New Vauxhall CalibraOur spies catch prototype of dramatic new coupé out on test.THE Calibra is back! Vauxhall’s legendary coupé is about to make a welcome return in the shape of
this sleek new sports car, Auto Express can exclusively reveal.
Replacing the much-loved and much-missed Calibra – the world’s most aerodynamic coupé when it arrived in 1989 –
the model will sit above the forthcoming three-door Astra, set to debut at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show.
It will go into battle with a raft of desirable machines. With VW’s Golf-based Scirocco proving a hit,
and demand for Peugeot’s 308 RC Z and Ford’s upcoming Focus-based two-door likely to be equally strong,
the market for compact coupés is growing.
Thanks to a sleek body which mixes styling cues from the GTC Concept – seen at the 2007 Detroit Motor Show
as a preview to the Insignia – and those of the new Astra, the car is set to take centre stage.
Along with the Astra Roadster (Issue 1,069), the compact newcomer will be the star of Vauxhall’s line-up,
as the firm has put on hold its plans for a larger, Insignia-based coupé, in the style of the GTC.
So it carries a lot of hope on its shoulders – but, just like the original Calibra, it’s sure to turn heads.
Key to its appeal is the sloping roof, which gives the impression of a car that can slice through the air.
The front boasts Astra-style headlights along with ‘sabre tooth’ vertical air intakes – a design feature
taken directly from the GTC Concept – and a low splitter. Sculpted flanks and sleek tail-lights complete the distinctive shape.
Inside will be a 2+2 cabin, and it’s possible the Calibra could have a development of the GTC’s Flex4 arrangement,
which allows the two seats in the back to slide fully forward, maximising boot space.
That would make it one of the most practical cars in its class. As with the Astra, the Calibra will sit on
Vauxhall’s latest front-wheel-drive Delta platform.
Read more: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/239452/new_vauxhall_calibra.html#ixzz0VCEbY22P
31st July 2009
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