Opel Experimental GT (1965)
Concept car · 1965 · Combustion
The 'baby Corvette' that became Europe's first concept to reach production
Conceived as a rolling laboratory for testing chassis and engine components at Opel's Dudenhofen test track, the Experimental GT stunned the 1965 Frankfurt show with its Coke-bottle styling and pop-up headlamps. Its success with press and public led directly to the 1968 Opel GT - the first European concept car to enter series production.
Key facts
- Layout: Front mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
- Design: Scaled-down 'Coke bottle' shape with pop-up headlamps
- Purpose: Chassis/engine testbed, not planned for production
- Legacy: Led to 1968 Opel GT, first European concept to reach production
Production
- Status: Reached production
- Show car that led to the production Opel GT coupe launched in 1968.
- Revealed at 1965 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA)
Source: Wikipedia - Opel GT