Opel Adam S (2015)

The 'Red ʼn' Roll' color theme, exclusively offered for Adam S' roof, is also continued in many ways around the cabin - for example with the optional leather package including black and red steering wheel, gear knob and handbrake in leather, with the specific silver/red racing décor on the instrument panel, with the key in grey-black-red Adam S design or with red stitching on the door panels. The sporty atmosphere can be rounded off by small but important optional details such as special Adam S floor mats, aluminum-capped sports pedals, and aluminum door entry strips with Opel lettering. Aficionados who want even more racing flair inside their pocket rocket can choose the checkered flag headliner design.

Furthermore, a multi-color LED interior lighting package is available. At the press of a button located above the windscreen, it allows choosing amongst and playing with eight different colors (from white to dark blue including orange and red) for the ambient light on the center stack and the foot-well. The system can be switched off or dimmed when required.

Award-winning connectivity and safety features

Opel's sophisticated IntelliLink infotainment system that offers state-of-the-art connectivity rounds off the refined interior. It is fully compatible with latest smartphones using both Android and Apple iOS. It provides USB and Bluetooth connectivity, audio streaming, six speakers and a 7-inch high-resolution color touch-screen. The driver can use apps like BringGo for navigation as well as Stitcher and TuneIn for worldwide radio and podcast reception.

Comfort features that come standard in the Adam S include an electronic climate control, tinted Solar Protect heat insulation glazing at the rear and vanity mirrors for both the driver and the front passenger. The Adam S can also be fitted with a clever Advanced Park Assist. At speeds below 30 km/h, the system identifies suitable parking spaces and automatically parks the vehicle, without the driver touching the wheel. The ultrasonic sensor-based system measures parallel or perpendicular parking spots, calculates the vehicle's trajectory and automatically steers the Adam S into a space. The driver just controls acceleration, deceleration and gear shifting. Advanced Park Assist always comes with Opel's Side Blind Spot Alert that was just distinguished with the NCAP Advanced Award for its contribution to active safety. It also uses the ultrasonic sensors to warn the driver of an imminent collision when changing lanes. The sensors have a range of three meters to the left and right of the car, enabling them to detect objects or other vehicles in the driver's blind spot. Whenever another vehicle comes within range of the sensors, a warning LED illuminates in the relevant exterior door mirror.

Ready for Action

With the current range of models, Opel's Adam family has successfully laid claim to the stake 'Individualization Champion'. Sheer endless combinations of trims, colors, wheels etc. empower customers to create their own personalized car. Now the Adam S is set to take buyers with a preference for a sportier drive by storm. Like its siblings, the Adam S offers a wide range of individualization possibilities but it hits the roads with a new, sporty 110 kW/150 hp, 1.4-liter Turbo ECOTEC engine and a specially tuned chassis - guaranteeing an exciting and lively drive.

"The Adam S is the powerful top of the range version of our Adam family," explained Opel Group CEO Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann. "150 hp and a top speed of 210 km/h are already promising credentials; in combination with the lively handling, precise steering and the exceptional OPC braking system we have all the attributes of a true pocket sportsman. The Adam S is made for fun outings on winding mountainous roads - every switchback is pure pleasure."

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.

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.

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.

Performance chassis and steering

With sporty driving characteristics in mind, the engineers also tuned the performance chassis and the direct, sharp performance steering, always walking and mastering the fine line between aforementioned attributes and driving comfort. The rear axle has been redesigned and a specific spring/damper set-up further enhances the dynamic handling. In the Adam S unlike any other Adam, experienced drivers can further influence their drive by de-activating the Electronic Stability Program (ESP Plus) when pressing the dedicated button on the center console.

With such an active set-up, matching the vehicle's love for curvy roads, braking characteristics are naturally of great importance. Therefore, Adam S' braking system comes from the previous generation Corsa OPC. It features 308 mm ventilated discs in the front and 264 mm discs in the rear. Adam S is equipped standard with 17-inch wheels and 215/45 R 17 tires, and specific 18-inch wheels with propeller-design rims fitted with 225/35 R 18 tires are also available.