Opel Flextreme
{{distinguish|Opel Flextreme GT/E}}
{{Infobox automobile
| image = Opel Flextreme (front quarter).jpg
| name = Opel Flextreme
| aka = Saturn Flextreme (North America)
| manufacturer = Opel
| production = 2008 (Concept car)
| assembly =
| predecessor =
| successor = Chevrolet Volt (North America)
Opel Ampera (Europe)
| class = Small family car (C)
| body_style = 5-door hatchback
| layout = FF layout
| engine = 1.3L diesel engine and electric motor
| transmission = direct
| wheelbase = {{convert|2725|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4555|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1836|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1487|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight =
| range = {{convert|34|mi|km|0}}
| related = Chevrolet Volt
Opel Ampera
| designer =
}}
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
File:Opel Flextreme (rear quarter).jpg
It is based on the same GM E-Flex series hybrid platform used in the Chevrolet Volt,{{cite web|title=The Voltec System - Energy Storage and Electric Propulsion|url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/262004450|last1=Matthe|first1=Roland|last2=Eberle|first2=Ulrich|date=2014-01-01|access-date=2014-05-04}} but using a diesel rather than gasoline engine.[http://green.autoblog.com/2007/09/10/meet-the-euro-volt-opel-flextreme-concept-has-ultra-low-emissio/ 'Chevy Volt goes to Europe"], autobloggreen It can travel {{convert|55|km|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.{{cite web|url=http://www.autotrends.org/concepts/saturn/|title="The Saturn Flextreme: Now That's Unusual!" in Auto Trends|access-date=May 15, 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080517191114/http://www.autotrends.org/concepts/saturn/|archive-date=May 17, 2008}}
The Opel Flextreme was expected to emit 40 grams of CO2 per km or less (according to European test procedure ECE R101 for range extender vehicles).{{cite web|url=http://media.gm.com/intl/opel/en/news/pk/pk_07.12.17_flextreme/EN_2_Flextreme_Technology.doc |title=Opel Media Information |access-date=October 3, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=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 |archive-date=September 20, 2009 }} It was expected to reach approximately {{convert|153|mpgUS|abbr=on}}.{{citation needed|date=March 2009}}
References
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External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20090930184741/http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http%3A%2F%2Fimage.emerald.gm.com%2Fgmnews%2Fviewmonthlyreleasedetail.do%3Fdomain%3D82&docid=39428 GM press release]
- [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/6988435.stm BBC NEWS Business | Car firms eye emissions at show]
- [http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/07/frankfurt-preview-opel-flextreme-concept-leaks-onto-the-web/ Frankfurt Preview: Opel Flextreme revealed! - Autoblog]
- [http://car.pege.org/2007-iaa/general-motors-opel.htm Opel Flextreme at the IAA 2007]
- [http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/01/14/embargo-1-14-12-01am-est-detroit-2008-saturn-flextreme-e-flex/ Saturn Flextreme]
{{Commons category|Opel Flextreme}}
{{Opel}}
Category:Plug-in hybrid vehicles