Opel Astra OPC: history, description, technical specifications

In 2012, motorists in the court was presented with a new automotive industry - the Opel Astra OPC is powered by a very popular model of Opel Astra GTC. Official sales of the car started a year later, in 2013, but the version of the sample in 2014 remains relevant to this day.

Exterior

The Car "Opel Astra" is an attractive, bright and original design. Optics is made in a rather aggressive style, the front part of the body almost completely covers the bumper, the majority provided on the intake grille. Amid the bumper frankly looks tiny trim-grille, located just above. The ducts presented only decorative elements placed on the edges of the fairing and quite realistic. Aerodynamic body kit Opel Astra OPC, which is a common highlight of this model gives it sophistication.

Individual elements of the exterior are the aerodynamic elements, miniature door handles in contrast to the very large doors and a rearview mirror with a streamlined look. Exaggerated wheel arches "Opel Astra" allow you to set the tires on the 19 and 20 inches without compromising appearance.

The Rear features a small spoiler, a stylish large bumper and original optics.

Wash exterior

The Official dealers offer eight colors body Opel Astra OPC: dark green, red, two shades of white, blue, black, blue and bright yellow. Each of the shades of the car looks original and attractive.

Body dimensions

In terms of external dimensions of the OPC is virtually in no way inferior to the GTC model. The manufacturer in the description Opel Astra OPC specifies the following settings:

• Body Length - 4466 millimeters.
• Body Width - 1840 millimeters.
• Body Height - 1482 mm.
• Wheelbase - 2695 mm.
• Ground Clearance - 135 mm.

Now we should talk about the external dimensions of the body of "Opel". There are Opel Astra OPC 2014 shows almost complete similarity with the model of GTC

• Length - 4466 millimeters.
• Width - 1840 millimeters.
• Height - 1482 mm.
• Wheelbase - 2695 mm.
• Ground clearance - 135 mm.

Interior

Interior of the Opel Astra OPC is virtually identical to the interior of another model in the same range - Astra J. the Instrument panel and center console are made carefully and ergonomically designed, all information is easy to read, manage individual elements convenient.

The Design of the front seats is unique and created by designers specifically for this model. Seats, buckets have got very high ratings of both experts and the German Orthopaedic Association. The chairs are made in such a way that they will be comfortable in any position. The seat trim may be chosen on the taste of the buyer and be as all-leather and combined. Adjusting the seats is carried out in 18 areas and includes the ability to support lower back and hips.

The Steering wheel is also designed specifically for Opel Astra OPC. It differs anatomically correct shape, ergonomic positioning of controls and the optimal size of the radius.

We should also note the gear lever, which conveniently fits in your palm. The aluminum pedals are fitted with rubber pads to prevent slipping of the foot on the surface.

Configuration

The New hatchback is available in several modifications with different equipment and specifications. Opel Astra OPC is available in several packages, allowing the buyer to choose the features and components.

Basic package - 25 thousand rubles

For the money buyers have the following options available:

• Equipped with led bulbs in the tail lights.
• Spoilers.
• The Threshold.

Package 45 thousand rubles

This amount further includes:

• Power rear view mirrors with foldable design and a heating function.
• Xenon headlights AFL+.
• Rain Sensors and light.
• Adaptive lighting.

Package for 80 thousand rubles

For 80 thousand potential owner can count on the presence of:

• Sensors.
• The Navigator.
• Curtain airbags and side airbags.

Maximum package of options for 150 thousand rubles

In Addition, the buyer is available:

• Infinity sound system.
• Forged wheels in 20 inch.
• Fully leather interior.

The Cost of cars

The Issue price of Opel Astra OPC is one of the most pressing and urgent even now, after a few years since the release of the model. Many motorists are of the opinion that such pricing automaker unjustified.

The Starting price for the base version Astra OPC is 1.6 million rubles. A Opel Astra OPC, many motorists stressed too overpriced and talked about the fact that its decline will make the model more popular and in demand.

Technical characteristics of the Astra OPC

Sports shellcar is hiding quite a good petrol turbo engine capacity of 2 liters and 280 horsepower. The motor is equipped with a six-speed manual transmission. Unfortunately many fans of the brand Opel, automatic transmission in this model is not provided.

Power of the power unit Opel Astra OPC is quite fast enough for acceleration to achieve the speed of 100 km/h takes only 6 seconds. To nearly a maximum speed of 200 km/h the car accelerates for a full 20 seconds, which is a very good result.

Maximum speed claimed by the manufacturer is 250 km/hour, but many motorists say that to increase it by tuning Opel Astra OPC up to 270 km/h. Experts note that the model is equipped with electronic speed limiter, which is quite easily removed during the procedure of engine tuning.

On the front axle are installed in a rack "McPherson", but in the Astra OPC involved in the original scheme HiPerStrut with rotary Cams, which are attached to the hub, allowing the rack to stay in one place when turning the steering wheel, which reduces the angle of transverse inclination of the axis is 44%, and shoulder running by 46%. Accordingly, it is possible to increase the area of the contact patch of the tyre in rotation and improve manageability.

The Rear suspension is represented by a beam with the mechanism of watt, is equipped with stiffer springs and is lowered by 10 mm ground clearance. It comes with all the FlexRide dampers and power steering working in three modes - Normal, Sport and OPC - and brake mechanisms Brembo.

Test drives and the opinions of experts

The Experts after the conducted test drives reported good control of the vehicle, a clear reaction to the gear shift, the gas pedal responsiveness. The optimal shape of the steering wheel fits comfortably in the palm that provides control over the car at high speed. Effective brake system, Opel Astra OPC responds to pressing the brake pedal, the brakes quickly and accurately with minimal stopping distance.

Despite the good dynamic and technical specifications, the car is very obedient and well controlled. This "Opel Astra" can be used both on highways and within city limits.

History model

The First cars Opel Astra with the name of the OPC - Opel Performance Center - was released in 1999 in a limited edition 3 thousand copies. The entire edition was sold out in four months. The model was completed with the atmospheric engine capacity of 160 HP.

In 2002, the model has been restyled with preservation of the engine and increasing its power to 200 horsepower. The car was available in two body versions: a sedan and three-door.

The Next generation Opel Astra OPC was released in 2005. The series is equipped with engine capacity of 240 horsepower. Acceleration to 100 km/h is 6.4 seconds, top speed 244 km/h. Limited edition Astra OPC Nurburgring Edition - was released in 2008. Special modification of OPC was released a year later and received the name of the Race Camp.

Tuning Opel Astra OPC

Manufactured from 2005 Astra GTC, aimed primarily at the European market, became the third car in the model lineup Opel Astra. On the basis of this model is almost at the same time after the beginning of its serial production was launched version of the OPC. Manufacturer very seriously to improve the basic sports model, making it dynamic and stylish while leaving a certain field of action for the master tuning.

The Tuning and tuning of the body

The Prerequisites for actively tuning the car owners a new version of the Astra GTC was triggered by the creation of model OPC. Despite the fact that all versions and modifications of OPC look quite decent, no one is forbidden to modify a basic modification according to their own preferences. Regular tuning Opel offers accessories to enhance your car, but you can use the service of other workshops. The market offers a wide range of accessories for carrying out tuning Opel Astra OPC - spoilers, bumpers, mirrors, hoods and other elements.

Tuning wheels and disks

Body tuning is often accompanied by replacement of regular drives to more interesting and original options. Car owners have resorted to brand discs from the collections of Opel, and to alternative options with non-standard design and shade.

Tuning exhaust system

The Sports version of the Astra OPC has excellent dynamic characteristics, therefore the exhaust system of the vehicle requires no special modifications. To make adjustments to its design in order to increase engine power are solved, not all car owners. Despite this, many are trying to change the appearance of Opel, setting pipe design exhaust nozzles. Very original solution is to change the sound, but such improvements are entered into the system only by specialists of tuning Studio.

Tuning the optics of the car

The lighting system of the Astra OPC is often subject to change as to enhanceattractiveness of the vehicle, and to adjust its lighting settings. The choice of such tuning is huge - ranging from the installation of repeaters turning and cilia and ending with the replacement lights, headlights and lamps.

Many tuning services in the field of changes both in design and in the technical part of the car Opel Astra OPC. Necessary equipment and accessories can be purchased in specialized stores in such services and in retail shops.