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  Opel AG: Opel Fuel Cell Zafira 2000
Opel exhibit a fuel cell concept car based on the Zafira for the first time to the general public at the Geneva International Motor Show 2000.
Opel showed its first experimental vehicle powered by this extremely environmentally compatible technology at the Geneva Automobile Show in 1997, and a second vehicle - based on the current Zafira - at the Paris Motor Show in 1998.
The Zafira stack has a maximum output of 80 kW, generated by the 195 single cells in the block at a process temperature of about 80°C. Their electric current is supplied to a 55 kW, three-phase, AC synchronous electric motor, which drives the front wheels through fixed ratio gears.
www.autointell.com /nao_companies/general_motors/opel/opel-zafira/opel-fuel-cell-zafira-00.htm   (738 words)

  
 Opel AG: Opel CNG Zafira 2002
With its natural gas-fueled Zafira 1.6 CNG (Compressed Natural Gas), Opel is presenting a particularly environmentally friendly and economical vehicle at the "Bo01 City of Tomorrow" project that opened on May 17, 2001, in the Swedish city of Malmö.
The Opel compact van is the official car for this living European project representing the model city of the future.
The Zafira CNG has a power output of 74 kW/100 hp and a maximum torque of 150 Newton meters (exactly the same as the Zafira 1.6 16 V with a gasoline engine, on which it is based).
www.autointell.com /nao_companies/general_motors/opel/opel-zafira/cng-zafira/opel-cng-zafira-01.htm   (507 words)

  
 Opel Zafira 1.6 16v
Opel refer to it as a van however it is stylish and contained, making it as attractive proposition to female drivers who would normally be zooming the kids all over the place.
The profile of the Zafira with its distinctive wheel arches is appealing and the slightly sloping roof contributes to the car's low drag coefficient.
Opel have used high strength steel in high strain areas to contain the structure size and weight of the Zafira whilst still offering maximum passenger protection and it also already complies with the new EU Pedestrian Protection Guidelines.
www.di-ve.com /dive/portal/portal.jhtml?id=205187&pid=10   (815 words)

  
 Opel Zafira generation 2 - car magazine, auto reviews at motiontrends.com
The patented Flex7 seating system continues to set standards and enables the Zafira to be easily turned from a seven-seat people carrier into a two-seater with up to 1820 liters cargo volume in a matter of seconds, without having to remove or cumbersomely stow away the seats.
Its sportiness and elegance are magnified by the distinct V-shape tapering of the front and rear with the characteristic Opel crease line, the strong, rising body shoulder and the aerodynamic roofline gently sloping downward to the rear.
Pedestrian protection - The second-generation Zafira is leading the way in pedestrian protection: the new Zafira is the first Opel model to comply with EU guidelines on pedestrian safety for new models to be introduced from October 1, 2005, making it one of the first cars to meet these requirements.
www.motiontrends.com /2005/m07eng/zafira/opel_zafira.shtml   (1686 words)

  
 Opel - Cyprus
A Zafira drops out of a plane at a height of 3000 meters, immediately followed by seven parachutists.
The car mechanic is responsible for Opel’s “show cars” and prepares cars for commercials, motor shows and exhibitions, and TV events.
Before the actual shoot with the Opel Zafira, a number of tests were carried out.
www.opel.com.cy /news.php?id=26&l=e   (650 words)

  
 European New Car Assessment Programme: Safety Rating Details
Opel decided to modify the car’s pedal box area after the brake pedal failed to break-away in the original test as it was designed to do.
The structure and performance of the restraint systems in the Zafira was criticised by testers.
Frontal Impact The Zafira’s body was judged to be inadequate for protecting in more extreme crashes.
www.euroncap.com /content/safety_ratings/details.php?id1=7&id2=96   (368 words)

  
 Opel Page
For this reason, Opel decided to retain the Flex 7 in the new generation Zafira.
Compare with the old Zafira, its chassis is strengthened by 30 percent in torsion.
At the top there are two versions of Opel's 2.0 turbo engine, one rated at 200hp and one boosted to 240hp.
www.autozine.org /html/Opel/Zafira.html   (861 words)

  
 Opel Zafira OPC
Opel is renowned for producing good, smooth, high-performance engines and the 147 kiloWatt unit fitted to the Zafira delivers on all fronts.
The Zafira OPC, which stands for Opel Performance Centre, is a unique vehicle in this country, being a multi-purpose vehicle with a serious performance bent.
Opel has added another dimension to the term “Multi Purpose Vehicle.” If high-performance gives you a sense of purpose, the Zafira may just be your ticket to ride.
www.cartorque.co.za /0183.htm   (406 words)

  
 irishcar.com - Opel Zafira
Opel’s entry into the smaller-sized area is selling as many copies here as it can get, aided by the arrival of the entry-level 1.6-litre engine.
The Astra-based Zafira (name is loosely based on the ‘sapphire’ jewel) has seven seats, and is so clever in how it arranges them that Opel has patented part of the system.
The dashboard/instruments cluster layout is fresh for Zafira, not just a mildly reworked Astra (indeed, I’d like to see this in the Astra, which has a rather too massive feel to it for some tastes).
irishcar.com /opelzafirabb.htm   (932 words)

  
 New Zafira: Second Generation of Compact Van Trendsetter
Adam Opel AG Rüsselsheim … Opel presents the second generation of its compact van trendsetter, the new Zafira, to the public for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show next month.
The new Zafira's elegant and dynamic looks are accentuated by eye-catching details such as large air inlets in the front bumper, visibly hi-tech, three-dimensional headlamps and taillights, as well as the trapezoidal-shaped, chrome-framed radiator grille with the Opel logo and characteristic chrome crossbar.
In a matter of seconds, the Zafira can easily be turned from a seven to a six, five, four, three or twoseater, without having to remove or cumbersomely stow away the seats.
www.auto-report.net /Opel_Zafira_Teaser.html   (1165 words)

  
 Tom Waits Supplement: Waits v. Opel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
WAITS V. In April 2005, Opel (a European subsidiary of General Motors), launched a campaign promoting its latest Opel Zafira model.
Opel cars is in hot water after it screened advertisements in Scandinavia featuring a soundtrack spookily similar to the style and sound of Tom Waits.
General Motors (the parent company of Opel) countered by claiming in the press that it did not seek out Waits or intend to use his voice, but the facts disclosed in Waits' new suit depict an ad agency and its client determined to bring Tom Waits' unique voice to their campaign.
www.keeslau.com /TomWaitsSupplement/Copyright/copyrightwaitsopel.htm   (997 words)

  
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GM gave Opel, its German subsidiary, an opportunity to show its creativity with the Zafira Snowtrekker, a concept minivan designed for winter sport enthusiasts.
The four-wheel-drive Snowtrekker is based on the Opel Zafira, a European-market compact van, but it comes with bolder front styling and a panoramic glass roof.
Zafira Snowtrekker has six individual seats, and the middle row has 21 inches of fore-aft travel and can be folded for more cargo space A heated cubby box between the middle seats and two heated cupholders make sure the hot chocolate stays warm when the temperature drops.
cars.kbb.com /carsapp/carskbb/?srv=parser&act=display&tf=/features/autoshow2000/concept/opel/zafira_snowtrekker.tmpl   (175 words)

  
 New Opel Zafira CNG World Premiere at IAA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
20,000 units of the predecessor model were produced and the new Zafira CNG again features the unique Flex7 system, which allows it to be quickly turned from a seven to a two-seater without having to cumbersomely remove or stow away the seats.
In addition, the emissions are free from soot particles, ensuring that the Zafira CNG is not affected by potential driving bans in large cities.
The Zafira CNG is also optimally equipped when it comes to safety: the high-strength steel gas tanks and rust-free stainless steel gas pipes are safely located outside of the impact zone.
www.worldcarfans.com /news.cfm?newsid=2050830.006&page=1&la...e&opel=1.html/country/gcf   (856 words)

  
 Motoring - New models join Opel's Astra, Zafira ranges
Opel, through its parent company General Motors SA, has launched several new products in its Astra range, including a 1.4-litre twin-port petrol engine and two turbocharged, high-performance GTC models as well as a whole new range of Zafira mini-MPV's.
The new Zafira range will eventually have four models; the two available now are the 1.6 Essentia and 1.8 Enjoy (who dreams up such silly names?) and July will see the arrival of a 2.2-litre Enjoy auto and a 1.9-litre Elegance CDTI — the latter the same unit the powers the Astra GTC.
Opel Zafira 1.9 CDTI Elegance - R253 700
www.motoring.co.za /index.php?fArticleId=3235192&fSectionId=751&fSetId=381   (1079 words)

  
 STEINMETZ Zafira B - Continuing the Success Story!
The mission was clear: to develop a striking eyecatcher for the Zafira B which not only looks good but also improves the driving properties of the new Steinmetz Zafira B. All while taking into account the dynamic form of the Zafira B, which must remain sporting and elegant.
The result is the Steinmetz Zafira B which, with its unique appearance, offers plenty of driving pleasure whether carrying seven or being driven by the head of the house alone.
The high level brake light at the roof of the Steinmetz Zafira is framed by a two-piece roof spoiler which improves aerodynamics and increases downforce.
www.steinmetz.de /english/pressreleases/steinmetzzafirabcontinuingthesuccessstory.html   (673 words)

  
 Opel’s Fuel-Cell-Powered Zafira - The Car Connection
Hydrogen V1 When Olympic athletes hit the track for their marathon run around Sydney later this summer, they'll be paced by Opel's Zafira microvan.
The Zafira's powerplant is barely a third the size of GM's previous-generation fuel cell.
The fuel cell and storage system in the previous Opel prototype took up the conventional engine compartment, as well as the vehicle's cargo compartment and half the rear seat.
www.thecarconnection.com /Auto_News/Green_Machines/Opels_Fuel-Cell-Powered_Zafira.S196.A1879.html   (894 words)

  
 New Opel Zafira OPC World Premiere at Geneva
The OPC van benefits from the ingenious and easy-to-use Flex7 seating system which allows the Zafira to be turned from a seven to a six, five, four, three or two-seater in a matter of seconds without having to remove or cumbersomely stow away the seats.
The Opel Zafira OPC’s exclusive look is underlined by the selection of exterior colors available - arden blue, fl, magma red and silver, the typical OPC honeycomb grille, a dynamically designed bumper with a large, central air intake and integrated fog lights, as well as an aerodynamically optimized roof aerofoil.
The Zafira OPC’s interior is sporty and elegant: driver and front seat passenger enjoy the comfort and support of Recaro sport seats in two-tone leather/fabric (full leather optional), which also provide effective lateral support in fast curves.
www.germancarfans.com /news_preview.cfm/NewsID/2050301.014/opel/1.html   (686 words)

  
 Opel Fuel-Cell-Marathon, 5. Etappe - Reportagen - autobild.de
By Margret Hucko As the Opel Zafira pulls out of the foyer at Hamburg university it leaves a long trail behind it.
Bob Lutz, boss of GM Europe, who is cautiously manouevering the hydrogen Zafira out of the glass hall, does not notice a university employee wiping up the puddles left by the prototype.
Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG Kein Scherz: Wer den Opel Zafira mit Erdgas fährt, tankt glatt für die Hälfte.
www.autobild.de /aktuell/reportagen/artikel.php?artikel_id=6077&artikel_seite=1   (491 words)

  
 Opel Zafira OPC Sets Lap Record
On Monday, with an impressive lap time of eight minutes, 54.38 seconds, the Zafira OPC set a new course record for compact vans on the 20.8 kilometer stretch of the Nürburgring’s Nordschleife.
The spectacular lap record was set by Manuel Reuter, the former Opel works driver who also set a new record in the two-liter vehicle category last October in an Astra OPC.
The exhilarating experience of driving the sports van is provided by its 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine, which has an output of 177 kW/240 hp, accelerates the Zafira OPC from zero to 100 km/h in under 7.8 seconds, and produces a top speed of 231 km/h.
www.worldcarfans.com /news.cfm/newsid/2060525.010/country/gcf/opel/opel-zafira-opc-sets-lap-record   (357 words)

  
 Opel
The new Opel Zafira has been awarded the maximum five-star rating for passenger safety in crash tests conducted by Euro NCAP.
The architecture of the second-generation Zafira’s underbody is based on the Opel Astra, which also received five stars.
The Zafira’s optimized crash behavior is mainly due to its newly developed body.
www.gpa.com.cy /opel/news.php?id=16&l=e   (501 words)

  
 Opel - Cyprus
Opel and its British sister brand Vauxhall have started a major new initiative.
Opelâ??s biggest series of test drives ever starts today.
Opel was off the starting line early in its home market, launching a pilot fleet of 10,000 test cars in a campaign titled â?śGermany does the Opel Testâ?ť in February.
www.opel.com.cy /news.php?id=13&l=e   (669 words)

  
 Opel Dealer - New Opels
Opel has upgraded the Astra significantly for the 2003 model year.
Opel has introduced an elegant and sporty vehicle into the convertible market with the Opel Astra Cabrio.
The Opel Signum’s unique overall concept moves beyond conventional segment borders to create a new car segment all its own: the “Signum Class”.
www.siteset.ie /opel/features.html   (260 words)

  
 Opel Zafira Fuel Cell Marathon
By staging a unique marathon drive across Europe, General Motors (GM) and Opel are getting ready to test the durability and day-to-day reliability of their fuel cell propelled vehicles.
The "Opel Fuel Cell Marathon ¡V powered by GM" will finish on June 11 in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon and Cabo da Roca, the most westerly point of the European continent.
The ¡§Opel Fuel Cell Marathon ¡V powered by GM¡¨ is supported by Linde AG and Shell Hydrogen B.V. Worldwide, some 600 employees in the United States, Japan and Germany are working as part of GM Fuel Cell Activities (FCA) on getting the fuel cell vehicle on the production line.
www.germancarfans.com /news_preview.cfm/newsid/2040427.023/page/1/opel/1.html   (508 words)

  
 Geneva Premiere: Opel Zafira and Astra OPC - Jalopnik
Geneva Premiere: Opel Zafira and Astra OPC - Jalopnik
Opel also introduced its Astra and Zafira OPC models, higher performance versions of the two cars.
The Astra is a shade higher wattage in attractiveness than we expected, up close, and features a turbocharged version of the Opel 2.0 liter, 200hp four, pushing 240hp total.
www.jalopnik.com /cars/auto-shows/geneva-premiere-opel-zafira-and-astra-opc-120521.php?mail2=true   (137 words)

  
 Opel - autoRATING.Ru - Тестируйте и Покупайте
Начало производства автомобилей Opel / Опель датируется 1899 г., когда объем выпуска составил всего 11 автомобилей за год.
За пределами Европы автомобили Opel / Опель, в том числе, автомобили, произведенные по технологиям Opel / Опель - выпускается на 13 заводах по всему миру.
компания Opel / Опель стремилась сделать достижения науки и технологии широко доступными для всех слоев общества.
www.autorating.ru /mark.php?mark=35   (197 words)

  
 2001 Euro Ncap Opel Zafira   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The Zafira’s body was judged to be inadequate for protecting in more extreme crashes.
Labels giving fitting instructions for the restraints were confusing and could be removed.
The Zafira was launched in June 1999 The 2001 model features twin frontal airbags, front belt pre-tensioners and load limiters and ABS.
www.diskdrive.co.za /safety/enc_opel_zafira.html   (345 words)

  
 Services References Opel Zafira OPC
The Zafira OPC captivates at first sight: Dynamic lines support the sporty appearance, suggesting driving fun and superior performance.
Bertrandt would like to thank Zender and Opel for their co-operation and the company looks forward to working together on the next project.
Due to the success of the Zafira OPC, Opel is offering a styling kit as a facelift for all engine variants - designed and developed with Bertrandt.
www.bertrandt.com /servlet/page?_pageid=0,542&_dad=homepage&_schema=PORTAL_WEB   (601 words)

  
 Motoring - Opel
That's how Opel describes the upcoming new Opel Corsa that will be launched at the British international auto show on July 18.
FIRST PICTURES: Opel's new SUV, with its stylish looks and high ground clearance, is ready to make its world debut at the Paris auto show.
The new Opel Corsa may be a little on the chunky side for a supermini, but it punches above its weight, says JOHN SIMISTER.
www.motoring.co.za /index.php?fSectionId=797&fSetId=381   (470 words)

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