Called Adam Rocks S, the Fiat 500-fighting hatchback gains a turbocharged 1.4-liter EcoTec four-cylinder engine rated at 150 horsepower and 162 lb-ft. of torque. Linked to a six-speed manual transmission, the Rocks S reaches 62 mph from a stop in 8.5 seconds – about a second and a half faster than the standard Rocks – and tops out at 130 mph.
Gas mileage checks in at nearly 40 mpg in a mixed European cycle.
The latest member of the Adam family benefits from a stiffer sport-tuned suspension and upgraded brakes on all four corners. Additionally, the ESP system can be turned off, a feature that is not available on the standard Rocks.
Visually, the S stands out from the stock Adam Rocks thanks to minor upgrades like deeper rear bumper with an oval exhaust outlet and a sizable roof-mounted spoiler borrowed from the Adam S. Buyers can choose from 11 paint colors, while the power-retractable soft top can be ordered in one of five shades.
The 2015 Opel Adam Rocks S will make its public debut next week at the International Amsterdam Motorshow. It will land in showrooms across Europe shortly after, but Opel has not announced how much of a premium it will carry over the standard Adam Rocks.
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