Irmscher

{{Infobox company

| name = Irmscher Automobilbau GmbH & Co KG

| logo = File:Irmscher logo.svg

| image = Motorshow Geneva 2012 - 078.jpg

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| image_caption = 2012 Opel Astra (J) GTC (Irmscher enhanced)

| type = GmbH & Co KG

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| industry = Automotive

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| foundation = {{Start date and age|1968}}

| founder = Günther Irmscher Sr.

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| location_city = Remshalden

| location_country = Germany

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| key_people = Günther Irmscher, CEO

| products = Cars

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| num_employees = 150

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| homepage = {{URL|irmscher.com}}

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Irmscher Automobilbau GmbH & Co. KG is a German car tuning and manufacturing[https://www.irmscher.com/#about_us Irmscher Firmengruppe], About Irmscher{{Cite web|url=http://www.egmcartech.com/2008/02/26/geneva-preview-irmscher-to-debut-473hp-opel-gt-saturn-sky/|title = Geneva Preview: Irmscher to debut 473hp Opel GT (Saturn Sky)|date = 26 February 2008}} company, specialising in Opel, Peugeot and Kia vehicles as well as working for the complete automotive industry as an engineering service provider.

It was founded in 1968 in a double garage in the Swabian town of Winnenden (near Stuttgart) by rally driver and mechanic Günther Irmscher.

Irmscher has retained close links to the Opel company by operating the factory team in many European and German automobile competitions,{{Cite web|url=http://www.irmscher.de/uk/sport/sportpresse/sportpresse.htm|title=Irmscher Automobilbau GMBH & Co.KG|access-date=2009-09-11|archive-date=2012-02-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120216182743/http://www.irmscher.de/uk/sport/sportpresse/sportpresse.htm|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.irmscher.de/uk/sport/history/history.htm|title=Irmscher Automobilbau GMBH & Co.KG|access-date=2009-09-11|archive-date=2012-02-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120216182747/http://www.irmscher.de/uk/sport/history/history.htm|url-status=dead}} including the Ascona B i400 rally car, the Vectra touring car, the Astra DTM car and the Omega V8Star Series car.

This has led them to design and manufacture parts for Chevrolet,{{Cite web|url=http://www.irmscher.de/pdf/de/files/Prosp_Daewoo-Cad_09-04.pdf|title=Irmscher Automobilbau GMBH & Co.KG|access-date=2008-09-11|archive-date=2014-06-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140617014627/http://www.irmscher.de/pdf/de/files/Prosp_Daewoo-Cad_09-04.pdf|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.irmscher.de/pdf/de/files/Captiva_Edition_irm_10_07.pdf|title=Irmscher Automobilbau GMBH & Co.KG|access-date=2008-09-11|archive-date=2012-02-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120216182537/http://www.irmscher.de/pdf/de/files/Captiva_Edition_irm_10_07.pdf|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.irmscher.de/int_presse/int_pressemitteilungen.php?dsn=951|title=Irmscher Automobilbau GMBH & Co.KG|access-date=2009-09-11|archive-date=2012-02-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120216182759/http://www.irmscher.de/int_presse/int_pressemitteilungen.php?dsn=951|url-status=dead}} the Cadillac CTS{{Cite web|url=http://www.irmscher.de/pdf/de/files/Cadillac%20CTS%2003_06.pdf|title=Irmscher Automobilbau GMBH & Co.KG|access-date=2008-09-11|archive-date=2012-02-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120216182631/http://www.irmscher.de/pdf/de/files/Cadillac%20CTS%2003_06.pdf|url-status=dead}} and wheels for the GM based SAAB{{Cite web|url=http://www.irmscher.de/pdf/de/files/Saab_Felgen_05_05.pdf|title=Irmscher Automobilbau GMBH & Co.KG|access-date=2008-09-11|archive-date=2012-02-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120216182715/http://www.irmscher.de/pdf/de/files/Saab_Felgen_05_05.pdf|url-status=dead}} models, although these are much rarer than the Opel parts. Their distinctive customised parts include alloy wheels, bodykits and exhausts as well as various interior fittings.

Vehicles

=Irmscher Roadster (1993-2012)=

Since 1993, Irmscher has been building their own replica of the Lotus Seven. Initially, the vehicle bore the model name Seventy Seven (1993-2004).{{Cite web|url=http://www.automobile-catalog.com/model/irmscher/7_irmscher.html|title = Irmscher 7 - Seventy Seven data and specifications catalogue}} Towards its latter years it was known as the Irmscher 7 (2004-2012). Power comes from Opel-sourced four-cylinder units. Choices include: 115 hp or 150 hp (NA-spec); 240 hp or 284 hp (Turbo).

{{gallery

|File:Irmscher 7.jpg|Irmscher 7

|File:Irmscher 7 Cockpit.jpg|Irmscher 7 Cockpit

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=Other vehicles produced by Irmscher=

In 1989, Irmscher introduced the Irmscher GT, equipped with a 3.6L I-6 engine and marketed it as a 2+2 seater sports coupe.{{cite web|url=http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=34595|title=1989 Irmscher GT Specs|publisher=carfolio.com|access-date=10 May 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.automobile-catalog.com/make/irmscher/gt_irmscher/gt_irmscher/1988.html|title=Irmscher GT Full Specs|publisher=Automobile Catalog|access-date=10 May 2017}}
In 1989, Irmscher collaborated with Isuzu to produce the Isuzu Trooper Bighorn model in Irmscher-S and Irmscher-R trims. The modifications only limited to cosmetic changes.
In 2002, the company presented the Inspiro concept at the Geneva Motor Show.{{Cite web|url=https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/2002-irmscher-inspiro/|title = 2002 Irmscher Inspiro @ Top Speed|date = 28 February 2007}} The roadster was fitted with a fettled X30XE 3.0L V6 from the Opel Omega B.{{Cite web|url=http://www.automobile-catalog.com/car/2002/1272500/irmscher_inspiro.html|title=Detailed specs review of 2002 Irmscher Inspiro model for Europe concept}}
In 2008, commemorating Irmscher's 40th anniversary, the Opel GT/Saturn Sky based GT i40 was introduced with a 6.0L V8 engine.
In 2011, a purely electrically operated variant of the Irmscher Roadster named Irmscher 7 Selectra was presented at the Geneva Motor Show.{{cite web |url=http://fancytuning.com/2011/03/irmscher-7-selectra-electric-concept/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110322074233/http://fancytuning.com/2011/03/irmscher-7-selectra-electric-concept/ |archive-date=2011-03-22 |title=Irmscher 7 Selectra Electric Concept {{!}} Car Tuning}}

Gallery

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|File:Irmscher Inspiro 1X7A8061.jpg|Irmscher Inspiro

|File:Opel Manta A (2).JPG|Opel Manta A
(Irmscher tuned)

|File:Irmscher i240 Dakar front.jpg|Irmscher i240 Dakar
(Based on Opel Manta B)

|File:Opel Corsa GSI Irmscher (8999007716).jpg|Opel Corsa A GSi
(Irmscher tuned)

|File:Isuzu-GeminiIrmscher.JPG|Isuzu Gemini Irmscher

|File:Isuzu Aska Irmscher Turbo.jpg|Isuzu Aska Irmscher Turbo

|File:Isuzu Piazza Irmscher Rear.jpg|Isuzu Piazza Irmscher

|File:Opel Astra G Cabrio Cockpit.JPG|Opel Astra G{{Broken anchor|date=2024-05-27|bot=User:Cewbot/log/20201008/configuration|target_link=Opel_Astra#Astra G (1998–2009)|reason= The anchor (Astra G (1998–2009)) has been deleted.}} Cabrio Cockpit

|File:IAA 2001 135 - Flickr - Axel Schwenke.jpg|Irmscher Opel Astra G{{Broken anchor|date=2024-05-27|bot=User:Cewbot/log/20201008/configuration|target_link=Opel_Astra#Astra G (1998–2009)|reason= The anchor (Astra G (1998–2009)) has been deleted.}}

|File:Irmscher Opel Astra H GTC (2005).jpg|Irmscher Opel Astra H{{Broken anchor|date=2024-05-27|bot=User:Cewbot/log/20201008/configuration|target_link=Opel_Astra#Astra H (A04; 2004)|reason= The anchor (Astra H (A04; 2004)) has been deleted.}} GTC

|File:Irmscher Omega B V8 Star 1X7A8060.jpg|Irmscher Opel Omega B V8 Star

| File:Vectracaravanirmscher.jpg|Opel Vectra C Irmscher Caravan

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References

External links

[http://www.irmscher.com/ Official Irmscher website]

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