Irmscher

Irmscher has retained close links to the Opel company by operating the factory team in many European and German automobile competitions, including the Ascona B i400 rally car, the Vectra touring car, the Astra DTM car and the Omega V8Star Series car. This has led them to design and manufacture parts for Chevrolet, the Cadillac CTS and wheels for the GM based SAAB models, although these are much rarer than the Opel parts. Their distinctive customised parts include alloy wheels, bodykits and exhausts as well as various interior fittings.

• Name — Irmscher Automobilbau GmbH & Co KG • Type — GmbH & Co KG • Industry — Automotive • Founder — Günther Irmscher Sr. • Hq Location City — Remshalden • Hq Location Country — Germany • Key People — Günther Irmscher, CEO • Products — Cars • Num Employees — 150 • Website — irmscher.com

Since 1993, Irmscher has been building their own replica of the Lotus Seven. Initially, the vehicle bore the model name Seventy Seven (1993-2004). Towards its latter years it was known as the Irmscher 7 (2004-2012). Power comes from Opel-sourced four-cylinder units. Choices include: 115 hp or 150 hp (NA-spec); 240 hp or 284 hp (Turbo).

• In 1989, Irmscher introduced the Irmscher GT, equipped with a 3.6L I-6 engine and marketed it as a 2+2 seater sports coupe. • In 1989, Irmscher collaborated with Isuzu to produce the Isuzu Trooper Bighorn model in Irmscher-S and Irmscher-R trims. The modifications only limited to cosmetic changes. • In 2002, the company presented the Inspiro concept at the Geneva Motor Show. The roadster was fitted with a fettled X30XE 3.0L V6 from the Opel Omega B. • In 2008, commemorating Irmscher's 40th anniversary, the Opel GT/Saturn Sky based GT i40 was introduced with a 6.0L V8 engine. • In 2011, a purely electrically operated variant of the Irmscher Roadster named Irmscher 7 Selectra was presented at the Geneva Motor Show.