Opel Performance Center

Opel Performance Center (OPC) is a division of the German automobile manufacturer Opel, initially set up as a subsidiary in 1997. The main focus of OPC is the development of performance derivatives of the Opel range, such as the hot hatch Corsa OPC and Astra OPC.

Opel Performance Center
Company typeDivision
Industry
  • Vehicle engineering
FoundedRüsselsheim, Germany (1997 (1997))
Defunct2022
HeadquartersRüsselsheim, Germany
Key people
Volker Strycek, Managing Director
Products
OwnerStellantis
ParentOpel
Websiteopel-opc.ie

The OPC name is also used in some motorsport activities such as the VLN. In the United Kingdom, where Opel vehicles are sold under the Vauxhall marque, the VXR name is used instead. Former DTM racer Volker Strycek is managing director of Opel Performance Center.

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