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Launched in 2012, the latest Opel Astra OPC (Vauxhall Astra VXR in the UK) is one of the most powerful hot-hatches on sale today – currently, it's topped by the premium models from Audi, BMW and Mercedes. Powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that develops 276 hp (280PS) and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque, the Astra OPC is able to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6 seconds and reach a top speed of 250km/h (155mph). Read more »
- Next Opel Astra Opc / Vauxhall Astra Vxr May Switch To 1.6-liter Turbo
The upcoming Opel Astra OPC and Vauxhall Astra VXR hot hatches may ditch the current 2-liter turbo engine for a smaller unit, claims a new report. Read more »...
- New 192hp 2.0-liter Biturbo Diesel Now Available On Astra 5d And Sports Tourer Wagon
Opel and its sister company Vauxhall are expanding the availability of the firm's new 2.0-liter BiTurbo CDTI diesel engine in the recently updated Astra range. First offered on the Astra GTC three-door hatch, the oil-burner is now available for...
- New Opel Astra Opc / Vauxhall Vxr Vs. Renault Megane Rs 265 Cup
The new Opel Astra OPC, otherwise known as the Vauxhall Astra VXR, is the latest arrival in the European hot hatch segment. If there's one model it has to beat - aside from the ever-popular VW Golf GTI, it is the highly regarded Renault Megane RS...
- Opel Shows More Of Its 276hp Astra Opc Hot Hatch
After the new Mokka shots [pun intended], Opel's Geneva Motor Show presentation continues with some fresh pictures of the brand-new Astra GTC, which will be marketed as the Vauxhall Astra VXR in the United Kingdom. The most powerful (regular production)...
- Official: Hot Opel Astra Opc / Vauxhall Astra Vxr Gets 280 Ponies, On Sale In 2012
It’s finally official; the production version of the most powerful model in the new Astra GTC range that will be marketed as the Opel Astra OPC in mainland Europe and as the Vauxhall Astra VXR in Britain. These pictures show the Vauxhall model...
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OPC Boss Volker Strycek Drives and Talks About the Astra OPC
Launched in 2012, the latest Opel Astra OPC (Vauxhall Astra VXR in the UK) is one of the most powerful hot-hatches on sale today – currently, it's topped by the premium models from Audi, BMW and Mercedes. Powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that develops 276 hp (280PS) and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque, the Astra OPC is able to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6 seconds and reach a top speed of 250km/h (155mph). Read more »
- Next Opel Astra Opc / Vauxhall Astra Vxr May Switch To 1.6-liter Turbo
The upcoming Opel Astra OPC and Vauxhall Astra VXR hot hatches may ditch the current 2-liter turbo engine for a smaller unit, claims a new report. Read more »...
- New 192hp 2.0-liter Biturbo Diesel Now Available On Astra 5d And Sports Tourer Wagon
Opel and its sister company Vauxhall are expanding the availability of the firm's new 2.0-liter BiTurbo CDTI diesel engine in the recently updated Astra range. First offered on the Astra GTC three-door hatch, the oil-burner is now available for...
- New Opel Astra Opc / Vauxhall Vxr Vs. Renault Megane Rs 265 Cup
The new Opel Astra OPC, otherwise known as the Vauxhall Astra VXR, is the latest arrival in the European hot hatch segment. If there's one model it has to beat - aside from the ever-popular VW Golf GTI, it is the highly regarded Renault Megane RS...
- Opel Shows More Of Its 276hp Astra Opc Hot Hatch
After the new Mokka shots [pun intended], Opel's Geneva Motor Show presentation continues with some fresh pictures of the brand-new Astra GTC, which will be marketed as the Vauxhall Astra VXR in the United Kingdom. The most powerful (regular production)...
- Official: Hot Opel Astra Opc / Vauxhall Astra Vxr Gets 280 Ponies, On Sale In 2012
It’s finally official; the production version of the most powerful model in the new Astra GTC range that will be marketed as the Opel Astra OPC in mainland Europe and as the Vauxhall Astra VXR in Britain. These pictures show the Vauxhall model...