New Astra OPC

[Seether]

Prepare yourselves for an OPC Forum onslaught once this is released.

:facepalm:

Opel and Vauxhall have announced plans to introduce a variety of new models at the Geneva Motor Show.

First and foremost, the companies will unveil the highly-anticipated Astra OPC / VXR. It features an aggressive body kit and a turbocharged 2.0-liter with 280 PS (206 kW / 277 hp) and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque. Other highlights include High Performance Struts (HiPerStruts), a FlexRide chassis and lightweight bucket seats.


Read more: http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020840899/astra-opcvxr-heads-opels-geneva-line-up#ixzz1m0BN8PSZ

 

[moranor@axis]

is it Fwd? sure as hell hope not with 400Nm...

 

[Seether]

is it Fwd? sure as hell hope not with 400Nm...

Do Opel know anything else??

:fencelook:

 

[moranor@axis]

thats going to be fun.............. nooot :rollsmile:

 

[herr bmw]

leave it for the gti boys to sort out

 

[WyKiD]

I would not be so quick to dismiss these cars. Having owned an Astra OPC H, can confidently say these cars are pretty potent hot hatches. Yes I know all the talk of excessive "torque steer" etc but that is what made it such an exciting car to drive(it really was not that bad). It demands your attention when driving if this is not for you than you always have the Golf Gti, engage D sit back and enjoy the cruise.

Looking forward to the new one, sure to be epic...

 

[Bayn46]

Wonder what price it will come in at. Interested to see what market it competes with. Knowing a new gti costs close to 400k, this thing is probably going to be a stupid price.

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[figjam]

yes it's fwd... what a bummer!!

 

[Seether]

Looks like things are heading the 4wd way. Even the new 135i will be released in an xdrive option. (Wonder if that is for overseas clients only?)

 

[Twinz]

I always like the OPC looks, just a pity they are so slow :=):

This little monster will be real fun :thumbs:

 

[kabal]

that car looks great :fencelook:
infact, all the cars (top of the range/hot hatch models) in this segment look great.
this is close 2nd to megane in looks department IMO....

 

[Seether]

that car looks great :fencelook:
infact, all the cars (top of the range/hot hatch models) in this segment look great.
this is close 2nd to megane in looks department IMO....

+1

altho that Golf R is something else in the flesh too. Photos dont do it justice.

 

[Bayn46]

Glad to see these are coming out with some decent tech, going twin scroll turbo. Does look good though :thumbs:

 

[ChrisBrand]

Wow thats a fantastic looking car.

 

[Prev]

I also like the look of this car :rollsmile:

 

[zama]

This does look very nice :fencelook:

 

[DarkAvatar]

is it Fwd? sure as hell hope not with 400Nm...

Do Opel know anything else??

:fencelook:

LOL !!

Yeah you better hide....

Ever heard of the "Car of the year" award ?? Insignia 4wd. Opel did a 4wd calibra back in the early 90's as well :fishwack:

 

[FaSTandFurious]

Nice car this

 

[Yuvan]

Thats HOT :thumbs:

 

[Raybimmer]

Coming soon to a hedge near you ...:roflol::roflol: