| Opel Signum | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Opel (General Motors) |
| Also called | Vauxhall Signum |
| Production | 2003–2008 |
| Assembly | Germany:Rüsselsheim |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size car (D) |
| Body style | 5-doorhatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Epsilon platform |
| Related | Fiat Croma Chevrolet Malibu Opel Vectra Saturn Aura Saab 9-3 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm (111.4 in) |
| Length | 4,636 mm (182.5 in) |
| Width | 1,798 mm (70.8 in) |
| Height | 1,466 mm (57.7 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,490–1,715 kg (3,285–3,781 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Opel Omega |
| Successor | Opel Insignia Sports Tourer |
TheOpel Signum is a large front-engine, front-wheel drive, five-passenger,mid-sizeexecutivehatchback manufactured and marketed by theGermancar manufacturerOpel from 2003 to 2008, exclusively over a single generation, derived from theOpel Vectra. Marketed almost exclusively in Europe, arebadged Signum was marketed in theUnited Kingdom as theVauxhall Signum. The Signum used the long wheelbase version of theGM Epsilon platform also used by theOpel VectraCaravan.
As a very large hatchback with a nearly vertical tailgate, its dimensions placed it between traditionallarge family cars andexecutive cars. In most markets, it was also priced accordingly (more expensive than theOpel Vectra, but less than e.g.Audi A6). The Opel Signum, like theRenault Vel Satis, was intended to capture a new market segment.
General Motors, Opel's then parent, executed a similar concept in North America of a large hatchback with the related 2004Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, also derived from the Epsilon platform.
After March 2008,RHD production ended, and both the Opel Signum and theOpel Vectra were replaced with the newOpel Insignia in October of the same year.[1] From the end of 2005,Pierluigi Collina starred in adverts across Europe for the Signum, as well as the Vectra.[2]
Production of the Signum and Vectra C ended in July 2008 for Mainland Europe.
TheOpel Signum2 Concept was aluxuryhatchback presented byOpel at the2001 Frankfurt Motor Show inGermany, and the 2001Bologna Motor Show inItaly. Design elements from the car were later used in the production Signum, which went into production in February 2003. In November 2000, sketches of the Signum2 were present.[3]
The Signum name was also used on a concept car presented at the1997 Geneva Motor Show inSwitzerland. In August 2001, the name of the car was announced.[4]
The first official pictures of the production Signum were released in August 2002.[5]
The Signum platform is that of the Vectra Estate, meaning that the wheelbase is longer than the hatchback/saloon of the Vectra by 13 cm (5.1 in). This provides for very ample rear legroom. Instead of a traditional three passenger bench seat, the Signum has two separate seats in the rear, offering a range of adjustment capabilities including sliding back and forth (just like the front seats) and reclining backrests.
There is also a very narrow central section, which includes a folding armrest and can also serve as a third seat (the Signum is fitted with three rear headrests and safety belts). The seats can also be folded down individually to increase the cargo space, a system that Opel callsFlexspace.
The Signum shares many body panels (including the complete front part of the body) and interior elements (in particular the complete dashboard and front seats) with the Vectra, but the tailgate and rear fender design is unique to the Signum. The Signum was facelifted along with the Vectra lineup in September 2005, getting a new front fascia design and slight changes elsewhere.
All Signums were made alongside Vectras in Opel'sRüsselsheim plant inGermany.
The Signum was offered with a wide range engines it shared with the Vectra. These include:
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| Model | Engine code | Engine type | Displacement | Power | Torque | Years |
| 1.8 | Z18XE | I416V | 1,796 cc (1.8 L) | 122 PS (90 kW; 120 hp) at 6000 rpm | 167 N⋅m (123 lb⋅ft) at 3800 rpm | 2003–'05 |
| 1.8 | Z18XER | 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) at 6300 rpm | 175 N⋅m (129 lb⋅ft) at 3800 rpm | 2006–'08 | ||
| 2.0 Turbo | Z20NET | TurboI416V | 1,998 cc (2.0 L) | 175 PS (129 kW; 173 hp) at 5500 rpm | 265 N⋅m (195 lb⋅ft) at 2500–3800 rpm | 2003–'08 |
| 2.2 Direct | Z22YH | I416V | 2,198 cc (2.2 L) | 155 PS (114 kW; 153 hp) at 5600 rpm | 220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft) at 3800 rpm | |
| 2.8 V6 Turbo | Z28NEL | TurboV6 | 2,792 cc (2.8 L) | 230 PS (169 kW; 227 hp) at 5500 rpm | 330 N⋅m (243 lb⋅ft) at 1800–4500 rpm | 2005–'06 |
| 2.8 V6 Turbo | Z28NET | 250 PS (184 kW; 247 hp) at 5500 rpm | 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1800–4500 rpm | 2006–'08 | ||
| 3.2 V6 | Z32SE | V6 | 3,175 cc (3.2 L) | 211 PS (155 kW; 208 hp) at 6200 rpm | 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) at 4000 rpm | 2003–'05 |
| Diesel engine | ||||||
| Model | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Years | |
| 1.9 CDTI | Z19DTL[broken anchor] | I4 8V | 1,910 cc (1.9 L) | 100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) at 3500 rpm | 260 N⋅m (192 lb⋅ft) at 1700–2500 rpm | 2005–'08 |
| Z19DT[broken anchor] | 120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) at 4000 rpm | 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) at 2000–2750 rpm | 2004–'08 | |||
| Z19DTH[broken anchor] | I416V | 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 4000 rpm | 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) at 2000–2750 rpm | 2004–'08 | ||
| 2.0 DTI | Y20DTH | 1,995 cc (2.0 L) | 100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) at 4000 rpm | 230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft) at 1500–2500 rpm | 2003–'04 | |
| 2.2 DTI | Y22DTR | 2,172 cc (2.2 L) | 125 PS (92 kW; 123 hp) at 4000 rpm | 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) at 1500–2750 rpm | ||
| 3.0 V6 CDTI | Y30DT | V6 | 2,958 cc (3.0 L) | 177 PS (130 kW; 175 hp) at 4000 rpm | 370 N⋅m (273 lb⋅ft) at 1900–2800 rpm | 2003–'05 |
| Z30DT | 184 PS (135 kW; 181 hp) at 4000 rpm | 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 1900–2700 rpm | 2005–'08 | |||
In July 2008, both the Signum and Vectra C were discontinued. Although no direct replacement was announced, much of the market territory it once occupied was filled by theInsignia (2008).
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