It seems that Opel could use some better marketing these days and so does their new Insignia. Prepared to race, the new Opel Insignia OPC (or Vauxhall Insignia VXR) features a bespoke chassis, a 2.8 liter V6 single, twin-scroll turbocharged ECOTEC engine and some stylish 19- or 20-inch wheels. Capable of putting out a good 325 hp. the little beast sprints 0 to 60 mph in 5.8 seconds and a max speed of 155mph, the new Insignia OPC definitely made room for itself into our hearts. We’ll get to see it in detail from May 8th at the Barcelona Motor Show, so stay tuned.

For those who are waiting for their first clear look of the Opel Insignia OPC, here are surely the best possible pics of the vehicle captured since date. This one in blue was taking a testing stroll on the famous Nürburgring and it is being said that the lap around the circuit was done in just eight minutes. The car is being rumored to have an engine with 300+ horsepower, a pretty big step up from 2.8-liter V6 turbo Opel Vectra with 255 hp. With Brembo brakes to handle the extra pace on offer, the unveiling of the Insignia OPC is expected soon enough. When that does happen, we will see it without those black tapes, in its entire beauty. [via WCF]