Opel Flextreme
Overview
ManufacturerOpel
Also calledSaturn Flextreme (North America)
Production2008 (Concept car)
Body and chassis
ClassSmall family car (C)
Body style5-door hatchback
LayoutFF layout
PlatformDelta II/E-Flex
RelatedChevrolet Volt
Opel Ampera
Powertrain
Engine1.3L diesel engine and electric motor
Transmissiondirect
Range34 miles (55 km)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,725 mm (107.3 in)
Length4,555 mm (179.3 in)
Width1,836 mm (72.3 in)
Height1,487 mm (58.5 in)
Chronology
SuccessorChevrolet 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

Rear view

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.

Saturn Flextreme

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". Archived from the original on May 17, 2008. Retrieved May 15, 2008.
  4. ↑ "Opel Media Information". Archived from the original on September 20, 2009. Retrieved October 3, 2008.
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