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{{Infobox automobile
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Opel Junior
| name = Opel Junior
| image =
| image = Opel Junior 2.jpg
| caption =
| caption =
| manufacturer = [[Opel]] ([[General Motors]])
| manufacturer = [[Opel]]
| aka =
| aka =
| production = 1983 (concept only)
| production = 1983 <small>([[Concept car|Concept Car]])</small>
| model_years =
| model_years = 1983
| assembly =
| assembly =
| predecessor =
| predecessor = Opel Romaner
| successor =
| successor = [[Opel Adam]] <small>(2012)</small>
| class = [[City car]]
| class = [[Supermini]] ([[B-segment|B]])
| body_style = [[Hatchback]]
| body_style = 3 door [[hatchback]]
| layout =
| layout = [[FF layout]]
| platform =
| platform =
| engine = 1.2 L
| engine = 1.2 L (petrol)
| transmission =
| transmission =
| wheelbase = {{convert|2220|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| wheelbase = {{convert|2220|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
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| weight = {{convert|650|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|650|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
| related = [[Opel Corsa]]
| related = [[Opel Corsa]]
| designer = [[Hideo Kodama (designer)|Hideo Kodama]]<ref>{{cite web|title=The Opel Junior Is The Corsa B That Could Have Been: Video|url=https://gmauthority.com/blog/2014/06/the-opel-junior-is-the-corsa-b-that-could-have-been-video/|work=gmauthority.com|date=26 June 2014|access-date=8 November 2021}}</ref> <br />[[Chris Bangle]]<br />[[Gert Hildebrand]]
| designer = [[Chris Bangle]]<br />[[Gert Hildebrand]]
| sp = uk
| sp = uk
}}
}}
The '''Opel Junior''' is a [[concept car]] designed by the German automobile manufacturer [[Opel]]. It was first shown to the public at the 1983 [[Frankfurt Motor Show]].<ref>{{cite web|title=The world's weirdest concept cars|url=http://cars.uk.msn.com/features/images.aspx?cp-documentid=147900288|work=MSN Cars|accessdate=9 June 2013|date=6 March 2011}}</ref>
The '''Opel Junior''' is a [[concept car]] designed and produced by the German automobile manufacturer [[Opel]]. It was first shown to the public at the [[Frankfurt Motor Show#1983|1983 Frankfurt Motor Show]] in September 1983.<ref>{{cite web|title=The world's weirdest concept cars|url=http://cars.uk.msn.com/features/images.aspx?cp-documentid=147900288|work=MSN Cars|access-date=9 June 2013|date=6 March 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130313043909/http://cars.uk.msn.com/features/images.aspx?cp-documentid=147900288|archive-date=13 March 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> The small {{convert|3.41|m|in|1|abbr=on}} long three door [[supermini]] was powered by a 1.2 L petrol engine, developing {{cvt|55|PS|kW|0}}.<ref>{{cite web|title=Opel Junior Brochure|url=http://www.autominded.net/brochure/opel/Opel%20Junior%2015.jpg|work=Opel|date=9 June 2013|access-date=9 June 2013}}</ref>


It featured a particularly low drag coefficient of {{Cd|link=car|0.31}}, and a low kerb weight of {{convert|650|kg|lb|abbr=on}}. The interior design was modular, with the dashboard elements being removable, such as the stereo and clock, and the seat covers could be used as [[sleeping bag]]s. The design of the Opel Junior was based on the [[Opel Corsa]], and it was a three door [[hatchback]] (two door, front engine).
The small {{convert|3.41|m|in|1|abbr=on}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Opel Junior brochure|url=http://www.autominded.net/brochure/opel/Opel%20Junior%2015.jpg|work=Opel|accessdate=9 June 2013}}</ref> long three-door [[city car]] is powered by a 1.2 L petrol engine, developing {{convert|55|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}. It featured a particularly low drag co-efficienty of {{Cd|link=car|0.31}} and a low kerb weight of {{convert|650|kg|lb|abbr=on}}.
[[File:Opel Junior 1.jpg|thumb|Rear view]]

The nameplate ''Junior'' was used as the codename for the [[Opel Adam]], which was released in the end of 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-shows/news/a21783/the-new-opel-adam-2012-paris-auto-show-preview-34532/|title=The New Opel Adam – 2012 Paris Auto Show Preview|magazine= [[Road & Track]] |date=8 May 2012|access-date=30 October 2020}}</ref> The Adam’s official name was released in April 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/31351/opel-adam-is-the-name-not-junior/|title=Opel Adam is the name - not Junior|website=motor1.com|date=26 April 2012|access-date=30 October 2020}}</ref>
The interior design was modular, with the dashboard elements being removable such as the stereo and clock, and the seat covers could be used as sleeping bags.


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Opel concept vehicles|Junior]]
[[Category:Opel concept vehicles|Junior]]
[[Category:Subcompact cars]]
[[Category:Hatchbacks]]

Latest revision as of 14:15, 26 May 2024

Opel Junior
Übersicht
ManufacturerOpel
Production1983 (Concept Car)
Model years1983
DesignerHideo Kodama[1]
Chris Bangle
Gert Hildebrand
Body and chassis
ClassSupermini (B)
Body style3 door hatchback
LayoutFF layout
RelatedOpel Corsa
Powertrain
Engine1.2 L (petrol)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,220 mm (87.4 in)
Length3,410 mm (134.3 in)
Width1,570 mm (61.8 in)
Height1,450 mm (57.1 in)
Kerb weight650 kg (1,433 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorOpel Romaner
SuccessorOpel Adam (2012)

The Opel Junior is a concept car designed and produced by the German automobile manufacturer Opel. It was first shown to the public at the 1983 Frankfurt Motor Show in September 1983.[2] The small 3.41 m (134.3 in) long three door supermini was powered by a 1.2 L petrol engine, developing 55 PS (40 kW).[3]

It featured a particularly low drag coefficient of Cd=0.31, and a low kerb weight of 650 kg (1,430 lb). The interior design was modular, with the dashboard elements being removable, such as the stereo and clock, and the seat covers could be used as sleeping bags. The design of the Opel Junior was based on the Opel Corsa, and it was a three door hatchback (two door, front engine).

Rear view

The nameplate Junior was used as the codename for the Opel Adam, which was released in the end of 2012.[4] The Adam’s official name was released in April 2012.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "The Opel Junior Is The Corsa B That Could Have Been: Video". gmauthority.com. 26 June 2014. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  2. ^ "The world's weirdest concept cars". MSN Cars. 6 March 2011. Archived from the original on 13 March 2013. Retrieved 9 June 2013.
  3. ^ "Opel Junior Brochure". Opel. 9 June 2013. Retrieved 9 June 2013.
  4. ^ "The New Opel Adam – 2012 Paris Auto Show Preview". Road & Track. 8 May 2012. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
  5. ^ "Opel Adam is the name - not Junior". motor1.com. 26 April 2012. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
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