I dont know, my parents drive an Opel Zafira B and aside from its cheap build quality, the gearbox is amazing. Even after 360,000 kms its still smooth, no strange sounds and doesnt wobble when in gear. But I agree, Opel engineers are either underpaid, or they have no hands.
@@zheson5-speed953 was there any intensive drivetrain engineering @ Opel? I thought it was parts bin North American General Motors where the German engineering was integration into European models and standards.
@@TheRedRaven_ the supercharger is most likely the original m62 from the cobalt ss. they used the same engines just with 2l. i dont think that mini used a american charger
Thanks for a great review, this is one of the best and most focused driver cars on the planet. Fantastic steering feel, design and balance. Stock with 147 hp naturally aspirated engine it is fantastic on small backroads, but a little lacking on faster roads. With the supercharger it is insanely quick and still retains the same great engine response of an NA.
@@Aykan03 I've said this once, I'll say it again, and I'll stick by this theory, a 3k ish launch is nothing with a fully built engine, one like this, which is mostly stock internals pushing forced induction causes far more stress and strain on the motor. The cars that come factory with launch control all have one thing in common, they're factory built up, with stronger internals and more forged/higher build quality components, that are designed and less likely to break.
Wow what a nice car. I drove the 147hp version back in the days but this one is insane. Wow that sound like a Hellcat. Great I'm speechless! Nice video, thank you!
@@ruubers7419 the plus side is that you can have this car, with supercharger fitted, for around £15-20k. I'm sure that a half-decent engineering company could create an articulated coupling for the steering column with rake & reach for not too much money. I remember driving this car on the track about 15 years ago and being gobsmacked with the performance and handling. And that was just the Turbo version.
Not a chance for me either probably, my dad has a volvo s60 (decent sized saloon) and with the seat all the way back and down my knees are almost level with the dash, also feet are pushed up against pedals and wheel. Funnily enough the clio im learning to drive in has significantly more room? Weird eh?
Supercharger is from Chevy Cobalt SS 2.0l Supercharged (05-07) - coupe; it could be also from Saturn ION redline - same engine. I do own Chevy Cobalt SS Turbocharged (08-10).
I had this car as a model in my childhood I mean if you consider 17 as not childhood so my first "proper" model car and I thought it was a Nissan seeing this now brings back memories
I'm a huge fan of opel cars, I'm own a simple Astra G 2liter,but the speedster is weird but so really cool,I'm a kid from 90s,this car brings good memories from Gran Turismo 2.
The sad part is, it was almost going to be brought over here and badged as either a sports car for Saturn, a new version of the Pontiac Fiero or both. Unfortunately, it never happened.
I enjoyed seeing how this simple little lightweight from Gran Turismo 2 can still produce so many smiles per Liter, and modern speed with a blower. Would love to drive it 🔥🔥
Cool video bout a great & unique car. The thing u said about the idea of putting 205s or 215s on the front is exactly the other way around. The narrower 175s made the car saver to drive because it moves over the front tires when u r too fast and it will not break out in the back. When u r putting wider front tires on it gets much more aggressiv/nervous in handling and the back of the speedster can overcome u if u dont watch out. So if u r a more experienced driver u can put on wider front tires. But u have to drive a bit more concentrated then.
GM 2.2 ecotec L61 with an Eaton M62 root style supercharger. Opel was the original designer but sold the design to GM and with a few updates was released end of 02 model year as GM's global 4 cylinder engine.
The car is awesome. I pick one of these over the Elise, which is obviously a sibling. I think it is better looking. Vauxhall VXR220 with a short shifter is an incredible machine. Had a go in one with 300bhp. 50 horsepower more than this one, which isn't a lot extra if the car weighs 1600kg but it's a lot if it weighs 1000kg! 300bhp per tonne with driver and fuel. Absolute rocket ship, terrifying, rewarding. Stupidly good track car when prepped, eats up 911s for fun on the circuit.
Die Geräusche in dem Auto - und wenn der Turbolader mal mehr Krach macht als der Motor, oder dann bei 15:00 wo das Lenkrad so vibriert - echt unglaublich - vor allem das jemand auch noch Geld für sowas bezahlt.
hood release lever for rear engine cover lol. Cool car overall. Makes me want to fire up the old WIndows XP Dell gaming rig and play Hot Pursuit 2 again.
Omg i am crying that is my favorite car in the world. When i was younger i play one game i dont k ow witch game is that but i drive that car and only that car. My dream is drive that car😭😭😍😍
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In my opinion this angle is better than normal one because it’s more focused on car👌🏻
@@a.Shbzin no.
@@altern8tive dude just focus on the car😂
no we love it
Its ok we love you
That whine is insane 😱
Superchargers are underrated.
Good childhood memories, Hot pursuit 2...
Yes yes yes yes
Exactly!!
Yes
Today's kids won't know)))
god yes, i felt in love with this thing as a kid !
Opel wouldn't be Opel without somehow doing a crap job with the gearbox. Apart from that what an awesome car
i can agree as someone who drives an opel combo
I dont know, my parents drive an Opel Zafira B and aside from its cheap build quality, the gearbox is amazing. Even after 360,000 kms its still smooth, no strange sounds and doesnt wobble when in gear. But I agree, Opel engineers are either underpaid, or they have no hands.
If you havent a plan its not original the gearbox
This car use a F23 gearbox?
@@zheson5-speed953 was there any intensive drivetrain engineering @ Opel? I thought it was parts bin North American General Motors where the German engineering was integration into European models and standards.
9:47 OMG, wasnt expecting that !!
Hellcat vibes
@@georgmkrtcian686 Mini Cooper S, almost 1:1 cabin noise. I wouldn't be surprised if it's the same supercharger, Mini is a German brand.
@@TheRedRaven_ the supercharger is most likely the original m62 from the cobalt ss. they used the same engines just with 2l. i dont think that mini used a american charger
@@fabi_v6746but i think it used a Chrysler engine
@@TheRedRaven_ Mini uses the non cooled Eaton M45.
This one the cooled Eatom M62.
- 28 county in pursuit. Vehicle is a green Opel Speedster.
- county local patrols, 28 is in a high speed pursuit. Vehicle is a green Opel Speedster
Read that in the same voices too
Hot action cop in the background...
Dam crown vics overtaking you al the time. Hardest car to lose the cops with
Dude at first, chick second. Lol
"Goin Down On It" as background music
thank you for bringing Opel Speedster Supercharged with That insane whine, I love this car since I was a kid.
SINCE HOT PURSUIT 2 in 2002
Thanks for a great review, this is one of the best and most focused driver cars on the planet. Fantastic steering feel, design and balance. Stock with 147 hp naturally aspirated engine it is fantastic on small backroads, but a little lacking on faster roads. With the supercharger it is insanely quick and still retains the same great engine response of an NA.
I feel like not a lot of people know this Opel while it’s good
I remember having a model car of this when I was a kid.
Same bro I had it in silver
@@urmum6155 mine was blue
I had a blue one too
Had a blue and yellow one
Just found a Matchbox opel speedster in a 9-pack at my local grocer
This has to be the most intense review i've watched from you guys
Top 5 imo along with the BAC Mono, RS6 Klaussen and some of the Lambos and Porsches
"I don't wanna abuse it to much"
* 20 secs later does a 3k rpm launch *
3k launch is nothing man
@@isaiahgarcia4279 yeah, it'd be nothing for a car with a fully built engine, but one that's all or most stock internals that's not good
@@isaiahgarcia4279 clutch says otherwise
@@jakob9292 3k launch is nothing man, especially with a little sportscar
@@Aykan03 I've said this once, I'll say it again, and I'll stick by this theory, a 3k ish launch is nothing with a fully built engine, one like this, which is mostly stock internals pushing forced induction causes far more stress and strain on the motor. The cars that come factory with launch control all have one thing in common, they're factory built up, with stronger internals and more forged/higher build quality components, that are designed and less likely to break.
My god the supercharger sounds amazing!!! Absolute eargasm
that is beautiful, and what a symphony.
I love small light sports cars so much. And that supercharger...I wish we got the Speedster here in Canada.
i remember this car on need for speed hot pursuit 2 when i was 4 yrs old, my dream car
That shifter is a travesty. Cool looking but dreadful functionality and not sturdy at all.
It’s not stock, that is an aftermarket shifter
@@ahmedtrampa5212 i know
I'd rather remove the shroud around the stick and leave it exposed than deal with that design.
@@SmokeCheeba That H gate is an aftermarket thing, and as you can see it does not help with quick shifts. OEM is just fine.
Dodge Demon eat your heart out. This is the best sounding supercharger ever.
It litterally sounds like a crying toddler.
bro im sorry butt he dodge demon atleast sounds bearable. This reminds me of hotwheels
@@honkhonk8009 Or how to be a fanboy 🤣🤣...
@@honkhonk8009 stop being a fanboy bruh
Wow what a nice car. I drove the 147hp version back in the days but this one is insane. Wow that sound like a Hellcat. Great I'm speechless! Nice video, thank you!
Gotta love the supercharger whine
OMG love the supercharger whine 😍
Can you next video x-Too max ?
Saw one of these on the road and i was pretty shocked and also impressed at the same time
We had the Vauxhall equivalent in the UK and it was called the VX220.
I was smiling for 10 minutes straight listening to that. I love this car, just wish a 6'3" driver could fit comfortably.
It's not all sunshine and butterflies being tall. I got a bit excited about this car, then realized I could prolly never fit into one.
@@ruubers7419 the plus side is that you can have this car, with supercharger fitted, for around £15-20k. I'm sure that a half-decent engineering company could create an articulated coupling for the steering column with rake & reach for not too much money. I remember driving this car on the track about 15 years ago and being gobsmacked with the performance and handling. And that was just the Turbo version.
Not a chance for me either probably, my dad has a volvo s60 (decent sized saloon) and with the seat all the way back and down my knees are almost level with the dash, also feet are pushed up against pedals and wheel. Funnily enough the clio im learning to drive in has significantly more room? Weird eh?
I bought a die cast model of the Speedster wayyy back. Loved the look of it!
Really cool looking car and looks super fun to drive ! I love it very special little car great job opal .. 👍
I too have driven this 5 years ago, there in NFS , this thing reminded me of the game 5, years past since then....
The Vauxhall/Opel VX220/Speedster was such an underrated little sport car.
It was sold as a Holden in asian markets i believe. Probably Pontiac too.
@@alexandrutereify I've never heard of a Holden or Pontiac version.
@@crazyadam9281 you are right, i was thinking about something else. I was thinking about the pontiac solstice.
Sounds like allot of GM under the bonnet. The Ecotech 2.2l and Eaton supercharger was off the shelf goodies!
yeah well Opel is.. i'm sorry, used to be owned by GM. No surprise here
Opel also did an Eco Speedster which was essentially the same car but with a diesel engine. It achieved an impressive 113mpg.
it was never sold
Love this car since I played NFS Hot Pursuit 2, when I was a kid, like 4 or 5.
Supercharger is from Chevy Cobalt SS 2.0l Supercharged (05-07) - coupe; it could be also from Saturn ION redline - same engine. I do own Chevy Cobalt SS Turbocharged (08-10).
Im in love with this thing since i play FH4 with him, nice kart car
I had this car as a model in my childhood I mean if you consider 17 as not childhood so my first "proper" model car and I thought it was a Nissan seeing this now brings back memories
I don't think I could ever get tired of that noise! 😘👍
I'm a huge fan of opel cars, I'm own a simple Astra G 2liter,but the speedster is weird but so really cool,I'm a kid from 90s,this car brings good memories from Gran Turismo 2.
astra g turbo? those are super fun to drive. give it a little off the shelf software tuning and it easily has 260hp. Had one, did it, wasy super fun
It looks cool, it's nice to see something that we don't get here in the U.S. Thanks!
The sad part is, it was almost going to be brought over here and badged as either a sports car for Saturn, a new version of the Pontiac Fiero or both. Unfortunately, it never happened.
It‘s actually a Lotus Elise with GM engine and different clamshells. So go ahead, grab an Elise instead. :o)
I'd never get tired of Supercharger whine. It's just such a Glorious on-demand sound hehe.
I enjoyed seeing how this simple little lightweight from Gran Turismo 2 can still produce so many smiles per Liter, and modern speed with a blower. Would love to drive it 🔥🔥
Cool video bout a great & unique car. The thing u said about the idea of putting 205s or 215s on the front is exactly the other way around. The narrower 175s made the car saver to drive because it moves over the front tires when u r too fast and it will not break out in the back. When u r putting wider front tires on it gets much more aggressiv/nervous in handling and the back of the speedster can overcome u if u dont watch out. So if u r a more experienced driver u can put on wider front tires. But u have to drive a bit more concentrated then.
I love the OPEL DIPLOMAT from the 60s, whas a lovley car, big and beutifol.
Childhood car when i use to play grand turismo. Wow forgot all about this car
this has always been one of my favorite tiny sports cars since I found its existance in Metropolis Street Racer car game for Dreamcast :D
GM 2.2 ecotec L61 with an Eaton M62 root style supercharger. Opel was the original designer but sold the design to GM and with a few updates was released end of 02 model year as GM's global 4 cylinder engine.
Sound of supercharger, its amazing!
That whine🤯
i did not expect this to pull this good, damn!
The car is awesome. I pick one of these over the Elise, which is obviously a sibling. I think it is better looking. Vauxhall VXR220 with a short shifter is an incredible machine. Had a go in one with 300bhp. 50 horsepower more than this one, which isn't a lot extra if the car weighs 1600kg but it's a lot if it weighs 1000kg! 300bhp per tonne with driver and fuel. Absolute rocket ship, terrifying, rewarding. Stupidly good track car when prepped, eats up 911s for fun on the circuit.
Its a most underrated car !
9:46 it's like a dream WOW Ilove it
Love this car
looks like a fun weekend car
That one is my childhood crush
Sounds like it has a Chevy Cobalt SS supercharger (LSJ Ecotec 2.0). But this exact 2.2 engine was also used in the Cobalt, because GM.
I love compressor ! What a car !
Forgot these things even existed😂
That whine is godly.
Didn't realize just how small this car is until you stood up the first time!
Engine Sounds of happiness 😌
Speedster hellcat! Beautiful howls! 😼🔥
ATS GTR wheels, I have the same wheels, best wheel ever made, suits every car, looks good, not too cheap or expensive and they are lightweight.
136 mph in a shoe your brave as hell
A car which is a starter car in a racing game.
walther röhrl would give a lot !!! for this !!! very nice video thamks
Ahh.. i remember seing this car on hot pursuit 2,the exaust makes me trigger when i was child,but now it isnt that bad
There mega light and handle super well
Daim!!! That whine is better than a deamon!!
damn love that car, bro could you please drive the first miata? pleaaase
Die Geräusche in dem Auto - und wenn der Turbolader mal mehr Krach macht als der Motor, oder dann bei 15:00 wo das Lenkrad so vibriert - echt unglaublich - vor allem das jemand auch noch Geld für sowas bezahlt.
I love how it pulls on 3rd and 4th gear.
this is the one and only opel i would like to have
When i first saw this car on last small clip i fall in love ❤️❤️🔥🔥
Good God this thing looks incredible
The supercharger is an m62 off of a cobalt SS or Saturn ion redline they had the lsj engine it had 215hp stock
That 2.2 engine was actually a Saab engine. It was used in the Astra G.
hood release lever for rear engine cover lol. Cool car overall. Makes me want to fire up the old WIndows XP Dell gaming rig and play Hot Pursuit 2 again.
I like this car more than Lotus Elise for some reason >D
Last time OPEL was any fun
man, that shifter would drive me nuts
Omg its so fast and thats what i call performance
Is this interior stock? I love it!
this thing is amazing it must be such a fun car
That looked really fun!
i'm tearing at 1:43 " the shashy".
i know its just an accent but its funny XD
46 county, I got him again! Commencing pursuit. Vehicle is a silver Opel Speedster.
I had vehicle inspection on one of those cars and it was actually funny to drive it. But its a Lotus
One of the only non Japanese cars I am interested in.
Gated manual 😍
Cool car
Supercharger whine is the best thing in the world.
0:43 he was trying to say shit without being rude
Supercharger, what a heavenly sound.
Cool video.
3:24 the reflection exposed him 💀💀💀
That was cool bro. Bro plz drive dodge demon❤️🔥
If you make speedster, elise or CLK GTR video, be sure... Hot pursuit 2 comments are incomming
Man ist das ding geil😁😁 Dafür braucht man ja einen Waffenschein🚨🚨😁😁
11:55 Nyan cat suddenly get red eyes and goes for a dive bomb
NFS Hot Pursuit 2 car
Omg i am crying that is my favorite car in the world. When i was younger i play one game i dont k ow witch game is that but i drive that car and only that car. My dream is drive that car😭😭😍😍
Need for speed hot pursuit 2002
Waneer posten jullie over t spring event?
A really awesome Sports car from a good price
Weird to see VW wheels on an Opel, but I like them on it !