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Insignia Sports Tourer OPC by STEINMETZ

admin — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:20:52 +0000

For the tuning elite, the dates of 18/19 October 2009 represented a very special time in the calendar:
the High Performance Event by Continental and Auto Bild SportsCars in Nardo.

Nardo – an oval over 12 km, on which speeds far above 250 km/h can be – and are – achieved!

For Steinmetz Opel-Tuning and Klasen Motors, the ideal place for breaking the existing speed world record for a road-legal Opel… and for setting a new record of 287.4 km/h.

This puts the Insignia Sports Tourer OPC by Steinmetz / Klasen right at the top of the Opel best ever list. For everyone who wants to share in the flair, the following parts are available for the Opel Insignia:

The current Steinmetz product range for both vehicles includes:

* Alloy wheels ST7 20″, in white & polished black 5-door, Sports Tourer and OPC
* Lowering 5-door, Sports Tourer and OPC
* Front grille 5-door and Sports TourerFront spoiler, pedestrian-friendly 5-door and Sports Tourer
* Roof spoiler Sports Tourer only
* Foot mats 5-door and Sports TourerDoor
* handle trims, chromed stainless steel 5-door and Sports Tourer

The latest Klasen Motors product range for the performance upgrade:

A modified intercooler, larger turbo with 3″ exhaust system including rear silencer, modified fuel injection system and reprogrammed engine electronics are the components responsible for the incredible performance upgrade.Developing 400 HP at 5250 rpm and 550 Nm, there is plenty of power available in every situation to satisfy even the keenest and most enthusiastic driver.

Insignia SportsTourer by STEINMETZ

admin — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:29:35 +0000

After the world premiere of the Insignia 5-door by Steinmetz at the Essen Motor Show 2008, the duo was completed with the world premiere of the Insignia SportsTourer by Steinmetz at Tuning World Bodensee 2009.

Components already available include the front spoiler, front grille, kit for lowering by approx. 25mm and the wheel/tyre combination in 20“ with 245/35/R20. The 20-inch ST7 is available in polished black or white.

For the roof of the Insignia SportsTourer by Steinmetz, a two-piece spoiler has been developed which, in conjunction with the signature Steinmetz exhaust tailpipe, gives the rear a more muscular appearance.

The current Steinmetz range for the two vehicles comprises:

Alloy wheels ST7 20″, in polished black & white
Lowering
Front grille
Front spoiler to pedestrian protection directives
Roof spoiler (SportsTourer only)
Left tailpipe trim
Left/right tailpipe trims
Foot mats

A diesel performance upgrade for the 2.0 CDTI will be presented at the Opel Meeting in Oschersleben on 04.06. – 07.06.09.

The new Klasen-Motors performance upgrade product range:
Klasen-Motors in Oberhausen has developed a real power punch for the 2.0l turbo. The standard performance of 220 HP/162 kW is brought to an awesome 295 HP/216 kW at 5200 revs, with torque of 420 Nm at 2500 – 3200 revs.This is achieved by an intercooler, 3″ exhaust from the turbo back, sports catalyst and reprogrammed engine electronics.

Irmscher Insignia SportsTourer

admin — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:20:33 +0000

Irmscher is ready to unveil its version of the new Opel Insignia Sports Tourer. Irmscher has been working with General Motors product for over 40 years and they know its product well.

The customisation programme includes a radiator grille with honeycomb design and a smaller stainless steel bar with the word Irmscher written on it. It can also be ordered completely black. The Opel badge has been reduced in size and is placed lower on the grille. A front spoiler with a lower lip completes the front look.

Side skirts and a roof spoiler have been added for a touch of extra sport. The rear is highlighted by four stainless steel mufflers, two on each side and separated by an air diffuser. The wheels will be available in different patterns. The one in the picture is a light-alloy called Turbo Star because of its close resemblance to turbine blades and it has an 8×20 dimension.

Geneva 2009 will be the place where Irmscher takes the covers off this car.

The factory Insignia is available with a powerful turbo diesel and a smaller petrol turbo amongst others.

Insignia by STEINMETZ

admin — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 01:33:55 +0000

It’s taken five years to complete the styling on the Opel Insignia. Now it’s ready, packed with the latest technology such as innovative lighting systems, all-wheel drive with selective power distribution to the rear wheels, and adaptive suspension. Not to mention pedestrian protection. So is there still room for tuning?

Emphatically: Yes.

With careful selection, picking up the styling cues, the Insignia by Steinmetz has been given a special tuning package to become a winner in the new look.

The provisional product range:

• Alloy wheels ST7 20″, with white & black highlights
• Lowering
• Front grill
• Front spoiler meeting pedestrian protection guidelines
• Rear silencer tailpipe
• Foot mats

Pictures of the Insignia by Steinmetz

Irmscher Opel Insignia

admin — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 23:49:09 +0000

The new Opel Insignia will be have the European Market launch on November 22, 2008, but long time Opel tuning partner – Irmscher – is the first tuner to present a styling package for the new Opel model.

This styling package will be available from the beginning of Insignia sales through Opel Dealerships. This styling package consists of honeycomb grille with or without a stainless steel upper bar moulding, a front lower spoiler, deck lid spoiler, rear diffuser fitted to the bumper fascia and side skirts. The rear diffuser can also accommodate quad exhaust.

Irmscher provides also 20’’ wheels in various designs for the final styling touch.