animations of the GTC concept car and the Opel logo. Together. Furthermore, the tone of the show is red, mirroring the lighting theme inside the concept car, which features red lines on the seats, steering wheel and tires.
At this grand display of the GTC concept car, there were also two performances, one was a performance by the American Pink Martini Band, and the other was a fashion show by the Spanish brand "Mango" , they made the entire exhibition reach a perfect state.
Alan Wiesel, Executive Director of Opel European Marketing, said: "This party perfectly highlighted the concept that the GTC concept car is the latest interpretation of the Opel brand. The GTC concept car is exciting Its sleek lines, high driving dynamics and interior flexibility reflect the future character of the Opel brand," said Brian Nesbitt, executive director of design at General Motors Europe. I saw the essence of the future of the Opel brand - a more confident, more relevant and more distinctive high-performance four-seater coupe."
The Opel GTC concept car is 4830 mm long, 1867 mm wide and high. 1432 mm, with a wheelbase of 2737 mm. Its front and front face are very tough. There is a huge aluminum alloy vertical air inlet in the middle of the headlights, which further highlights the style of the front. These vertical designs are also applied to the rear exhaust. There is another design hint: the GTC concept car adopts the design style of a two-door sports sedan in the shape and plane design of both sides of the car.
The interior design of the Opel GTC concept car echoes the exterior. The interior design clearly demonstrates the powerful driving experience of this car and demonstrates the new aesthetic concept of the Opel brand. The "Flex4" system installed in the car ensures the unique flexibility design of the Opel brand. Through the remote control, the two rear seats can be folded into the position of the front seat respectively, so that the car can be adjusted into a two-seater or three-seater car with flat storage space.
The Opel GTC concept car is equipped with a 220kW/300hp 2.8-liter V6 turbocharged gasoline engine and is also equipped with an intelligent electronically controlled four-wheel drive system.
The Opel GTC concept car heralds the latest design concept of the Opel brand
·Power and unexpected surprises: new interior and exterior design styles
· Powerful and elegant: the lighting concept brings a new iconic design
·Flexibility and creativity: With Flex4, you can change from a four-seater to a two-seater at the touch of a button
·Intelligent and diverse: four-wheel drive provides the most appropriate traction in any driving condition
The GTC (Compact High-Performance Sports Car) debuted at the 77th Geneva Motor Show The concept car reflects Opel's dynamic and fresh future design style. Alan Wiesel, Executive Director of Opel Europe Marketing, said: "The GTC Concept is the latest interpretation of the Opel brand. It embodies the informative and emotional direction we have set for Opel. The GTC Concept is exciting. The lines, high driving dynamics and interior flexibility all reflect the future characteristics of the Opel brand.” The company even designed a new, more refined brand badge for the new car, proudly emblazoned with the Opel name. Among the lightning circle symbols.
Bryan Nesbitt, executive director of design at General Motors Europe, said: "The GTC concept car sends a strong signal about the design style of the next generation of Opel. Let our team strategically envision The essence of the future of the Opel brand - a more confident, relevant and distinctive four-seater coupe, high performance and versatile. This is the design style we expect to see in future Opel products.
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Hans Diamont, Opel executive and vice president of GM’s European technology department, said: “You will see that many of the latest concept cars have become actual production cars at Opel. , like GTC Genève and Antara GTC, and the Flex-Fix rear luggage rack system developed from TRIXX are all paving the way for mass production. The car is a confident ambassador for the Opel brand and will play a similar role to the previous concept cars, signaling the direction of the next generation of Opel cars in terms of engineering and design. ”
This four-seater coupe is equipped with a 220kW/300hp, 2.8-liter V6 turbocharged gasoline engine, equipped with an intelligent electronically controlled four-wheel drive system, which can It provides the most suitable traction and stability under any driving conditions, while ensuring the vehicle has first-class agility
The "Flex4" system installed in the car (patent application has been submitted) ensures the uniqueness of the Opel brand. There is a flexible design. Through the remote control, the two seats in the back can be folded into the position of the front seat respectively, thus turning the car into a two-seater or three-seater car, and the rear seats are also available. The storage space is very flat and wide, and the luggage compartment has a volume of up to 1020 liters. The seats do not need to be removed and installed, which is one of the characteristics of Opel cars.
Dynamic design: a direct reflection of the Opel brand promise.
The GTC concept car reflects the design style of the next generation of Opel cars. Very much like the Opel Speedster launched in 1999, or the GTC Genève concept car launched in 2003, this new car represents the design style of Opel. A revolutionary breakthrough, it heralds a new page in the design history of Opel cars.
This silky-smooth gray concept coupe is painted with a matte gray exterior. Painted, with a length of 4830 mm, a width of 1867 mm, a height of 1432 mm, and a wheelbase of 2737 mm. The front and front face of the Opel GTC concept car are very tough. There is a huge aluminum alloy vertical air inlet in the middle of the headlights, which is more prominent. These vertical designs are also applied to the exhaust device at the rear of the car. Whether viewed from the front or from the rear, the car's performance on the road highlights its high-performance body profile.
The arrogant front of the car has a prominent trapezoidal grille with an aluminum Opel lightning logo. This bold lightning logo is very elegantly made, with shiny centerline traces and unique aluminum vertical air intakes. The mouth and the LED vertical driving lights on the outside are very coordinated, visually reflecting the strong power and extraordinary strength. LED technology shows a unique design style. This technology can make the internal shape of the front and rear lights. They are more suitable for night lighting.
Another special design of this sleek two-door sports coupe is the typical appearance and surface of the body on both sides, which combines sportiness with elegance. Outstanding visual effects. The side lines of this car have been improved on the basis of the previous Antara and Opel GT production cars, and better reflect the unique silhouette of Opel cars.
In addition, the huge The wheel arches wrap around the powerful wheels and tires, giving customers confidence in the car's performance on the road, thanks to the huge wheels (1627mm at the front and 1629mm at the rear) with matching 20-inch rims. With 245/40 R20 "redline" style tires, the Opel GTC concept car presents a condescending stance. The black edge design of the wheels refers to the aesthetics of motorsport, but the black shiny, extremely elegant spokes contrast sharply with the machine-polished edges, hinting at the wheel's outstanding performance.
The rear visual effect of the GTC concept car echoes the design style of the front of the car, with a rear grille and lightning logo installed in the center of the rear of the car. The rear of the car is equipped with Opel's unique rear lights and a unique LED night lighting system, ensuring the unity of the car's exterior design. The clever appearance and dynamic features make the car's drag coefficient only 0.25.
Interior design: warmer and more approachable
The interior design of the new Corsa, Antara and Opel GT models has become warmer and more approachable. However, the Opel GTC concept car has developed the brand positioning of Opel cars to a new level.
In order to echo the external design, the internal structure and surface manufacturing technology are exquisite, and you can visually feel the dynamic driving experience. The dashboard is wrapped with padding that extends from the dash to the doors, enveloping the passengers. Various decorations draw the eye away from the doors and dashboard, creating an unforgettable environment. The design of the integrated center console with a large decorative surface ensures a horizontal design theme, an appearance that is easily reminiscent of high-end audio equipment.
To complement the design theme of exterior materials, the interior of the car is made of matte ebony, contrasting with the high-gloss black piano paint trim on the aluminum structure, expressing Opel’s new aesthetic concept. The U-shaped aluminum structure on the steering wheel appears again on the center console and gear shift device. They connect the driving interface and further enhance Opel's driving dynamics. The rotary navigation control system is ergonomically designed so that the driver can easily position and control it without taking his eyes off the road. Four sporty circular units are surrounded by a translucent ring, and the background lighting is a vibrant red instead of Opel's traditional amber. These interior and exterior treatments enhance the dynamic driving experience that Opel offers.
As the last unified concept, the exquisite "red line" design on the tires is also applied to the contour line of the sports seat surface and the center line of the steering wheel. This visual unity is very distinctive. The design style is very outstanding.
Smart package: compact appearance and spacious and flexible interior design. "Over the past few years, many cars have gotten bigger, but passengers haven't benefited from that," said Frank Leopold, GM's creative manager for innovation, show cars and premium packages. In the design of the Opel GTC concept car, we reversed this trend. The external dimensions are relatively compact, and the internal dimensions are mainly optimized to provide passengers with a comfortable space. The car designed in this way is as comfortable as possible. It’s like a glove.”
The low seat position and vertical hip point (the human body’s reference point of the car driver’s operating space) – the so-called H-point – make it easier for the two people in the front row. The occupants can find the perfect driving position in the car. The low-lying dashboard provides passengers with perfect visibility. This design also makes the interior appear more spacious, an effect enhanced by the color of the equipment: the upper half of the dashboard is dark, while the lower half is light.
Although the roofline is straight, the smart package is further enhanced by the large rear space of the Opel Concept: the headroom at the rear is 920 mm. The rear seat is low, but thanks to Opel designers' novel Flex4 interior concept (a patent application has been filed), the four-seat coupe still retains typical Opel flexibility. With Flex4, just press a button controlled by induction, and the two rear seats can be moved to the front and merged into the front seats. The luggage compartment lid can therefore also be automatically pulled into the vacated seat space. In this way, the car can be adjusted into a three-seater or two-seater car, with a maximum volume of up to 1020 liters (the maximum volume is calculated to the waistline).
Powerful engine and intelligent four-wheel drive system
In terms of engine, the Opel GTC concept car is equipped with a 220 kW/300 horsepower 2.8-liter V6 turbocharged gasoline engine. The engine has two variable camshafts and is combined with a six-speed manual gearbox. The peak torque of 400 N·m can be reached at 1850 to 4500 rpm. The Opel GTC concept car accelerates from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in only about 6 seconds. The car's top speed is 250 kilometers per hour. The high-tech turbocharged engine is also equipped with an advanced electronically controlled four-wheel drive system that is fully integrated with the IDSPlus chassis control system. The electronically adjusted torque delivery distributes power to the front and rear axles to optimize traction and drivability. High Speed ??Control delivers more power to the rear axle before traction loss occurs, such as during rapid acceleration. It feels a lot like a sporty rear-wheel-drive car. An electronically controlled limited-slip differential on the rear axle provides additional stability and traction as torque can be distributed between the two rear wheels.
The biggest advantage of the Opel GTC concept car's intelligent four-wheel drive system is that it can optimize traction and stability under any driving conditions, while ensuring first-class flexibility and active driving feeling.