OPEL Zafira OPC 2005-Present Photos, engines & full specs

The Opel Zafira OPC was improved in 2005 in terms of exterior design active safety equipment.

Developed by Opel’s Performance Centre, the minivan was hard to beat in its class by other rivals.

The new model came with more power produced by a new 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine. The unit developed 240 hp and was mated with a 6-speed manual transmission that sent power to the front wheels. With a maximum torque of 320 Nm at 2,4000 rpm, the powerful minivan could accelerate to 100 kph/h in 7.8 seconds.

Aesthetically, the OPC featured a deep front spoiler with a large central engine cooling air-intake. The 18-inch 6-spoke design alloys were specifically designed for the OPC. The aggressive design was enhanced with the accentuated side sills and the powerful-looking rear fitted with trapezoidal tailpipes.

While the Arden Blue was the specific exterior paint color, customers had other 3 options: start silver, sapphire black, and magma red.

Inside, the cabin featured high-quality materials. Opel installed Recaro sport-bucket seats that were available in two different versions. Besides the leather-wrapped steering wheel and the leather-covered gear lever, the sporty look was completed by the aluminum pedals.

Besides the sporty nature, the minivan was an efficient one, offering seating for 7. Equipped with the patented Flex-7 seating system, the Zafira could easily be transformed into a 6,5,4,3, or 2-seater.

Safety-wise, the OPC was equipped with ESP, Continuous Damping Control, and various brake functions. To further enhance the sporty feeling, the SportSwitch mode could be selected for a firmer chassis set-up.