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| 2015 Opel Adam S |
Turbocharged pocket rocket
Opel powertrain engineers have specially developed a new, specific version of the 1.4-liter Turbo ECOTEC engine for the Adam S. With 110 kW/150 hp and 220 Nm of torque on tap, it boasts a specific power output exceeding 100 hp/liter and delivers 50 percent more horsepower and 70 percent more torque than its naturally aspirated 1.4-liter stable-mate available for the Adam and Adam ROCKS. With this 1.4 Turbo, the Adam family now comprises three naturally aspirated units with outputs of 51 kW/70 hp, 64 kW/87 hp and 74 kW/100 hp, and three turbocharged engines with 66 kW/90 hp, 85 kW/115 hp and 110 kW/150 hp which are all three combined with a 6-speed manual gearbox.
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| 2015 Opel Adam S |
The new 1.4-liter turbocharged engine has been developed to deliver outstanding responsiveness and a torque plateau that suits a spirited style of driving, making curvy roads requiring active driving in 2nd and 3rd gears the ideal terrain for the little sports star. The Adam S has been specifically fitted with a short-geared transmission, optimized for elasticity and providing a very sporty feeling. It enables throttle response to be felt after each gear change, literally propelling the pocket rocket from one corner to the next and creating a special driving experience.
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| 2015 Opel Adam S |
Focus during development has been put on elasticity and responsiveness rather than pure top speed - although the 210 km/h top speed are rather impressive for the size of the car. This is particularly evident during fifth-gear acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h, an important speed range for overtaking, with the transition made in just 7.9 seconds - a full three seconds quicker than what an Adam 85 kW/115 hp 1.0 Turbo requires.
Nonetheless, speed and acceleration were by no means the only things engineers took into consideration when developing the 1.4-liter turbo. Low emissions and reasonable appetite given the hot temperament of the pocket rocket were also on their minds. The Adam S makes do with a mere 5.9 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers in the combined cycle (139 g/km CO2). Adam S' engine complies with Euro 6 emissions standard, and Start/Stop technology is fitted as standard. Numerous weight-saving features include a cast iron block with a hollow frame structure, hollow-cast camshafts, a plastic intake manifold, as well as a turbocharger integrated within the exhaust manifold. Dual cam phasing allows for continuously variable valve timing.
