The latest Opel Astra, which also forms the basis for the Holden Astra, has been on sale for well over a year now and there is yet to be a performance-oriented OPC version. However, it seems things are about to change. According to an Auto Bild report from Germany (video […]
Opel Astra OPC
Holden Astra GTC & VXR on sale from May 4, from $26,990
The new Holden Astra has almost arrived in Australia, made up of the GTC, GTC Sport and the high-performance VXR. These are based on the existing Vauxhall/Opel Astra GTC from GM’s international portfolio. Both the GTC and GTC Sport come with a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine producing 125kW and 260Nm […]
Opel Astra OPC EXTREME set for production
Opel has revealed the cracking Astra OPC EXTREME super hot hatch just ahead of its Geneva Motor Show debut. This is the fastest road-legal Astra ever. Featuring a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, similar to the one used in the regular Astra OPC, OPC boffins have made some revisions to boost […]
Opel Astra OPC EXTREME; fastest Astra ever
Opel and Vauxhall have unveiled a crazy Astra OPC/VXR ‘Extreme’ concept car derived from last year’s Astra Cup racing car. It will make its public debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show in March. Showcasing a wild bodykit with huge front and rear spoilers, the concept takes its inspiration from […]
Superchips announces Astra OPC ‘plug and go’ ECU tune
British engine computer tuning company Superchips has announced a tune for the cracking Opel Astra OPC, called the Vauxhall Astra VXR in the UK. Two states of tune are on offer, depending on how quick you’d like to drive. When we tested the Astra OPC earlier this year, we found […]
2013 Opel Astra OPC review (video)
Strap yourself in, the 2013 Opel Astra OPC is the most powerful front-wheel drive car currently on the market, and one of the quickest point-to-point blasts you’ll find this side of $50k.
Opel Corsa, Astra, Insignia OPC models now on sale
Opel Australia has introduced the new high performance ‘OPC’ variants of the Corsa, Astra, and Insignia sedan. All feature a distinct performance theme, with boosted engines, improved handling, beefed up brakes, an aggressive bodykit, and more focused interiors. These models have been on sale in parts of Europe for some […]
Opel Corsa OPC, Opel Insignia OPC confirmed for Australia
The expression ‘just what the doctor ordered’ couldn’t be more fitting here if it tried. Opel Australia has announced that a complete OPC (Opel Performance Centre) range will be joining the showroom early next year, including the Opel Corsa OPC and Opel Insignia OPC. The Astra GTC OPC has previously […]