Opel Flextreme Explained

Opel Flextreme should not be confused with Opel Flextreme GT/E.

Opel Flextreme
Aka:Saturn Flextreme (North America)
Manufacturer:Opel
Production:2008 (Concept car)
Successor:Chevrolet Volt (North America)
Opel Ampera (Europe)
Class:Small family car (C)
Body Style:5-door hatchback
Layout:FF layout
Platform:Delta II/E-Flex
Engine:1.3L diesel engine and electric motor
Transmission:direct
Wheelbase:27251NaN1
Length:45551NaN1
Width:18361NaN1
Height:14871NaN1
Range:34miles
Related:Chevrolet Volt
Opel Ampera

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 55km (34miles) 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 153mpgUS.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Voltec System - Energy Storage and Electric Propulsion. Matthe. Roland. Eberle. Ulrich. 2014-01-01. 2014-05-04.
  2. http://green.autoblog.com/2007/09/10/meet-the-euro-volt-opel-flextreme-concept-has-ultra-low-emissio/ 'Chevy Volt goes to Europe"
  3. Web site: "The Saturn Flextreme: Now That's Unusual!" in Auto Trends. May 15, 2008. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20080517191114/http://www.autotrends.org/concepts/saturn/. May 17, 2008.
  4. Web site: Opel Media Information . October 3, 2008 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090920061904/http://media.gm.com/intl/opel/en/news/pk/pk_07.12.17_flextreme/EN_2_Flextreme_Technology.doc . September 20, 2009 .