| Opel Flextreme | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Opel |
| 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 |
| Range | 34 miles (55 km) |
| 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
- ^ Matthe, Roland; Eberle, Ulrich (2014-01-01). "The Voltec System - Energy Storage and Electric Propulsion". Retrieved 2014-05-04.
- ^ 'Chevy Volt goes to Europe", autobloggreen
- ^ ""The Saturn Flextreme: Now That's Unusual!" in Auto Trends". Archived from the original on May 17, 2008. Retrieved May 15, 2008.
- ^ "Opel Media Information". Archived from the original on September 20, 2009. Retrieved October 3, 2008.