Opel cars with highest power to weight ratio

Top 40 Opel cars with most powerful engines relative to vehicle weight. Updated October 2026.

Most accurate predictor of acceleration is power to weight ratio. The more power engine can produce and the less mass it has to accelerate, the quicker the acceleration.

For low speed acceleration and acceleration from standstill, traction also plays important role. Aerodynamic drag takes over as dominating factor at high speed.

Everything in between is where power to weight ratio matters the most. Mid-range acceleration is also important for track performance.

# make & model Hp/tonne▼ Image
1. 1989 Opel Lotus Omega/Carlton 226 Photo of 1989 Opel Lotus Omega/Carlton
2. Opel Speedster Turbo 211 Photo of Opel Speedster Turbo
3. 2006 Opel Vectra VXR 204 Photo of 2006 Opel Vectra VXR
4. 2007 Opel GT 186 Photo of 2007 Opel GT
5. 2009 Opel Insignia OPC 185 Photo of 2009 Opel Insignia OPC
6. 2005 Opel Astra OPC 176 Photo of 2005 Opel Astra OPC
7. 2006 Opel Vectra OPC 175 Photo of 2006 Opel Vectra OPC
8. 1993 Opel Astra 200TS 173 Photo of 1993 Opel Astra 200TS
9. 2009 Opel Insignia OPC Sports Tourer 172 Photo of 2009 Opel Insignia OPC Sports Tourer
10. 2025 Opel Mokka GSE 172 Photo of 2025 Opel Mokka GSE
11. 2006 Opel Vectra OPC Caravan 170 Photo of 2006 Opel Vectra OPC Caravan
12. 2011 Opel Corsa OPC Nurburgring Edition 164 Photo of 2011 Opel Corsa OPC Nurburgring Edition
13. Opel Speedster 164 Photo of Opel Speedster
14. 2015 Opel Corsa OPC 161 Photo of 2015 Opel Corsa OPC
15. 2017 Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 Turbo 4x4 155 Photo of 2017 Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 Turbo 4x4
16. 2007 Opel Corsa OPC 154 Photo of 2007 Opel Corsa OPC
17. 2006 Opel Signum 2.8 V6 Turbo 156 Photo of 2006 Opel Signum 2.8 V6 Turbo
18. 1990 Opel Omega Evolution 500 155 Photo of 1990 Opel Omega Evolution 500
19. 2015 Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo 150 Photo of 2015 Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
20. 2000 Opel Astra Coupe Turbo 145 Photo of 2000 Opel Astra Coupe Turbo
21. 2005 Opel Vectra OPC Caravan 150 Photo of 2005 Opel Vectra OPC Caravan
22. 2002 Opel Astra OPC 148 Photo of 2002 Opel Astra OPC
23. 1984 Opel Manta 400 138 Photo of 1984 Opel Manta 400
24. 1992 Opel Vectra Turbo 4x4 147 Photo of 1992 Opel Vectra Turbo 4x4
25. 2002 Opel Astra OPC Caravan 142 Photo of 2002 Opel Astra OPC Caravan
26. 2004 Opel Astra GTC 2.0T 146 Photo of 2004 Opel Astra GTC 2.0T
27. 2006 Opel Zafira OPC 147 Photo of 2006 Opel Zafira OPC
28. 2008 Opel Astra GTC 2.0T 146 Photo of 2008 Opel Astra GTC 2.0T
29. 2004 Opel Astra 2.0 Turbo 145 Photo of 2004 Opel Astra 2.0 Turbo
30. 2008 Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo 139 Photo of 2008 Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
31. Opel Calibra 4x4 145 Photo of Opel Calibra 4x4
32. 1988 Opel Kadett GSI 16V 143 Photo of 1988 Opel Kadett GSI 16V
33. 1998 Opel Vectra 3.0 i30 143 Photo of 1998 Opel Vectra 3.0 i30
34. 1965 Opel Diplomat Coupe V8 143 Photo of 1965 Opel Diplomat Coupe V8
35. 2007 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo 140 Photo of 2007 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
36. 2002 Opel Vectra 3.2 V6 137 Photo of 2002 Opel Vectra 3.2 V6
37. 1978 Opel Kadett Rallye 2.0 E 137 Photo of 1978 Opel Kadett Rallye 2.0 E
38. 1968 Opel Diplomat V8 133 Photo of 1968 Opel Diplomat V8
39. 2001 Opel Omega 134 Photo of 2001 Opel Omega
40. 1989 Opel Omega 3000 24V 133 Photo of 1989 Opel Omega 3000 24V

Sources

All data sourced from manufacturer's official figures.

List authored by SupercarLists.com. Last updated on 10/31/2026, last addition - Opel Vectra OPC Caravan.