14 March 2014, 01:47 PM
Opel has released a promotional video clip for the all-new Astra OPC Extreme. The super powerful hot hatchback comes with extreme aerodynamics package and a lot of power under the hood.
The radical Astra is actually going into production sometime in next year. Some of the highlights include a carbon fiber hood, roof and wheels. There are also sport front seats, a safety rollcage and a carbon fiber-reinforced steering wheel and Schroth 6-point safety belts.
The 2.0 liter turbocharged ga
10 March 2014, 04:13 PM
2014 Opel Astra 1.6 CDTi is now available with pricing starting from £17,635 for the 110HP ecoFLEX model.
The super-smooth and super-quiet new generation engine boasts an impressive 76.3 mpg UK and CO2 emission of just 97 g/km. It also complies with EURO 6 regulations and boasts best-in-class low noise and vibration.
Jerry Ramsdale, organiser of the Fleet World Fleet Show event, commented: “We are delighted with the green emphasis at this year’s Show, which has seen many manufacturers
05 March 2014, 12:15 PM
Opel is currently exhibiting the most powerful Astra called OPC Extreme at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. The twin brother of Vauxhall Astra VXR Extreme comes with the same extremely powerful engine and an aggressive body kit.
The 2.0 liter turbocharged gasoline engine produces 300HP (225 kW). It is connected to a 6-speed manual gearbox sending the power to an LSD (limited-slip differential) at the front wheels. 0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically
26 February 2014, 01:56 PM
Vauxhall is going to exhibit the all-new 2014 Astra VXR Extreme at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, in March. The ultra-hot hatchback comes with extreme body kit and extreme engine.
The 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol has over 300HP (225 kW), which means that is the most powerful front-wheel drive Vauxhall, ever. Derived from last year’s Astra Cup race car that competed in the Nurburgring Endurance Championship, the Extreme model is the lighter, more powerful street-legal race sibling to the cur
30 January 2014, 05:02 PM
It's always exciting to talk about something that's supposed to be the -iest of its kind. That's why when we saw the “Radical Vauxhall Concept Heralds Fastest Production Astra” title, we flinched a bit. Still not resistant enough to sensationalist headings then
But Vauxhall are indeed up to something. Here's the first picture ever (sorry) of the Astra VXR Extreme...concept. It's essentially a “sibling” to the current 280 PS and 400 Nm Astra VXR. We are not good at taking hints. Does that mea
30 July 2013, 10:21 AM
Superchips has announced a tuning program for the powerful hot hatchback – Vauxhall Astra VXR GTC.
Astra VXR GTC is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged direct injection engine – 280HP (206 kW) and 400Nm (296 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 6.0 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).
Stage 1 includes an ECU remap – 23HP (17 kW) at 5,093 RPM and 61Nm (41 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 5.8 seconds. On the road the added punch translates into a sharper, even more exciting drive, wi
24 April 2013, 07:57 AM
WRAPworks has chosen the compact Opel in order to make of it an exquisite creation which will proudly carry the name “Nurburgring Edition”. The foil colors that have bee used in this project are titan-metallic mat as well as high-gloss red and they have been carefully chosen to match the factory logo.
However, in order to foil every tiny detail, the car has been largely disassembled into its component parts. In addition, there was especially developed a high-gloss digital printing in carbon s
19 February 2013, 05:40 PM
Irmscher Opel Astra GTC Sport 45 Special Edition is going to be unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show was just announced by the tuning company. Only 45 units of this special vehicle will be made in order to celebrate the 45th birthday of Irmscher in 2013.
The customization here was created with the aim to enhance the distinctively sporty design of the Opel Astra GTC. Under the hood of the latter works an improved Astra 1.6 Turbo engine, which develops 200 hp (147 kW).
With a lowering of 3
18 January 2013, 01:31 PM
JMS Opel Astra J GTC Coupe is now in the form of a real vehicle after the design concept that the tuning team from JMS has done few months ago. The specialists have eventually built the first example featuring a new tuning kit.
The latter comprises of new front lip spoiler with integrated diffuser, which fits easily with glue and screws onto the series front bumper. This one in turn is only a few centimeters deeper than the original bumper, and this means that side skirts and rear apron aren’
26 November 2012, 08:42 AM
Superchips Vauxhall Astra GTC now has extra performance for its new GM 1.4-litre petrol turbo powerplant. The technicians from Superchips, are offering a great ECU Remapping program, which enhances the 1364cc 120 hp (88 kW) 1.4T motor.
Through chassis dyno and road testing, Superchips has developed a performance Bluefin ECU remap which improves its power output while at the same time retaining factory failsafe protocols and reliability levels.
The Superchips Bluefin ECU remap produces addi
01 August 2012, 11:56 AM
Vauxhall Astra BiTurbo five-door Hatch and Vauxhall Astra BiTurbo Sports Tourer are the new two high performance diesels from the brand. Both are generating 195 horsepower (143 kW) and have 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque.
Both Vauxhalls are the most powerful cars in their class: they offer blistering performance, high levels of practicality and impressive frugality. Their top speed reaches 135mph and can achieve 0-60mph in less than eight seconds.
Despite the boost in performance, they have
15 June 2012, 08:12 PM
The Vauxhall Astra Hatch and Sports Tourer get some work done on the outside. A more “bold and aggressive appearance” is the desired effect or so we've been told. Put in a few words, they have just replaced the grille, relocated the badge, restyled the lower section and the indicators. If you happen to tick the “fog light” box, you'll get the now new ones as well. The back is also somewhat changed but that's not important right now. The real highlight of the story is that a new Astra GTC BiTurbo