# Turbocharged City Cars The Opel Adam S Has An Upgraded Chassis and Engine By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-09-25 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opel-adam-s References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/opel-adam-s-hatch/33927/) & [media.opel](http://media.opel.com/media/intl/en/opel/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/intl/en/2014/opel/09-17-adam-s.html) The [Opel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opel-rocks-electric-extreme-concept) Adam S is a city car that takes the standard Adam car to the next level by giving it an upgraded chassis, not to mention a [turbocharged 1.4-liter ECOTEC engine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-gr-yaris-aero-performance). The new turbocharged motor produces 110 KiloWatts, equivalent to 150 horsepower. This motor will send the car from a stationary position to 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds, faster than its predecessor. As it is turbocharged, the Adam S also provides 70% more torque than its predecessor, with its extra power and torque channeled through a manual six-speed gearbox. Despite these impressive performance specs, the vehicle still provides a [good fuel economy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-twingo-etech-electric-prototype) of 37 miles per gallon. The Opel Adam S will be available in showrooms in early 2015, with interested customers able to place pre-orders in November. Opel hasn't yet revealed the price of the vehicle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upgraded Chassis:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new lightweight and stronger materials for car chassis to improve performance and fuel efficiency. - **Turbocharged Engines:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the development of more efficient and powerful turbocharged engines to enhance speed and performance in city cars. - **Improved Fuel Economy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative technologies and alternative fuels to further improve the fuel economy of city cars. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Automakers can invest in research and development to integrate advanced technologies and materials into city cars. - **Materials Science:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Materials scientists can work on developing lightweight and stronger materials for use in automotive chassis. - **Alternative Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Alternative energy companies can focus on developing and implementing technologies that improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions in city cars. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Charged Electric Hatchbacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r5-turbo.md) - [Turbocharged British Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourcylinder-car.md) - [Adventurous Pint-Sized EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opel-rocks-electric-extreme-concept.md) - [Reimagined Compact EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-ev.md) - [Compact Italian EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2022-abarth-500-ev.md) - [All-Electric Tiny Crossover Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-aceman.md) - [Sporty Four-Cylinder Hatchbacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-integra.md) - [Extended Range Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-vauxhall-mokka.md) - [Monstrously Powerful Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerful-hybrid-suv.md)