Opel Junior
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Opel Junior
| image = Opel Junior 2.jpg
| caption =
| manufacturer = Opel
| aka =
| production = 1983 (Concept Car)
| model_years = 1983
| assembly =
| predecessor = Opel Romaner
| successor = Opel Adam (2012)
| body_style = 3 door hatchback
| layout = FF layout
| platform =
| engine = 1.2 L (petrol)
| transmission =
| wheelbase = {{convert|2220|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|3410|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1570|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1450|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|650|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
| related = Opel Corsa
| designer = Hideo Kodama{{cite web|title=The Opel Junior Is The Corsa B That Could Have Been: Video|url=https://gmauthority.com/blog/2014/06/the-opel-junior-is-the-corsa-b-that-could-have-been-video/|work=gmauthority.com|date=26 June 2014|access-date=8 November 2021}}
Chris Bangle
Gert Hildebrand
| sp = uk
}}
The Opel Junior is a concept car designed and produced by the German automobile manufacturer Opel. It was first shown to the public at the 1983 Frankfurt Motor Show in September 1983.{{cite web|title=The world's weirdest concept cars|url=http://cars.uk.msn.com/features/images.aspx?cp-documentid=147900288|work=MSN Cars|access-date=9 June 2013|date=6 March 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130313043909/http://cars.uk.msn.com/features/images.aspx?cp-documentid=147900288|archive-date=13 March 2013|url-status=dead}} The small {{convert|3.41|m|in|1|abbr=on}} long three door supermini was powered by a 1.2 L petrol engine, developing {{cvt|55|PS|kW|0}}.{{cite web|title=Opel Junior Brochure|url=http://www.autominded.net/brochure/opel/Opel%20Junior%2015.jpg|work=Opel|date=9 June 2013|access-date=9 June 2013}}
It featured a particularly low drag coefficient of {{Cd|link=car|0.31}}, and a low kerb weight of {{convert|650|kg|lb|abbr=on}}. The interior design was modular, with the dashboard elements being removable, such as the stereo and clock, and the seat covers could be used as sleeping bags. The design of the Opel Junior was based on the Opel Corsa, and it was a three door hatchback (two door, front engine).
The nameplate Junior was used as the codename for the Opel Adam, which was released in the end of 2012.{{cite web|url=https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-shows/news/a21783/the-new-opel-adam-2012-paris-auto-show-preview-34532/|title=The New Opel Adam – 2012 Paris Auto Show Preview|magazine= Road & Track |date=8 May 2012|access-date=30 October 2020}} The Adam’s official name was released in April 2012.{{cite web|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/31351/opel-adam-is-the-name-not-junior/|title=Opel Adam is the name - not Junior|website=motor1.com|date=26 April 2012|access-date=30 October 2020}}