Opel has published some exciting news regarding its top-performance Opel Insignia OPC model, which is now available with a six-speed automatic transmission. Fitted with the newly added transmission option, the 325 horsepower (239 kW) OPC ride with all-wheel drive is priced at 48,665 Euro for the four-door notchback, 49,055 Euro for the five-door hatchback and 50,140 for the spacious Sports Tourer variant, all including VAT.

Identical to the manual transmission Opel Insignia OPC, the new automatic version also benefits from the FlexRide chassis system, which allows drivers to choose between a default standard mode, for all-round performance ideal for everyday driving or a special Sport mode, in which the chassis suspension stiffens and reduces body roll for more agility.

The new transmission Opel Insignia OPC sprints from zero to 100 km/h in 6.3 to 6.6 seconds for the sedans or the Sports Tourer, its maximum speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h, while its fuel consumption and CO2 emissions in the combined cycle are 10.7 l/100 km and 251 g/km (notch and hatchback) and 11.0 l/100 km and 259 g/km (Sports Tourer).

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