Opel Vectra GTS 3.2 V6 ActiveSelect

"It is the fastest Opel of all time"At least it was produced in series, and it shows: moves over to its name, since this is not a Vectra anyone. The GTS has a more radical -according image with its clear aspiration sports-, but also a luxurious sedan, all softness and comfort for its passengers.

Needs only 29 seconds to travel one kilometer starting from 0 km / h, it requires no more than 8.8 seconds to go from 0 to 100 km / h, its maximum speed is 248 km / h (the latter depending on the brand). ..


After seeing these numbers on our measurement equipment, we have escaped us "This Vectra has wings". In fact, rather than wings you have come two tubes of oval chrome exhaust, an elongated grille, a jagged lines and a slanted headlights and warning at a glance that this GTS does not bind many blood ties with their rather "step Brothers" of family.
most distinguished
The Vectra GTS has opted for a more radical image, but, far from being overloaded, it is a very attractive model. The bumpers are the same color of the body, the grille gains presence on the front of the vehicle, the skirts have clearly gone through the wind tunnel of the firm and very sharp headlights give it a certain feline look.
Its designers have a clear mandate: + robust dynamism. As proof, just look at his "footwear": Incorporates powerful tires -215/50 R-, with aluminum wheels 6 double spoke 17 inches.
This dynamic look has also jumped into sports seats, steering wheel three-spoke leather-wrapped instrument panel bezels …
However, the highest distinction is under the hood: A 3.2-liter V6 capable of developing 210 hp maximum power. We are facing more engine version of this breed apart is the GTS family (there is also a 1.8 122 hp and in diesel, we have a 2.2-liter DTi drive and 125 hp, a little mechanical "affordable", According to Opel itself).
This engine is actually not new, it was already in the Omega, but it is the first time included in the Vectra. Thus, this model has entered the select club of sports sedans over 200 hp, which also militate Subaru Impreza 2.0 Turbo, the Alfa Romeo 156 GTA 3.2 V6, Ford Mondeo ST 220 or Audi A4 3.0.

The GTS roars from idle warning the driver that there is much "squeeze" and very easily reached the red zone on the tachometer. Although this engine "will Sobrado"Not want to do ostentation and pushes gently and progressively at all times. His impressive accelerations (although the Mondeo has better marks or Impreza), but we liked more how to recover and, especially, its operation: no sudden reactions.
Not all credit is the engine, but also the automatic transmission (Active Select). It is a self-adaptive change that allows very similar to manual operation: we ourselves went up and down gears, but completely forgetting the clutch. In a fast driving, handling becomes easier and more effective. We can stretch the engine almost to the court and only change gear when touching the lever.

Select Active in the fully automatic mode shown more conservative. It has a snow program, which totally modifies the operation so that the car moves more smoothly.
Obviously, consumption is not one of the strengths of the Vectra GTS. Requires an average 10.24 liters for 100 kilometers. It is highly recommended to travel a Eco-Marathon brand, but remains in line with what they spend these powerful saloons: in this section, perhaps the best placed is the A4 3.0 that can boast an average consumption below 10 liters.
Needs only 29 seconds to travel one kilometer starting from 0 km / h, it requires no more than 8.8 seconds to go from 0 to 100 km / h, its maximum speed is 248 km / h (the latter depending on the brand). ..
After seeing these numbers on our measurement equipment, we have escaped us "This Vectra has wings". In fact, rather than wings you have come two tubes of oval chrome exhaust, an elongated grille, a jagged lines and a slanted headlights and warning at a glance that this GTS does not bind many blood ties with their rather "step Brothers" of family.
most distinguished
The Vectra GTS has opted for a more radical image, but, far from being overloaded, it is a very attractive model. The bumpers are the same color of the body, the grille gains presence on the front of the vehicle, the skirts have clearly gone through the wind tunnel of the firm and very sharp headlights give it a certain feline look.
Its designers have a clear mandate: + robust dynamism. As proof, just look at his "footwear": Incorporates powerful tires -215/50 R-, with aluminum wheels 6 double spoke 17 inches.
This dynamic look has also jumped into sports seats, steering wheel three-spoke leather-wrapped instrument panel bezels …
However, the highest distinction is under the hood: A 3.2-liter V6 capable of developing 210 hp maximum power. We are facing more engine version of this breed apart is the GTS family (there is also a 1.8 122 hp and in diesel, we have a 2.2-liter DTi drive and 125 hp, a little mechanical "affordable", According to Opel itself).
This engine is actually not new, it was already in the Omega, but it is the first time included in the Vectra. Thus, this model has entered the select club of sports sedans over 200 hp, which also militate Subaru Impreza 2.0 Turbo, the Alfa Romeo 156 GTA 3.2 V6, Ford Mondeo ST 220 or Audi A4 3.0.

The GTS roars from idle warning the driver that there is much "squeeze" and very easily reached the red zone on the tachometer. Although this engine "will Sobrado"Not want to do ostentation and pushes gently and progressively at all times. His impressive accelerations (although the Mondeo has better marks or Impreza), but we liked more how to recover and, especially, its operation: no sudden reactions.
Not all credit is the engine, but also the automatic transmission (Active Select). It is a self-adaptive change that allows very similar to manual operation: we ourselves went up and down gears, but completely forgetting the clutch. In a fast driving, handling becomes easier and more effective. We can stretch the engine almost to the court and only change gear when touching the lever.

Select Active in the fully automatic mode shown more conservative. It has a snow program, which totally modifies the operation so that the car moves more smoothly.
Obviously, consumption is not one of the strengths of the Vectra GTS. Requires an average 10.24 liters for 100 kilometers. It is highly recommended to travel a Eco-Marathon brand, but remains in line with what they spend these powerful saloons: in this section, perhaps the best placed is the A4 3.0 that can boast an average consumption below 10 liters.