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THUMPER20X · 02-22-2010, 01:19 PM

I bet the car will pull really smooth and the turbo4 will sail nicely. GM will make the smart move on this one I am sure. Its supposed to hit the Camry and Altima Taurus segment. Its not going after the ultra performance sedan sector like the CTS/V.

cHaotix · 02-22-2010, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by THUMPER20X

I bet the car will pull really smooth and the turbo4 will sail nicely. GM will make the smart move on this one I am sure. Its supposed to hit the Camry and Altima Taurus segment. Its not going after the ultra performance sedan sector like the CTS/V.

Sounds more like an upscale rally car like the Evo and WRX to me, not cheapo Camry and Altima.

THUMPER20X · 02-22-2010, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cHaotix

Sounds more like an upscale rally car like the Evo and WRX to me, not cheapo Camry and Altima.

Maybe a turbo Legacy. I dont think a Lancer or Impreza.

FenwickHockey65 · 02-22-2010, 02:03 PM

Main competitor is the Acura TSX.

a_Username · 02-22-2010, 02:05 PM

It won't compete anywhere near the STi. The STi would be around 80 more horses, 30 lbs of torque, and more importanly weigh around 500 lbs less.

nova · 02-22-2010, 02:16 PM

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I disagree. Buick is looking to target a younger market, because they can't sell many more cars to their current demographic.

Dead men buy no cars. Is that kinda what you're saying?

coolman · 02-22-2010, 02:24 PM

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After translating the German Opel site I have found that the Insignia OPC weighs 3982 lbs, including the driver. Base a weight estimate around that.

If that's the case, I think this thing is way under powered for it's size. Get it around 3,200lbs and that wouldn't be to bad with those motors.

a_Username · 02-22-2010, 02:28 PM

Hell, I know I was shooting for the stars here but I wanted it at the Cobalt weight (~3000lbs) lol

FenwickHockey65 · 02-22-2010, 02:34 PM

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If that's the case, I think this thing is way under powered for it's size. Get it around 3,200lbs and that wouldn't be to bad with those motors.

Standard Regal will be a few hundred pounds lighter than the OPC model.

305pride · 02-22-2010, 03:00 PM

i think im just guna get a cts cos of how big of a splash its having with the rest of the world and just because of the cadilac name. lol maybe idk. i really love the cts though. almost as much as the vette and camaro.

MrIcky · 02-22-2010, 03:05 PM

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...ons_specs.html

3314 LBS for an 09 Insignia. So add a couple hundred lbs for AWD.

FenwickHockey65 · 02-22-2010, 03:18 PM

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http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...ons_specs.html

3314 LBS for an 09 Insignia. So add a couple hundred lbs for AWD.

Plus some extra weight for Buick QuietTuning.

coolman · 02-22-2010, 03:22 PM

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Plus some extra weight for Buick QuietTuning.

That would be better. I do thing it's a great looking car. The world could use more up scale cars of this type. I think it will appeal to both young and old.

Number 3 · 02-22-2010, 06:00 PM

I am hoping to drive one in the next couple of weeks. But the folks I've talked to report the 2.4L version to be an outstanding car and the Turbo 2.0L to be even better.

As for the 3.8L comparison? Seriously, but that is a boat anchor motor. GM made a lot of money on that engine and took it to some incredible levels of HP with the SC versions, but it went out of production a year ago for good reason. You do know GM no longer makes the 3.8L don't you?

And as the GS hasn't been announced, there is no powertrain announced either. So hang on and lets see where that goes.

02-22-2010, 01:19 PM	#29
THUMPER20X GM fix my PAINT U suck! Drives: 2010 Black 1SS/RS 6Spd Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Great Red North Posts: 1,856	I bet the car will pull really smooth and the turbo4 will sail nicely. GM will make the smart move on this one I am sure. Its supposed to hit the Camry and Altima Taurus segment. Its not going after the ultra performance sedan sector like the CTS/V. __________________

02-22-2010, 02:03 PM	#32
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Main competitor is the Acura TSX. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

02-22-2010, 03:00 PM	#38
305pride Drives: 3.4l 1995 camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: miami, fl Posts: 2,202	i think im just guna get a cts cos of how big of a splash its having with the rest of the world and just because of the cadilac name. lol maybe idk. i really love the cts though. almost as much as the vette and camaro. __________________ just call me alex. they make anti-me PSA's cos im dope lmao

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Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,172 View My Garage	I am hoping to drive one in the next couple of weeks. But the folks I've talked to report the 2.4L version to be an outstanding car and the Turbo 2.0L to be even better. As for the 3.8L comparison? Seriously, but that is a boat anchor motor. GM made a lot of money on that engine and took it to some incredible levels of HP with the SC versions, but it went out of production a year ago for good reason. You do know GM no longer makes the 3.8L don't you? And as the GS hasn't been announced, there is no powertrain announced either. So hang on and lets see where that goes. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

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a_Username Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 3,890 View My Garage	It won't compete anywhere near the STi. The STi would be around 80 more horses, 30 lbs of torque, and more importanly weigh around 500 lbs less.

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02-22-2010, 03:05 PM	#39
MrIcky Drives: Dodge Ram Megacab & Cobalt SS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boise Posts: 1,536	http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...ons_specs.html 3314 LBS for an 09 Insignia. So add a couple hundred lbs for AWD.