Opel Speedster
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"Vauxhall VX220" redirects here. For the type of performance vehicle, see VXR.
The Opel Speedster is a mid-engined, targa-topped, two-seat sports car sold by German automaker Opel and introduced in July 2000.[3] It was built in both RHD and LHD versions at the Lotus Cars plant in Hethel, Norfolk, England. It was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1999 and went into full production the following year.
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Production | July 17, 2000 - July 22, 2005 |
Model years | 2001–2006 |
Assembly | England: Hethel, Norfolk |
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Body and chassis | |
Class | Sports car |
Body style | 2-door roadster |
Layout | Transverse mid-engine, rear-wheel drive |
Platform | Lotus Elise Series 2 platform |
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Transmission | 5-speed Getrag F23 manual |
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Wheelbase | 91.7 in (2,329 mm)[2] |
Length | 149.2 in (3,790 mm)[2] |
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Height | 43.8 in (1,113 mm)[2] |
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Successor | Opel GT (Europe) |
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It was sold by Vauxhall as the VX220 in the United Kingdom and shared much in common with the Lotus Elise, although Opel claimed few parts were interchangeable.