Opel Astra OPC

320 hp | 450 NM | 1,550 kg

190 km/h | 1.01 g (transverse) | -0.71 g (longitudinal)

2:24,3

SHORT CHARACTERISTICS
280 hp, 400 Newton metres, 250 km/h: The new Opel Astra OPC is the fastest production Astra of all time and cuts just as good a figure in everyday driving as it does on the Nordschleife, which it completes in 8:20.

TEST CONDITIONS

• Weather: 15°, dry
• Car occupancy Persons: 2

Test values

• Lap time Pannonia Ring: 2:24.3 min
• Top speed: 190 km/h

DEVIATIONS FROM THE SERIES
Power increase to approx. 320 hp (standard 280 hp)
20 mm wheel spacers on each side at the rear

Technology

• Engine / Cylinder / Displacement: Petrol / R4 / 1,998 cc
• Rated power: approx. 320 hp at 5,300 rpm
• Max. Torque: 450 Nm
• Engine type: Turbo
• Drive / Gearbox: Front / 6 speed manual
• Empty weight: 1.550 kg
• Power to weight ratio: 4.84 kg/hp
• Tyres: MICHELIN Pilot Super Sport - 245/35 ZR20"

MILEAGE (FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS)

• Top speed: 250 km/h 0-100 km/h: 6.0 sec
• 0-100 km/h: 6.0 sec

LIST PRICE
from EUR 39,300.--  

Markos Statement

With the new Opel Astra OPC, the price-performance-fun ratio is right. At the outset, it should be mentioned that the limited-slip differential of the tested Astra OPC had unfortunately already been challenged for 40t km and had virtually no locking effect any more. The tyres were also already pretty much at the end. On the rear axle, 20mm track wideners were mounted on each side, which increased the understeering layout, which was already detrimental to safety. As a result, there was a clear lack of traction at the rear end to bring the impressive power, which had been increased to around 320 hp, to the track. The Brembo system with ventilated and perforated 355 discs with four-piston brake callipers works well, but here too "safety first" applies and the brake balance is a little too front-heavy. Absolutely positive are the good sound and the very well-tuned tight suspension in OPC mode. The manual 6-speed gearbox also shifts precisely and crisply. The Recaros offer perfect lateral support and make the OPC an affordable racer that is subjectively more fun than the pure performance data would suggest.