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Opel ADAM ROCKS S: Cute or Masculine?

Opel Adam Rocks S Back and Side View Opel’s sporty mini-crossover is going to debut at the AutoRAI in Amsterdam on 17th of April. ADAM ROCKS S is cute, but at the same time it has this masculine appearance. And thanks to the Swing Top canvas roof it is ready for adventure. Powered by the 1.4-liter turbo ECOTEC engine, it is capable of 150 horsepower (110 kW) and 220 Nm (162 lb-ft) of torque.

Due to the Start/Stop function the engine is not only potent but also efficient because it uses 5.9 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers in the combined cycle. This equates to 139 g/km of CO2. The unit also comes fitted with a short ratio 6-speed gearbox, which contributes for the 0-100 km/h acceleration sprint to happen in mere 8.5 seconds. Top speed is 210 km/h.

With this performance the car needed some other sport tweaks. For instance, the chassis has been lowered by 15 mm compared to the ADAM ROCKS version. It is also equipped with a direct sporty steering and a high performance braking system and an ESP system.

Furthermore, the vehicle stands firmly on the road due to the wide front and rear tracks that measure 1,472 and 1,464 mm, respectively. The other special sportswear that needs to be mentioned comprises of an extended rear bumper, aggressive exhaust tailpipe and a rear spoiler planted on the roof.

At last, the car is also fitted with wide range of technology features like the Advanced Park Assist, Side Blind Spot Alert and the IntelliLink infotainment system. That’s nice, isn’t it? And if the price is reasonable, I bet this car will be a big hit in Europe.

Source: Opel

April 8, 2015

Opel Adam S – 150HP and 220Nm

Opel is going to showcase the range-topping Adam S at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show in few days. The German manufacturer will also exhibit Adam Rocks as well as the super-efficient three-cylinder Adam powered by 1.0 liter ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo gasoline engine.

The Adam S is powered by a 1.4 liter four-cylinder turbocharged petrol with 150HP (110 kW) and 220Nm (162 lb-ft) of torque. This means 0-100 km/h in less than 8.0 seconds and a to pspeed of 220 km/h (137 mph). The engine is connected to a 6-speed manual gearbox sending the power to the front wheels. Compared to the naturally-aspirated engine, the turbo unit offers 50% more HP and 70% more torque.

Other highlights include a set of 18” alloy wheels fitted with 225/35 R18 tires. Behind them, there is braking system including OPC S brakes with 16” front and 15” rear discs equipped with red brake calipers. There is a complete aerodynamics package together with an aggressive exhaust. Last, but not least are the LED DRLs and taillights.

The interior boasts leather Recaro performance seats, IntelliLink infotainment system, electronic climate control and a black privacy glass. The leather package consists of a red leather-trimmed steering wheel, gearshift and handbrake as well as distinctive red and white flashes on the instrument and door panels.

Source: Opel

March 3, 2014

Vauxhall Adam Rocks Ready To Roll In Geneva

Vauxhall‘s urban mini-crossover Adam Rocks is going to make its first official appearance in Geneva. What is the difference between the Rocks addition to the Adam model range to the other vehicles in the line-up? Well, first that has to be mentioned is that Adam Rocks is taller, wider and tougher in terms of appearance.

The second thing visible at first stance is that it offers a full-length electric folding canvas roof. Precisely, Rocks is with 15mm raised chassis. This fact required parts of the chassis system to be modified or re-tuned. Dampers, springs, the rear suspension geometry, and steering were all refined.

The higher and wider stance of the car is supported by a choice of 17-inch or 18-inch alloy wheels, which can be additionally personalized with new wheel clips in “Wild” design and different colors.

Another element that contributes towards the muscular look of the car is the protective, anthracite-coloured cladding wrapped around it. Moreover, the front trapezoidal grille features a chrome central brand bar, is also embedded in the cladding.

In contrast to it are the satin chrome ‘boomerang’ elements which frame the front fog lamps/indicator housings and the reversing/fog lamps at the rear. In addition, an integrated rear roof spoiler and LED daytime running lights are also featured. Silver skid plates front and rear and a bold chrome exhaust complete the exterior design. Vauxhall has also announced that it will add new exterior paints, revealing only one of them – the yellow Goldbusters.

Another highlight here is the electric folding canvas roof, which can be operated via a button located in the front area of the headliner and folds back neatly on to the C-pillars in five seconds. The folding canvas roof will be offered in a choice of three exterior colours – Black, Sweet Coffee and Light Oak.

Inside, the same creative design manner is being utilized. Two new interior trims are available. They include a main instrument cluster, seat and door panel colors and other trim elements. One trim has elegant-sporty Peanut-colored fabric/Morrocana seats and door panels, leather steering wheel, gearshift and handbrake in the same color, and a “Surf” décor trim. On the other hand, the second one features a sophisticated Coffee Bean design, in other words – rich dark brown seats in a black cabin trimmed with bright blue stitching.

Vauxhall Adam Rocks will be also the first vehicle to be equipped with company’s new 1.0-litre ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo three-cylinder engine, which packs up to 115 hp (85 kW) and 166 Nm (123 lb-ft) of torque. Fuel-saving Start/Stop technology is an integral part of the system and will be offered as standard.

The powertrain will be offered in a choice of two outputs, 90 hp (66 kW) and 115 hp (85 kW). Both versions will be coupled with a new six-speed manual gearbox with a compact package design.

Other engines included in Rocks are the three current four-cylinder naturally-aspirated units: 1.2-litre engine with 70 hp (51 kW) and a 1.4-litre available in two power outputs, 87 hp (64 kW) and 100 hp (74 kW).

Source: Vauxhall

February 19, 2014

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