Which country does Opel belong to?
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Opel was originally a German automobile, developed as an imported compact sports car by the German subsidiary of American General Motors. Taking the Opel Vectra 2007 2.2 Navigation Edition as an example, it is equipped with a 2.2L 147 horsepower L4 naturally aspirated engine, with a maximum power of 108 kW and a maximum torque of 203 Nm, paired with a 5-speed manual-automatic transmission. The Vectra 2007 2.2 Navigation Edition features MacPherson strut independent front suspension and a four-link independent rear suspension. Its body dimensions are: length 4611mm, width 1798mm, height 1460mm, with a wheelbase of 2700mm.
While researching, I particularly noted that Opel is a genuine old-school German automaker. It was founded in Rüsselsheim in 1886, initially as a sewing machine manufacturer before transitioning to bicycles and later automobiles. Interestingly, although acquired by the French PSA Group (now Stellantis) in 2017, its German production facilities remain operational. Current models like the Opel Insignia and Astra seen on roads still embody that quintessential German precision and robust driving dynamics—their suspension tuning, build quality details, and especially the outstanding chassis performance all bear the hallmark of German engineering.