Omega V8 (prototypes)

Omega V8 (prototypes)
Overview
Manufacturer Opel
Production 1999–2001 (prototypes only)
Assembly Germany
Powertrain
Engine 5.7 L LS1 V8
Transmission 5-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,730 mm (107.5 in)
Length 4,898 mm (192.8 in)
Width 1,775 mm (69.9 in)
Height 1,455 mm (57.3 in),
1,540 mm (60.6 in) (estate)
Curb weight 2,195 kg (4,839 lb)
Opel was aiming to compete with the BMW 5 Series and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, deciding to put the V8 engine into what was at the time, the flagship model Opel Omega. There were prototypes of sedan and station wagon version (equipped with multimedia systems, and named V8.com).
Omega V8.com
The V8.com concept car project was meant to be a "mobile office" it was built on Omega station wagon which was elongated by 130mm, to provide more space for the passengers and additional equipment; containing separate 9.5 inch LCD screens for all passengers, internet access and integrated video conference mobile phone system with separate cameras and microphones providing passengers hands-free operation. Additionally the car was equipped with Xenon headlights, and Advanced Frontlighting System (AFS), automatically adjuststable to the road conditions.
Hence the name it was powered by a GM LS1 V8 engine.
The car debuted at Frankfurt Motor Show in 1999.[10][11]
Omega V8
Opel was planning to upgrade its flagship Omega model with powerful GM LS1 V8 engine used in Chevrolet Corvette. Unlike V8.com which was the concept car, this model was intended to go into the serial production. Omega V8 was shown publicly for the first time at 70th Geneva Motor Show (March 2–12, 2000). The V8-engined version was to be put on sale autumn 2000.[12]
The reasons for cancelling production plans were concerns about whether the engine was vollgasfest (German, "Full throttle resistant") - the engine might overheat and be damaged if driven flat out on the Autobahn for long periods of time, although Holden equipped its Commodore (which was re-engineered Omega for Australian market) with the same engine.[13] A version of this platform was used for the Holden Monaro which was marketed in the US as the fourth generation Pontiac GTO and in the UK as the Vauxhall Monaro.

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