Opel Calibra Is Launched In 2012

Update! Opel Calibra is back, officially! After learning that revives the legendary Ford Capri, Opel officially confirmed that it will create a successor to its popular Calibra coupe of the 90s. Model-based Insignia, reaches the market in 2013.

May 4, 2011 update:

According to latest information, new Calibra will be released in late 2012, aiming to reach the market in early 2013. There is nothing official, but Autoblog.nl has obtained documents showing that the new Calibra will be based on the Insignia and will be built in Germany.

With the basic Insignia, the new Calibra certainly will not get rear-wheel drive only the front but it is also possible OPC-wheel-drive version and the 2.8-liter V6 engine with 325 hp and 435 Nm.

November 25, 2010 original text:

"I think we should have such a model, and we have one," said Director of GM Europe to AutoExpress, Nick Reilly. As head over the Opel and Vauxhall, Reilly has the last word on the entry into production of a model / concept.

Speaking about the concept GTC (Gran Turismo Concept) unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 2007, as a source of inspiration for the new coupe, company officials say will be exactly the type of car. " GTC concept went further and Insignia arose, and now it is very likely that the basis for new sports coupe.

Opel Calibra has many fans around the world, being sold over 250,000 copies before being taken out of production in 1997. And once again, the version is likely to top four-wheel drive.

If in the new Opel Calibra not know too many details, AutoExpress revealed U.S. producer Ford intent to build a modern interpretation of the famous Capri, the model can be presented at Detroit Auto Show (10 to 23 January 2011).

Source: http://www.opel.com/