Opel has come out with some rather interesting concepts in the past. Some, like the 2013 Opel Adam Rocks Concept, were more production ready, while others were more intense like the 2013 Opel Monza. And, let’s not forget the outrageous 2011 Opel RAK E Concept. That RAK E Concept was so futuristic and out of this world that we knew it wouldn’t make it anywhere near production. But what about Opel’s newest concept that is set to debut at the Geneva Auto Show in March?
This wild-looking concept is called the Opel GT Concept and is a “direct descendant” of the Opel GT and the Monza Concept. Vice President of Design for Opel Europe, Mark Adams, said, “We created the GT Concept to capture the bold, emotional spirit of the Opel brand. It is dramatic, sculptural and full of innovations, which is our great tradition that we intend to continue. This coupe impressively demonstrates the continuous development of our Design philosophy – ‘Sculptural Artistry meets German precision’.”
Opel is calling this concept a “real sports car,” but first impressions give the feeling that there will be a lot of changes if the GT Concept ever makes it into production form. Sure, things like the lack of door handles and side view mirrors are about 10 seconds away from becoming common on new cars, but the overall styling of this concept is arguably far ahead of its time. So, with that said let’s take a look at this early preview of the concept before its official public debut.
Continue reading to learn more about the Opel GT Concept.
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