In order to generate some buzz for its not-so-captivating fourth-gen multipurpose van, the Zafira Life, Opel has created a concept inspired by that 1980s TV series starring Mr. T and some white dudes that didn’t quite stick around pop culture the same way. Introducing the O-Team Zafira Life. Instead of the black, grey and red colour scheme of the original A-Team’s GMC cargo van, the O-Team Zafira Life wears white on dark blue, with vinyl over the rear windows to create the illusion of a panel van, and a neon yellow stripe and neon highlights on the grille, logo, wheels and throughout the interior. The front-wheel-drive van sits lowered on neon-accented 20-inch alloy wheels, with a front push bar, side sill extensions and, of course, that awesome-by-way-of-ridiculous rear roof spoiler. Speaking of awesomely ridiculous, the O-Team Zafira Life is powered by a 2.0-litre diesel engine that makes 177 horsepower and 295 lb.-ft. of torque but, thanks to a sound module “with the vocal chords of a V8 petrol engine” and a specially made tailpipe, sings like the original cargo van. The O-version is actually more powerful than the original A-make, too, as the OG GMC V8 made just 160 horsepower and 250 lb.-ft. of torque. Ultimately, it’s not actually for sale, but does serve its purpose of demonstrating the mod-friendly nature of Opel’s cargo van. Pity the fool who doesn’t see that.
Origin: Opel created a slick new version of the ‘A-Team’ van