It’s no secret that Opel and sister company Vauxhall are currently weathering a severe crisis with rumors of plant closures both in Germany and the UK as the economic turmoil across Europe is taking its toll on most automakers.
That said, any plans Opel might have had for a two-door coupe will most likely be put on ice for the time being if not canned altogether.
But it never hurts to imagine what a sporty coupe with an Opel (or Vauxhall) badge would look like. Enter the world of an old acquaintance of ours, designer David Cardoso, who sent Carscoop these renderings of the Opel Enigma concept study.
The GT coupe model was designed to use the rear-wheel drive platform of the Chevrolet Camaro, but we'll let Dave do the rest of the talking on the Enigma:
"The Opel Enigma is a sporty 4-seat coupe based on the platform of the Chevrolet Camaro. This concept could be considered as an Insignia coupe, but I would rather see it as the new “Calibra”. The rear is inspired by the Insignia (Buick Regal), while the side and front have design features of the Astra GTC and the Flextreme concept."
Photo Credits: David Cardoso
24 Comments:
Wow! Its sublime
I'd buy this over the Camaro any day, and I like the Camaro, but it's the past, this is futuristic and sleek, nice overall design.
I know that there is new Jensen Interceptor about to be released, but this actually looks like it would a more appropriate modern day Jensen Interceptor versus an Opel Enigma. Great job!
I think Buick needs to hire David Cardoso and build this beauty!
This car reminds me of the KIA GT concept, just look at the front face and how the front head is design
the European have the best taste in automobile, and food, and clothe, and architecture, women...however California has the best wine, and no where else. just have to throw that last one in.
Nice photoshop on opel flextreme concept. just dream..............
very nice design, tasty, elegant, classic but also new elements.compliments to cardoso. the right way to proceed. wait no longer opel and vauxhall. ask bertone or pininfarina to build it. their factories are empty, secure quality items and off you go.
didnt like it
2 words buick buick buick riveria
Very nice looking thing, even seems to look like its Insignia based (even though its not), so good work there, family linked.
really looks like the Kia GT Concept doesn't it ??
This edit makes it look so much better at the back.
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Very nice, I like it. But what´s with the mashine ? V6, V8 or only 2.0 direct with probably more than.300hp...
Love the "Velosteresque" headlamps...wink
i also like this car, such a good work for this..
Definately a Riveria, GM wouldn't do it because it would outclass any Caddy they have out now.
really, based on what. I don't have any problems if you were to say something like in my opinion....xyz is true but just to make some blanket statement that Europe is the best at pretty much everything except well wine??
For example, in my opinion I feel that Subaru vehicles are far more superior than any European based car with Corvettes and Cadillac coming in a close second. Corn beef, Chinese Buffet, Buffalo wings, and Pizza from Dicarlo's in West Virgina, best food ever. Clothing.....one word...Levi's. Architecture...check out Dubai. and Wine...yuck, Jack Daniels is much better. And Women, Texas cowgirls followed by Kentucky farm girls.
Hudaman is a troll in training, but he will never make it. It takes knowledge and experiance.
And spelling...
Very professional and sophisticated design, and really about what Opel might come up with if they decided to build this sort of sporty car. Not entirely sure about the rear side window treatment - close but no cigar. A really dark extra little window would help, and maybe a little tweaking besides.
Here is how it could make it. Camaro platform. Engine (base - turbo 4 - 260 HP) (upgrade v6 direct injected - 310 HP)
It looks like a kia is pregnant with a mitshi eclipse lol
Looks like a Buick to me. Could be the new Buick Wildcat just like the Opel Cascada looks like a Buick Riviera despite what the 2007 concept model shown. I'd say Buick should go for it and we'll get two new Buicks, woot!!
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