
Opel Speedster Orange Maisto 1:18

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Specifications
- Brand
- Opel
- Manufacturer
- Maisto
- Scale
- 1:18
- Material
- Diecast
- Model Condition
- Used Model
- SKU
- 31615
- Year
- 2000
- Era
- 2000s
- Body Type
- Open-Top
- Vehicle Class
- Entry Sports
- Openable Parts
- Yes
- Packaging Condition
- Traces of Storage
- Model Type
- Street Models
- EAN / GTIN
- 090159316152
About the Opel Speedster Orange Maisto 1:18
TL;DR: Maisto's 1:18 diecast Opel Speedster, in orange, reproduces the 2000 lightweight roadster, co-developed with Lotus on Elise-derived aluminum chassis architecture and sold in Britain as the Vauxhall VX220. Entry-tier diecast construction covers this compact mid-engine sports car at an accessible price.
Opel didn't often build genuine lightweight sports cars, which makes the Speedster's shared Lotus underpinnings a genuinely interesting detail for anyone who assumes German mainstream manufacturers stayed out of that segment entirely.
An Accessible Diecast of a Genuinely Underappreciated Roadster
Orange gives this Speedster a lively, attention-grabbing presence, fitting for a car built around driving feel rather than luxury appointments. Doors open on functional hinges typical of the price tier, and the compact, low-slung mid-engine proportions read correctly against the longer overhangs of a front-engine sports car. Interior detail stays simple, with molded bucket seating rather than a mapped dashboard, an honest match for a real car whose cabin was famously spartan in the name of low weight. The model's tight dimensions capture exactly what made the original distinctive on the road: small, light, and purpose-built for handling.
A Genuine Collaboration Few Buyers Noticed
Opel worked with Lotus to bring the Speedster to market, sharing aluminum chassis architecture with the Elise while wrapping it in different, more angular bodywork and selling it under Opel and Vauxhall badges depending on the market. That collaboration gave mainstream General Motors buyers access to genuine lightweight sports car engineering without needing to seek out Lotus directly. On a shelf built around lesser-known enthusiast cars, this Speedster rewards a closer look at its badge.














