Steinmetz Sets Fastest Opel World Record

Steinmetz Opel Insignia Sports Tourer OPC at Nardo

The tuners Steinmetz have set a new speed record for street-legal Opel vehicles. At 287.4 km/h (178.6 mph), the Steinmetz/Klasen Insignia Sports Tourer OPC is officially the fastest Opel ever built. Steinmetz lowers the Opel Insignia Tourer, and adds a new grille, front and rear spoilers, and 20-inch alloy wheels. They also add superficial touches, like chrome trim and floor mats. They then hand the car over to Klasen Motors, who adds a bigger turbocharger, retuned intercooler, and new exhaust. These upgrades include mods to the fuel injectors, and reprogramming of the engine computer to produce 400 horsepower and up to 550 Nm of torque.

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