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The new Astra VXR/OPC is set to be released in 2010. Details are still scarce about this emerging concept but it is set to take on its main rivals the Golf GTi and the focus ST at their own game.
The hot hatch will get a sportier body kit compared to the regular version resulting in a much lower ground clearance and ultimately improving the performance of the car. A set of 19 inch wheels and eye catching exterior colors help finish the look. The sporty theme continues inside with sport bucket seats, a chunky sports steering wheel and chrome plated accessories.
For the new generation the 237bhp 2.0-liter turbocharged unit will be replaced by a new 1.8-liter version to reduce emissions, but engineers will still look to maintain the power with a bit of in-house tuning with suggestions of a 240bhp output for the new unit. 0-60mph time will be just under 6 seconds with a top speed of around 150mph.
In my opinion it is a very new and modern reworking of the old Astra, but it looks better than its predecessors and will have the kind of road presence that would shame many of its competitors. The only chink in its design to me is the addition of those ghastly circular roof brake lights, lets hope they aren't fitted on the actual car.
It certainly would be different, and those rear lights are stunning. Have your say below
Article by ATC-Design
The hot hatch will get a sportier body kit compared to the regular version resulting in a much lower ground clearance and ultimately improving the performance of the car. A set of 19 inch wheels and eye catching exterior colors help finish the look. The sporty theme continues inside with sport bucket seats, a chunky sports steering wheel and chrome plated accessories.
For the new generation the 237bhp 2.0-liter turbocharged unit will be replaced by a new 1.8-liter version to reduce emissions, but engineers will still look to maintain the power with a bit of in-house tuning with suggestions of a 240bhp output for the new unit. 0-60mph time will be just under 6 seconds with a top speed of around 150mph.
In my opinion it is a very new and modern reworking of the old Astra, but it looks better than its predecessors and will have the kind of road presence that would shame many of its competitors. The only chink in its design to me is the addition of those ghastly circular roof brake lights, lets hope they aren't fitted on the actual car.
It certainly would be different, and those rear lights are stunning. Have your say below
Article by ATC-Design
