Think of the Opel Flextreme GT/E concept as a bigger Chevrolet Volt (or Opel Ampera if you're European). The idea behind this concept, which will debut at the Geneva Motor Show (March 4 - 14, 2010), is to show how the Volt's extended-range electric vehicle drivetrain can be used in a larger vehicle, in this case a mid-size five-door hatchback. And it will boost the company's credentials as a leader in green technologies, offering expressive design with efficient environmental performance - and engineered with German precision.
2010 Opel Flextreme GT/E Concept with E-REV Drive System
In Opel's strategy for achieving more independence from fossil fuels, electricity plays a key role. The 4.7-meter long Opel Flextreme GT/E Concept illustrates how extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) technology can be plugged into large or mid-size vehicles, as well as compact cars such as the upcoming Opel Ampera. Opel calls this strategy e-mobility unlimited: adapting the highly efficient E-REV drive system - which removes the limitations of battery-only power - to vehicles across all market segments. To enjoy zero CO2 driving emissions Opel-style, the Flextreme GT/E concept shows that size doesn't matter.
2010 Opel Flextreme GT/E Concept with E-REV Drive System
The useful layout also allows the Opel Flextreme GT/E Concept to reap a projected drag co-green of simply zero.22, which allows it reach a 200 km/h-plus pinnacle pace as well as preserve energy and make bigger its using range. Stand-out visual capabilities include a low and extensive stance, wing-shaped lighting front and rear, a one of a kind nostril and grille, floating C-pillars and muscular, sculptured bodywork.
2010 Opel Flextreme GT/E Concept with E-REV Drive System
The smooth, frontal styling functions a low hood line and an extended nostril section, which is clasped by wing-fashioned, signature LED headlamps. These are deeply carved into the front fenders and across the hood line. The new trapezoidal grille execution is slim but formidable. The prominent wing-shaped chrome bar incorporates a big Opel emblem, which doubles as a socket for charging the Opel Flextreme GT/E Concept's battery p.C.. The higher phase of the grille is used to confess cooling air, the decrease component being included by means of a translucent panel. The absence of additional air intakes allows a low frontal location for aerodynamic efficiency and additionally enables the Opel Flextreme GT/E Concept to meet future pedestrian safety requirements.
2010 Opel Flextreme GT/E Concept with E-REV Drive System
In profile, the Opel Flextreme GT/E Concept is distinguished by means of innovative, stubbed C-pillars. This floating layout allows the glasshouse to be prolonged rearwards underneath the arching roofline, emphasizing the flowing strains of the facet body. The automobile's dynamic person is further underlined by way of a sparkling expression of Opel's signature blade motif, now a swooping swage line from the bottom of the C-pillar into the decrease front fender. The translucency of the fixed glass panel inside the middle of the roof is adaptive, permitting daylight to heat the indoors within the cold of winter, but darkening for coolness in summer season. A duct on the rear edge of the roof is for additional cooling of the battery and digital components.
2010 Opel Flextreme GT/E Concept with E-REV Drive System
Integral to the Opel Flextreme GT/E Concept's expressive seems is the efficiency of the design execution. The small frontal place, low roof peak (1308 mm) and a flat, enclosed underbody all enable the automobile to cleave the air with not less than disturbance. The 21-inch alloy wheels are rather slim, to lessen wind resistance, and outfitted with 195/forty five, low rolling resistance tires. Clear, flush-mounted trim inserts also reduce air turbulence.
2010 Opel Flextreme GT/E Concept with E-REV Drive System
The Opel Flextreme GT/E Concept additionally explores the potential for energetic form shifting. At speeds above 50 km/h, a vertical panel extends along the frame from the air extraction slot at the back of every rear wheel-arch. These 350 mm-lengthy side spoilers manual high-pace airflow across the rear corners of the car, similarly reducing the amount of turbulence.
2010 Opel Flextreme GT/E Concept with E-REV Drive System
Mass discount measures for the body encompass the usage of lightweight, carbon composite outer panels, polycarbonate window glazing and aluminum alloy structural components. Compared to standard materials, those offer a forty percentage weight saving which further contributes to reduced energy intake and an extended riding variety.
The green concept also consists of GM's ground-breaking E-REV drive gadget, already evolved for the Opel Ampera. The Opel Flextreme GT/E Concept shows the versatility of this generation via displaying it in a larger, mid-size automobile format.
2010 Opel Flextreme GT/E Concept with E-REV Drive System
Despite its extra size and a most speed of greater than 2 hundred kilometers in step with hour, the Opel Flextreme GT/E Concept is projected to offer overall performance similar to that of the Ampera: a battery-powered driving variety of as much as 60 km - with zero CO2 tailpipe emissions - and a complete variety of extra than 500 km. Average gasoline consumption is envisioned at 1.6 l/one hundred km, with CO2 emissions of much less than forty g/km. Unlike a hybrid vehicle, the wheels of the Opel Flextreme GT/E Concept are powered at all times via energy. For regular journeys as much as 60 km, energy is furnished with the aid of a T-formed lithium-ion battery p.C. Positioned underneath the ground and rear seat.
2010 Opel Flextreme GT/E Concept with E-REV Drive System
However, unlike a battery-best electric vehicle, the Opel Flextreme GT/E Concept removes any possibility of range anxiety via worry of being stranded with out energy. The small fuel engine/generator is seamlessly engaged to provide strength every time the battery's deliver becomes depleted. In this mode, the using range is prolonged to greater than 500 km, until the plug-in battery percent may be recharged or the auto is refueled. The motor within the electric pressure unit supplies a vast 370 Nm of immediate torque, giving lively performance and projected 0 to one hundred km/h acceleration in less than nine seconds.
2010 Opel Flextreme GT/E Concept with E-REV Drive System
The Flextreme GT/E idea is a further step in Opel's unfolding strategy for the electrification of the auto, which incorporates a huge portfolio of products using battery, prolonged-variety, hybrid and gas cellular technology.
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