Opel Adam

This article deals with the small car from Opel Automobile GmbH; for the vehicle manufacturer of the same name, see Adam Opel .

Opel
Adam
Production period:	11/2012–05/2019
Class :	Microcar
Body versions :	Station wagon
Engines:	Petrol engines : 1.0–1.4 liters (51–110 kW)
Length:	3698-3747 mm
Width:	1720 mm
Height:	1484-1493 mm
Wheelbase :	2311 mm
Empty weight :	1086-1178 kg
Previous model	none
successor	none

Stars in the Euro NCAP - Crash Test (2013)

The Adam (pronunciation used by the manufacturer: [ ˈædəm ]) is a small car made by the automobile manufacturer Opel . In the UK it is offered as the Vauxhall Adam.

The car was presented to the public on September 22, 2012 to celebrate the company's 150th anniversary. Production of the demonstration cars began at the end of November 2012, while regular series production started on January 10, 2013. The official start of sales was January 19, 2013. The vehicle is named after the company's founder Adam Opel .

The Adam was assembled in the Opel factory in Eisenach , in which 190 million euros were invested.

In autumn 2018 it was announced that the Adam, along with Opel Karl and Opel Cascada , will be discontinued by the end of 2019 at the latest. The cost-intensive production is supposed to be a reason for Adam. Because of the lower sales figures compared to its brother Corsa , it should not have a successor.

On May 3, 2019, the last Adam rolled off the production line, as did his brother Corsa. It was assumed that warehouse vehicles would be available by the end of 2019.

history

The Opel Adam is based on the shortened GM SCCS platform , which is used in the 3rd generation Corsa D and Fiat Punto (Type 199) , among others ; the Adam is only made with two doors. When it was presented in March 2013 at the Geneva Motor Show , the Adam Rocks with a folding roof was also presented.

The small car is “characterized by design and personalization” (Opel) and should therefore set itself apart from other models of the brand. The nameplate was therefore not placed at the rear, but on the C-pillars . The roof can be ordered in a different color.

The headliner is available in various decors, for example literally as a sky (Sky) , in a checkerboard pattern (Go) or with a starry sky created by 63 light-emitting diodes (Stars) , the latter until 2018. The dashboard is - similar to the Fiat 500 - made of different materials to match the exterior color; this concept continues up to the cap of the radio remote control.

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  Rear view

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  Lettering on the bottom of the C-pillar

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  cockpit

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  Radio remote control

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  Go headlining , printed with a checkerboard pattern

Interfaces to current smartphones are integrated as standard and uploaded to the on-board computer. From the beginning, one is voice control available.

At times over 90,000 variants were possible with the Adam. After the takeover of Opel by PSA in 2017, equipment that was selected by less than 1% of customers was removed from the range to limit costs.

Even if the Adam was not free from recalls with six recalls up to the beginning of September 2017, it is otherwise successful in terms of quality: According to the TÜV report 2017, over 94% of the vehicles of this type are free of defects after three years, which means that the Adam here is its competitor Mini has overtaken.

Equipment lines

The Adam started with the equipment variants Adam , Jam , Glam and Slam .

• Adam: basic version

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  Front view

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  Instrument panel in basic equipment

The standard equipment of the Adam has a radio, electric windows and exterior mirrors, daytime running lights , ABS , ESP , rear seats that can be folded down in parts, central locking , chrome decor in the interior and power steering with the so-called city mode, in which the power steering assistance is significantly greater.

• Jam: higher quality version

The Adam of the Jam line also includes air conditioning , cruise control , on-board computer , leather steering wheel, height and length adjustable steering column, aluminum wheels as well as a CD radio and a hands-free system as standard. This line will be standard equipment in autumn 2018.

• Glam: luxurious version (October 31, 2018 no longer in the configurator)

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  Opel Adam 1.4 Glam

The Glam also had automatic air conditioning , LED daytime running lights and a panoramic glass roof as standard .

In autumn 2018, the panorama glass roof on the Adam 120 years can be configured; The latter is also available as an open air system with a three-layer electric fabric sliding roof.

• Slam : sporty version

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  Adam 1.4 Slam , rear view

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  Opel Adam S (2015-2019)

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  Slam , instrument panel

This equipment also has heavily tinted heat protection glazing in the rear, partial leather, larger aluminum wheels, LED taillights and a sports suspension . The panoramic glass roof is a chargeable option. In 2014, the Adam S with the 110 kW (150 PS) 1.4-liter turbo engine, more powerful brakes (front from the Corsa OPC) and rear roof spoiler was added to it.

In autumn 2018, the slam can no longer be found in the configurator.

• Rocks : added July 2014; Variant with off-road look and folding roof (no longer configurable since it was discontinued)

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  Adam Rocks (as Vauxhall)

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  Adam Rocks , side view

In addition to plastic planks and an underrun protection, the Rocks has 1.5 cm more ground clearance. The folding roof has three layers and can be opened and closed electrically up to a speed of 140 km / h; From January 2015 it was also offered for the Adam without increased ground clearance.

The Rocks S with the 110 kW (150 hp) 1.4-liter turbo engine and rear roof spoiler was also available since 2017 .

In addition, equipment called Extreme is offered, with decorative elements for interior and exterior mirrors, for example, as well as grill clasp, and in some cases also for the wheels and interior.

The following equipment versions were another variant:

• Black : with black roof, black rims and black exterior mirrors
• White : with a white roof, white wheels and white exterior mirrors
• Twisted : colored combinations for mirrors, grill clasp and interior as well as matching light alloy wheels.

Limited special edition 2014

A special edition with a cappuccino look limited to 750 vehicles was offered by the coffee dealer Tchibo from September 10, 2014 in order to attract new groups of buyers. The Jam model was available in coffee brown with a white roof with a 55 kW (70 hp) 1.2-liter gasoline engine, air conditioning and special accessories at a price of 13,990 euros.

Note: In autumn 2018, the cost price for the Adam Jam uni in the color Mandarina Orange is at a similar level at € 14,035.

Picture gallery

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  Trunk

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  Engine compartment of the 1.2 liter engine with 70 hp

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  "Flexfix" for a bicycle

Technical specifications

The three-cylinder 1.0-EDIT engine

Initially, the Adam was offered with the 1.2 and 1.4 liter petrol engines already known from the Corsa D , which covered a power range from 51 kW (70 PS) to 74 kW (100 PS). These are only coupled to a 5-speed manual transmission .

With the 1.4 LPG Ecoflex, Opel launched a LPG version of the Adam in August 2013. This has an output of 64 kW (87 hp) and consumes 6.9 liters of liquid gas per 100 kilometers.

As of July 2014, was a newly developed, modern all-aluminum three-cylinder gasoline engine and of about one liter capacity. a. with gasoline direct injection , turbocharger , variable valve control, water pump that works as required, two-stage oil pump, balance shaft and acoustic insulation. It is connected to a newly designed six-speed gearbox which, at 37 kg, is also 30% lighter than its predecessor.

The top model Adam S , which can be ordered from November 18, 2014 at prices from 18,690 euros, had a 1.4 liter four-cylinder turbo engine with an output of 110 kW (150 hp) and a torque of 220 Nm.

As of November 2014, all engines offered met the requirements of Euro 6 .

A diesel engine was not planned due to the higher weight.

Parameters	1.0 EDIT 1	1.0 EDIT 1	1.2 (ecoFLEX)	1.4 (ecoFLEX)	1.4 LPG ecoFLEX	1.4 (ecoFLEX)	1.4 Turbo (ecoFLEX)
Construction period	07 / 2014–05 / 2019		01/2013–05/2019		07/2013–05/2019	01/2013–05/2019	11/2014–05/2019
Engine characteristics
Engine identification	B10XFL	B10XFT	A12XEL / B12XEL	A14XEL / B14XEL		A14XER / B14XER / D14XER	B14NEH
Engine type	R3 petrol engine		R4 petrol engine
Mixture preparation	Direct petrol injection		Manifold injection
Engine charging	turbocharger		-				turbocharger
Displacement	999 cm³		1229 cc	1398 cc			1364 cc
power	66 kW (90 PS) at 4000 rpm	85 kW (115 PS) at 5200 rpm	51 kW (69 PS) at 5600 rpm	64 kW (87 PS) at 6000 rpm		74 kW (100 PS) at 6000 rpm	110 kW (150 hp) at 4900-5500 rpm
Torque	170 Nm at 1800-3700 rpm	170 Nm at 1800-4500 rpm	115 Nm at 4000 rpm	130 Nm at 4000 rpm	125 Nm at 4000 rpm	130 Nm at 4000 rpm	220 Nm at 2750-4500 rpm
Power transmission
Drive, as standard	Front wheel drive
Gearbox, as standard	6-speed manual transmission		5-speed manual transmission				6-speed manual transmission
Gearbox, optional	-			5-speed Easytronic	-	-	-
Front suspension	MacPherson struts , wishbones
Rear suspension	Twist beam axle
Brakes	Disc brakes at the front, drum brakes at the rear						Front disc brakes ventilated 16 inches, 15 inch rear disc brakes
steering	Pinion and rack
Readings
Top speed	180 km / h	196 km / h	165 km / h	176 km / h		185 km / h	210 km / h
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h	11.9 s	9.9 s	14.9 s	12.5 s	12.9 s	11.5 s	8.5 s
Elasticity, 80–120 km / h in 5th gear	13.2 s	10.9 s	26.8 s	17.8 s	18.4 s	17.8 s	7.9 s
Fuel consumption over 100 km (combined)	(4.2 l super)	(4.9 l super)	5.3 l super (4.9 l super)	5.3 l super (5.0 l super)	5.5 l super 6.9 l LPG	5.3 l super (5.0 l super)	(5.9 l super plus)
CO 2 emissions (combined)	(99 g / km)	(114 g / km)	124 g / km (115 g / km)	125 g / km (118 g / km)	112 g / km	125 g / km (118 g / km)	139 g / km
Emission standard according to EU classification	until 06/2018 Euro 6, then Euro 6d-TEMP		until 11/2014 Euro 5, until 04/2018 Euro 6, then Euro 6d-TEMP				until 06/2018 Euro 6, then Euro 6d-TEMP

¹ EDIT - ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo

• Values ​​in brackets apply to vehicles with a start-stop system

Motorsport

• Adam Cup

The Adam Cup was presented by Opel in November 2012, it is a rally conversion based on the Opel Adam for its own brand cup. In Germany, the brand championship bears the name: ADAC -Opel-Rallye-Cup and is held together with ADAC. Originally a starting field of 20 participants was planned here, which was increased to 24 participants due to the large run on the starting places.

At the beginning of March 2013 a collaboration with the FFSA was announced in order to also organize an Adam Cup in France with 17 participants. The vehicles are built by Holzer-Motorsport , have a 1.6-liter naturally aspirated engine with around 103 kW and a sequential 5-speed gearbox from Sadev with a mechanical multi- disc limited slip differential.

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  Opel Adam R2 Concept (2013)

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  Sports version according to R2 rally regulations

Technical specifications

model	1.6 Ecotec 16V	Adam R2 (1.6-l-16V four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine with racing pistons and variable camshaft adjustment)
Number of cylinders	R4	R4
Displacement (cm³)	1598	1598
Max. Power (kW / PS)	103/140 at 6500	140/190 at 7750
Max. Torque (Nm)	160 at 4700	190 at 6200
Top speed (km / h)	Up to 185
Tank capacity	42 liters
Price excluding VAT.	24,900 euros

At the Geneva Motor Show 2013, Opel presented the Adam R2 study for the FIA R2 rally regulations; it is largely based on the Adam Cup , but the 1.6-liter naturally aspirated engine has an output of 136 kW (185 hp) and a torque of 190 Nm.

Registration numbers

Between 2013 and 2019, 154,067 Adam were newly registered in Germany. 2015 was the most successful sales year with 23,590 units.

Source: Federal Motor Transport Authority

Web links

Commons : Opel Adam  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

• Official manufacturer website
• Illustrated report on the vehicle , auto motor und sport from July 11, 2012, available on November 2, 2018.
• Pictures and reports fan page

Individual evidence

1. ↑ The official website of The European New Car Assessment Program - Euro NCAP .
2. ↑ ^{a b} eisenachonline.de: Official start of production for the Opel Adam , accessed on January 14, 2013.
3. ^ Opel Adam 2013: Name for small car "Junior" finally official. In: autozeitung.de. May 8, 2012, accessed June 20, 2017 . 
4. ↑ ^{a b c} motor-talk.de, The fleet Adam will soon be Opel history , accessed on November 1, 2018.
5. ↑ handelsblatt.com of October 9, 2018, Opel: Adam, Cascada and Karl models are being discontinued
6. ↑ bild.de of October 29, 2018, since November 2, 2018 forwarding to Bild.de, Aus for the Opel Adam , accessed on November 2, 2018.
7. ↑ The Opel Adam from Eisenach is history. In: Thuringian General. May 4, 2019, accessed May 5, 2019 . 
8. ↑ ^{a b c} auto motor und sport from July 11, 2012: From 2013 the Mini-Opel will ride the Up-Attack (including captions), accessed on July 9, 2013.
9. ↑ ^{a b} opel.de of February 18, 2013, Opel with four world premieres at the Geneva Motor Show (archived version), accessed on October 31, 2018.
10. ↑ ^{a b} Prices Opel Adam at the Paris Motor Show 2012 - autobild.de . (from September 27, 2012; including subtitles of the images)
11. ↑ MDR.de/Thüringen from January 10, 2018, Opel restricts variety at Adam , accessed on November 2, 2018.
12. ↑ sueddeutsche.de from September 5, 2017, Opel Adam does well in the main inspection . Süddeutsche Zeitung , September 5, 2017, accessed on August 13, 2020 .  .
13. ↑ autobild.de from September 22, 2017, Is Opel building the better Mini? , accessed November 2, 2018.
14. ↑ ^{a b c d e} Configurator of the Adam on November 2, 2018
15. ↑ ^{a b} motor-talk.de Opels Adam is also a rocker a heartthrob , 5th gear: The worth knowing , accessed on November 2, 2018 .
16. ↑ ^{a b} auto-motor-und-sport.de of January 21, 2015, 150 HP in Adam - not just for Eva , accessed on November 2, 2018.
17. ↑ ^{a b} vau-max.de of March 4, 2014, 1.4-liter turbo and performance chassis in the ADAM S , accessed on November 1, 2018.
18. ↑ autogazette.de of September 4, 2014, Opel Adam Rocks: Auf Rejuvenation , accessed on November 2, 2018.
19. ↑ autozeitung.de from August 8, 2017, Opel Adam Rocks S: Price and Motor, Rock-ability , accessed on November 1, 2018
20. ↑ ADAC-Motorwelt, issue 10, October 2014
21. ↑ Opel's smallest even more economical: Adam now also runs on LPG - autosmotor.de, August 22, 2013 .
22. ↑ opel.at of February 17, 2014, premiere for the new Opel three-cylinder turbo in Geneva , accessed on August 26, 2018.
23. ↑ autonews.com: New Opel minicar set to debut small engine co-developed with China's SAIC (English)
24. ^ Opel Adam S: That costs the little athlete . Archived from the original on November 21, 2014. Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved November 19, 2014. 
25. ↑ Opel Magazine