opel model in gm

opeled69 · 10-15-2005

I was a litle confused as to where in the forums to post this,
just wondered if anyone out there has a lis of GM cars that were or are re badged opels??

BQS4 · 10-15-2005

Two that come to mind right off the bat are the mid 90's pontiac LeMans, which was a Kadett E? (correct me if I'm wrong) and the recent Cadillac Catera, which is an Opel Omega

heimue · 11-02-2005

Not correcting, but confirming: Kadett E (1984 - 1991) is correct. The LeMans was available from 1988 - 1991 as a 1.6 Liter, and only in 1990 as a 2.0 Liter model. If they had only decided to put the 2.0-16V in the Pontiac...

jlthunder · 11-02-2005

I saw the opposite. I saw an Opel Mini van in a picture from Europe which was a rebadged Chevy Ventre, Pontiac Montana and Oldsmobile sillouette.

RallyBob · 11-02-2005

Originally Posted by heimue

If they had only decided to put the 2.0-16V in the Pontiac...

Hmm, I've been wondering how well a 2.2 Ecotec would fit into a Pontiac Lemans/Kadett E chassis.

kwilford · 11-02-2005

While it is a bit more than "re-badged", the Saturn "L" Series (LS200 and LS300, and the later models which I forget their nomenclature) were essentially re-skinned Opel Vectra's, with the same platform and suspension, and even the Opel engine. My mom has an LW300 (the wagon) and while it is a bit boring to look at (to say the least!) it does go like heck...

heimue · 11-02-2005

Originally Posted by RallyBob

Hmm, I've been wondering how well a 2.2 Ecotec would fit into a Pontiac Lemans/Kadett E chassis.

The motor fits in fine, but you also have to use a gear box fitting to the 2.2. The new Ecotec and the "old" 1.8/2.0 Ecotecs use different bellhousings.

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opeled69 opel Ed's repair Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: cusick wa 99119 Posts: 10	Unanswered: opel model in gm I was a litle confused as to where in the forums to post this, just wondered if anyone out there has a lis of GM cars that were or are re badged opels??

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BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,027 Real Name: Gene Provided Answers: 12	Two that come to mind right off the bat are the mid 90's pontiac LeMans, which was a Kadett E? (correct me if I'm wrong) and the recent Cadillac Catera, which is an Opel Omega __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon"

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heimue "The Jägermeister" Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Newnan, GA - greater ATL area Posts: 1,515 Provided Answers: 3	Not correcting, but confirming: Kadett E (1984 - 1991) is correct. The LeMans was available from 1988 - 1991 as a 1.6 Liter, and only in 1990 as a 2.0 Liter model. If they had only decided to put the 2.0-16V in the Pontiac... __________________ One 2.0-16V Opel is not enough

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jlthunder 1000 Post Club Join Date: May 2003 Location: Salfordville, PA Posts: 2,143 Real Name: Jeff	I saw the opposite. I saw an Opel Mini van in a picture from Europe which was a rebadged Chevy Ventre, Pontiac Montana and Oldsmobile sillouette. __________________ 1972 Opel GT, Owner since 1983 2001 Saab 9-5 SE 3.0 Turbo V6 Weeeeeeeeeee!!! 1973 GT, Parted out, R.I.P. 1968 Kadette, Owner since 2006, Sold, 28 June 2008

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kwilford Über OpelGT.com Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,087 Real Name: Keith Wilford Provided Answers: 4	While it is a bit more than "re-badged", the Saturn "L" Series (LS200 and LS300, and the later models which I forget their nomenclature) were essentially re-skinned Opel Vectra's, with the same platform and suspension, and even the Opel engine. My mom has an LW300 (the wagon) and while it is a bit boring to look at (to say the least!) it does go like heck... __________________ Keith Wilford working on my '71 GT and '75 SportWagon

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