Hidden in the cockpits of Opel cars shark figure It is reflected in almost every model. This cult signature seems to continue in new models as well.

Everyone is curious about this detail, which is not overlooked by many users. Does it have any meaning or is it just a drawn and cult symbol? Let’s explore it together.

If we look at the history of the Opel brand, this symbol occupies a very important place.

While Opel’s flagships, Kadett, Admiral and Kapitän, have pleased car enthusiasts with their unique designs in the past, it also showcased the brand’s maritime connection. Creatures below the surface of the sea also occasionally In the designs of Opel took place.

In 1970, the sporty couple model Manta proudly wore the logo in the shape of a stingray.

Designers, who attach great importance to the design of this emblematic logo that integrates with Manta, have been interested in the shark logo for more than 15 years. Karim Giordimaina, Design Director, “It all started 17 years ago and has grown into a true cult” He expressed this with his words.

Was the shark actually a childhood idea?

On a Sunday in 2004 Opel designer Dietmar Fingerwas drawing a design for the new model Corsa. While he was drawing the side wall of the glove box, his son approached him, looked at the sketch he had made and asked his father why he hadn’t drawn a shark.

Finger, warm to the idea, suddenly found himself drawing a shark. So, A cult figure from Opel designed the shark icon. Later, with this symbol, Opel started mass production.

An idea conceived by a small child has today become the masterpiece of a world-famous car brand.

Since then, the success story of the Opel Shark began. In the following years, this design became indispensable for Opel. So Opel Adam From Opel Astra, Opel Crossland and Opel Grandland X to Opel Insignia in other models the shark figure showed itself gradually. At least one shark has been inside the vehicles since then.

The shark motif is hidden in the new designs.

With the introduction of new models, one also wonders where the shark design is. However, designers use this icon in every vehicle. they try to keep it a secret. People usually find this design by encountering it, not searching.

This interesting and sweet design, identified with Opel, has always been more or less It will continue to appear hidden on Opel models. Since they are hidden, it is up to us to find them in interior designs.