Opel Junior
Overview
Manufacturer	Opel
Production	1983 ( Concept Car)
Model years	1983
Designer	Hideo Kodama [1] Chris Bangle Gert Hildebrand
Body and chassis
Class	Supermini ( B)
Body style	3 door hatchback
Layout	FF layout
Related	Opel Corsa
Powertrain
Engine	1.2 L (petrol)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,220 mm (87.4 in)
Length	3,410 mm (134.3 in)
Width	1,570 mm (61.8 in)
Height	1,450 mm (57.1 in)
Kerb weight	650 kg (1,433 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Opel Romaner
Successor	Opel Adam (2012)

The Opel Junior is a concept car designed and produced by the German automobile manufacturer Opel. It was first shown to the public at the 1983 Frankfurt Motor Show in September 1983. ^[2] The small 3.41 m (134.3 in) long three door supermini was powered by a 1.2 L petrol engine, developing 55 bhp (41 kW; 56 PS). ^[3]

It featured a particularly low drag coefficient of Cd=0.31, and a low kerb weight of 650 kg (1,430 lb). The interior design was modular, with the dashboard elements being removable, such as the stereo and clock, and the seat covers could be used as sleeping bags. The design of the Opel Junior was based on the Opel Corsa, and it was a three door hatchback (two door, front engine).

The nameplate Junior was used as the codename for the Opel Adam, which was released in the end of 2012. ^[4] The Adam’s official name was released in April 2012. ^[5]

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