Opel Speedster

Opel Speedster
Overview
Manufacturer
Also called
  • Opel Speedster Turbo (2004–2005)
  • Vauxhall VX220 (United Kingdom)
  • Vauxhall VX220 Turbo (2004–2005)
ProductionJuly 17, 2000 – July 22, 2005
Model years2001–2006
AssemblyEngland: Hethel, Norfolk
Designer
  • Niels Loeb and Martin Smith (exterior)
  • Steven Crijns (interior)[1]
Body and chassis
ClassSports car
Body style2-door roadster
LayoutTransverse mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
PlatformLotus Elise Series 2 platform
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission5-speed Getrag F23 manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase91.7 in (2,329 mm)[2]
Length149.2 in (3,790 mm)[2]
Width
  • 67.2 in (1,707 mm)[2]
  • 57.1 in (1,450 mm) front track
  • 58.8 in (1,494 mm) rear track[2]
Height43.8 in (1,113 mm)[2]
Kerb weight
  • Speedster: 870 kg (1,918 lb)
  • Speedster Turbo: 930 kg (2,050 lb)
Chronology
SuccessorOpel GT (Europe)

The Opel Speedster is a mid-engined, targa-topped, two-seat sports car produced by German automaker Opel from July 2000 [3] to July 2005. It was built in both RHD and LHD versions at the Lotus Cars plant in Hethel, Norfolk, England. It was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1999 and went into full production the following year.

It was sold by Vauxhall as the VX220 in the United Kingdom and shared much in common with the Lotus Elise, although Opel claimed few parts were interchangeable.

  1. ^ "Lotus Press Release, Vauxhall Announce Production VX220". Sandsmuseum.com. 19 May 1999.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Opel Speedster 2.2 16v 147 hp - Specs & Performance". ZePerfs. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
  3. ^ "Opel Speedster – The Essence of Dynamic Driving". GM Media Online. 12 February 2001.