Opel Junior

Opel Junior
Opel Junior
	File:Opel Junior.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer	Opel (General Motors)
Production	1983-2007 (Concept car)
Model years	1983-present
Designer	Chris Bangle; Gert Hildebrand
Body and chassis
Class	Supermini (B-segment)
Body style	3-door hatchback
Layout	FF layout
Related	Opel Corsa
Powertrain
Engine	1.2 L petrol
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,220 mm (87.4 in)
Length	3,410 mm (134.3 in)
Width	1,570 mm (61.8 in)
Height	1,450 mm (57.1 in)
Kerb weight	650 kg (1,433 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Opel Romaner
Successor	Opel Adam

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.^[1]

The small 3.41 m (134.3 in)^[2] long 3-door supermini is powered by a 1.2 L petrol engine, developing 55 bhp (41 kW; 56 PS). It featured a particularly low drag co-efficienty of Cd=0.31 and a low kerb weight of 650 kg (1,430 lb).

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 3-door hatchback (two door, front engine).

References

^ "The world's weirdest concept cars". MSN Cars. 6 March 2011. Retrieved 9 June 2013.
^ "Opel Junior brochure". Opel. Retrieved 9 June 2013.

[1] "The world's weirdest concept cars". MSN Cars. 6 March 2011. Retrieved 9 June 2013.

[2] "Opel Junior brochure". Opel. Retrieved 9 June 2013.

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