CAR GARAGE | Opel Astra OPC (2013) | The turbocharged four-cylinder engine ensures the Astra OPC That is now the most powerful member of Opel's compact segment. The high-performance chassis was also adapted to the power plant. All OPC cars are tested in the "Green Hell" - the nickname given by the British racing driver Jackie Stewart to this part of the track. The Opel Astra OPC chassis is geared towards Especially lateral dynamics and superb handling qualities. The high-tech front-wheel suspension, HiPerStruts (High Performance Struts) of the Astra GTC is the decisive ingredient.
The exclusive body work of the Opel Astra OPC is an expression of pure passion for power and speed. 20 "forged alloy wheels are available and give the Astra OPC is a bold appearance. The new front seats increase of the sporty and dynamic driving experience while Providing a lower seating position and enhanced side support. OPC engineers used an organic sheet in the injection molded shell seat performance, resulting in a weight saving of 45 percent compared to a conventional shell. The new seat boasts high performance up to 18 different settings.
Opel is the first car manufacturer to offer high-performance seats certified by the independent experts back healthy, AGR ("Aktion Gesunder Rücken eV"), starting in 2003 with the Signum. The AGR only approves seats with its quality seal That meet its high ergonomic standards. The new Opel Astra OPC Continues this tradition and brings the only AGR certified seat to the compact sports coupé segment.
The Opel Performance Center (OPC), Responsible for the sporty Accents in the Opel model line-up since 1999, is a decisive element in the brand's profile. It embodies a high level of emotionality and passion for striking design, top-class technology and extraordinary driving dynamics. The vehicles with "OPC" in the name models are positioned as the emotional spearheads of the respective models of lines. Current models include the Corsa OPC, 141 kW/192 hp (154 kW/210 hp, as Nürburgring Edition) as well as the Insignia OPC, the which is available as a four or five-door sedan and Sports Tourer.
