Opel Flextreme

Opel Flextreme
Overview
Manufacturer Opel (General Motors)
Also called Saturn Flextreme (North America)
Production 2008 (Concept car)
Body and chassis
Class Small family car (C)
Body style 5-door hatchback
Layout FF layout
Platform Delta II/E-Flex
Related Chevrolet Volt
Opel Ampera
Powertrain
Engine 1.3L diesel engine and electric motor
Transmission direct
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,725 mm (107.3 in)
Length 4,555 mm (179.3 in)
Width 1,836 mm (72.3 in)
Height 1,487 mm (58.5 in)
Chronology
Successor Chevrolet Volt (North America)
Opel Ampera (Europe)

The Opel Flextreme is a diesel plug-in hybrid concept small family hatchback created by Opel in 2008. The Opel Flextreme shares the same GM E-Flex platform as the Chevrolet Volt (front engine, four door).

Overview

It is based on the same GM E-Flex series hybrid platform used in the Chevrolet Volt,[1] but using a diesel rather than gasoline engine.[2] It can travel 55 kilometres (34 mi) on its lithium-ion battery before a small diesel engine starts charging the battery.

The Opel Flextreme is a small family car with a 5-door hatchback body styling with 5 seats.

In January 2008, a rebadged version of the concept was introduced at the North American International Auto Show as the Saturn Flextreme.[3] The Opel Flextreme is expected to emit 40 grams of CO2 per km or less (according to European test procedure ECE R101 for range extender vehicles).[4] It is expected to reach approximately 153 mpg-US (1.54 L/100 km; 184 mpg-imp).

References

  1. ↑ Matthe, Roland; Eberle, Ulrich (2014-01-01). "The Voltec System - Energy Storage and Electric Propulsion". Retrieved 2014-05-04.
  2. ↑ 'Chevy Volt goes to Europe", autobloggreen
  3. ↑ ""The Saturn Flextreme: Now That’s Unusual!" in Auto Trends". Retrieved May 15, 2008.
  4. ↑ "Opel Media Information". Archived from the original on September 20, 2009. Retrieved October 3, 2008.

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