The 2012 Geneva
International Motor Show is almost around the corner, and Opel is very keen to
show off what it’s been working on for the past couple of years. Specifically their halo car, at least in a South African context, the Astra OPC is making its debut there.
Force comes from a 2.0-litre
turbo engine, which seems to be the segment standard these days (see Focus ST, Megane RS, Golf GTI / R). Instead of the old torque-steering 177kW, now even more power has been
issued to the tune of 206kW and 400Nm. This makes the new upcoming Astra
OPC the most powerful car in its
class. The car will also feature front wheel drive (FWD) with bits called High Performance Struts and FlexRide technology, both of which are angled squarely at improving take-off,
cornering and general handling aptitude.
We should see the Astra OPC in South Africa later this year,
possibly before September.
3 comments:
I can't wait. Finally the sector will be complete and the games shall begin.
yipee! such a great new car
Oh.....I would love to have that car and September is too far
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