We know more details and images of the Opel Astra OPC EXTREME, the most radical and extreme variant of the German compact. With an image that breathes sportsmanship from all sides, becomes the fastest street Astra history thanks to its 300 hp.
The Opel Astra OPC EXTREME Car will be announced at the Geneva Motor Show and, depending on audience reactions, the German brand will decide whether to create a limited series. No wonder, since we are talking about a street car circuit and at the same time, described by Opel as the ‘ fastest Astra history ‘.
You cannot go unnoticed, nor by its spectacular sporting image, nor what lies under the hood of carbon fiber, a power that delivers more than 300 hp to the front wheels directly. Albeit with a limited slip is differential to transfer through the brute force asphalt through the six-speed manual gearbox.
Indeed, the carbon fiber takes center stage, much in the Astra OPC EXTREME. The aforementioned hood, front spoiler , rear spoiler, diffuser, roof ( of only 2.6 kg ) , tires (20 kg lighter than aluminum ) , ventilation of the rear fenders , engine cover and reinforcements suspension are made of this lightweight material. The total over 100 kg weight is saving compared to the OPC variant of German compact.
Do not forget that this Astra OPC EXTREME different component inherits key version Cup races involved in the Endurance Championship (VLN). Therefore, we are in the cockpit without the rear seat with a safety cage and specific banquet signed by Recaro sport seats, harness belts ‘ Schroth ‘ six points.
To this we must add the brake system Brembo front discs 370 mm, 19-inch wheels and high performance tires 245/35. Meanwhile, chassis, springs and dampers can be adjusted like the Opel Astra OPC Cup announced over 300 horsepower for its new sports end, straight from its mechanical turbo petrol all-aluminum, 2.0-liter direct injection and variable valve timing.
Our review
The 300 hp of brutal force, combined with the lightweight body and a center of gravity lower than the OPC standard, confer on the Opel Astra OPC EXTREME driving dynamics that will delight drivers on the road and on the circuit….
