Instead, drivers can control functions on a central touchpad or speak to an artificial intelligence, which is reminiscent of KITT. The automaker claims the system would even learn an owner's habits.
The two-seat interior is simple and allows for lots of natural light. The windshield rises over the occupants to the roof to create and unbroken view out of the coupe. The instrument panel also acts as a structural part of the chassis to support the skeletal A-pillars. The superb visibility would probably make it easy to hit apexes precisely in this sports coupe.
The instruments are similarly functional but minimalist. The pods that flank the steering wheel are rearview monitors to replace traditional mirrors. In front of the driver, the left display always shows the vehicle's speed and revs, but the one on the right can adapt to show the navigation map, fuel consumption, or g-force figures.
Siri has enough problems understanding what you want on your phone, so it's hard to imagine voice-controlled artificial intelligence working in a car. However, Opel claims the vehicle would learn a driver's preferences for music, routes, and the temperature. It could also warn owners about safety concerns like other vehicles a person hadn't noticed yet.
The GT Concept debuts publicly at the Geneva Motor Show in March, and Opel claims this simple shape might inspire future models. We're curious to get a better look at its proportions in Switzerland.
