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325hp Insignia OPC revealed

That exceeds authorized horsepower limits. You don't need anywhere near that much power, no one does.

And leave my Hemi out of this...
 
Originally posted by: glimmerman
http://www.motorauthority.com/...25hp-insignia-opc.html

I really like the design of this car. I hope something like this makes its way to the U.S.
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Rumor has it the Insignia will make it's way to the States as a new Regal. Who knows, maybe there is a Regal Super in our future?
Originally posted by: PricklyPete
I agree...although we are getting something very similar with the new Lacrosse coming out (same platform).
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There is short and long wheelbase version of the Epsilon platform. The Lacross is the LWB and is about 6" longer between the wheels.
 
Originally posted by: KnightBreed
Originally posted by: PricklyPete
I agree...although we are getting something very similar with the new Lacrosse coming out (same platform).
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There is short and long wheelbase version of the Epsilon platform. The Lacross is the LWB and is about 6" longer between the wheels.
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Interesting...I didn't think the Lacrosse was that much bigger. I drove quite a few Vectra's (Insignia predecessor) and it seemed similar in size to a Lacrosse...but I honestly have never been in a current Lacrosse...and obviously not the upcoming Lacrosse on the Epsilon II.
 
Originally posted by: Doggiedog
Sub 6 sec 0-60 with 325HP?

That thing needs to go on a diet.
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It is definitely a porker...this has been stated in a number of reviews of the regular Insignia...but I don't believe this car in anyway is trying to be a light, nimble, sport sedan. Instead this is an extremely safe, well appointed family sedan with a bit of extra muscle and AWD behind it. It's not being marketed at people wanting a Mazda Miata...it is marketed at people who want a family sedan with a little extra zip.
 
Originally posted by: compman25
Originally posted by: PricklyPete
I think it looks great...and I've heard great things about that engine in the Saab.
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Yeah, it's been a good motor in my 9-3
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Agreed.

I'm thinking this will be the 9-5 Aero's engine when the all new Saab 9-5 is released later this year as a 2010 model.


 
Originally posted by: PricklyPete
Originally posted by: Doggiedog
Sub 6 sec 0-60 with 325HP?

That thing needs to go on a diet.
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It is definitely a porker...this has been stated in a number of reviews of the regular Insignia...but I don't believe this car in anyway is trying to be a light, nimble, sport sedan. Instead this is an extremely safe, well appointed family sedan with a bit of extra muscle and AWD behind it. It's not being marketed at people wanting a Mazda Miata...it is marketed at people who want a family sedan with a little extra zip.
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Sounds like they are trying to copy a Mazda 6. 🙂
 
Originally posted by: PricklyPete
Originally posted by: KnightBreed
Originally posted by: PricklyPete
I agree...although we are getting something very similar with the new Lacrosse coming out (same platform).
Click to expand...
There is short and long wheelbase version of the Epsilon platform. The Lacross is the LWB and is about 6" longer between the wheels.
Click to expand...

Interesting...I didn't think the Lacrosse was that much bigger. I drove quite a few Vectra's (Insignia predecessor) and it seemed similar in size to a Lacrosse...but I honestly have never been in a current Lacrosse...and obviously not the upcoming Lacrosse on the Epsilon II.
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The current Lacrosse is based on the W-body platform which is bigger than the Vectra, but not quite Epsilon II LWB big. Most of the increased wheelbase goes into the rear legroom and trunk. You probably wouldn't notice much of a difference just driving them.

Also, Epsilon I had LWB and SWB versions too. The old Malibu Maxx and current Malibu/Aura twins are LWB. The G6, Vectra, and Saab 9-3 are all SWB.
 
Originally posted by: KnightBreed
Originally posted by: PricklyPete
Originally posted by: KnightBreed
Originally posted by: PricklyPete
I agree...although we are getting something very similar with the new Lacrosse coming out (same platform).
Click to expand...
There is short and long wheelbase version of the Epsilon platform. The Lacross is the LWB and is about 6" longer between the wheels.
Click to expand...

Interesting...I didn't think the Lacrosse was that much bigger. I drove quite a few Vectra's (Insignia predecessor) and it seemed similar in size to a Lacrosse...but I honestly have never been in a current Lacrosse...and obviously not the upcoming Lacrosse on the Epsilon II.
Click to expand...
The current Lacrosse is based on the W-body platform which is bigger than the Vectra, but not quite Epsilon II LWB big. Most of the increased wheelbase goes into the rear legroom and trunk. You probably wouldn't notice much of a difference just driving them.

Also, Epsilon I had LWB and SWB versions too. The old Malibu Maxx and current Malibu/Aura twins are LWB. The G6, Vectra, and Saab 9-3 are all SWB.
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Cool...makes sense...thanks for sharing.
 
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