2015 Opel Astra OPC Extreme

The Astra OPC Severe was designed straight in the Cup variation and delivers pure racing technologies to the street. If community reaction is as favorable as anticipated, Opel intends a reduced-quantity production operate for the super-sporty, streetlegal Extreme.

Over 300 hp will undoubtedly be unleashed from below the Severe's carbon-fiber hood. Its 2.0-liter turbo gas engine, with direct-injection and variable camshaft phasing, is basically the most potent four-cylinder component Opel has ever made. The all-aluminum motor is paired to some slick, six-speed manual gear box conducting electricity via a limited-slip differential. This race-proven powerplant is going to have a simple time of it together with the OPC Severe, since the superb sporty auto is 100 kilograms lighter than the usual traditional Astra OPC as a result of its high quality, carbon-fiber parts.

Extensively found in Method 1 racing to lessen weight, carbon complex is integrated through the Extreme. This really is weight economy in a crucial place because un-sprung mass is significantly reduced - significantly to the enjoyment of technologists and driving pleasure of motorists. The inhouse produced carbon fiber roof is practically as light-as a feather. It weighs only 2.6 kilograms, in comparison with a metal roof's 9.3 kilograms, and clearly lowers the Astra Severe's center gravity. The fenders are made from aluminium and weigh just 800 gs a bit rather than 2.2 kilograms in metal.

2015 Opel Astra OPC Extreme

Weight decrease in vital areas substantially enhances agility, total management and, of program, the automobile's energy-to-fat ratio. Opel has additionally given the Extreme breathless stopping strength to match, having a Brembo six-piston brake program including 370 millimeters diameter disks up front racecar. Ultra high performance, 245/35, 1 9-inch tires, especially developed for the Severe, additionally play an integral part and give nearly just as much hold as these on the racecar.

The quest of uncompromised operation continues in the pattern of the Severe's cottage: the straight back seats is in and a security roll bar are outside. In the Astra OPC Severe, the crew doesn't just sit in the automobile, they've been totally incorporated within the automobile itself. The motorist also offers the tactile joy of grasping a brilliant, carbon fiber-fortified, suede-coated steering wheel with wonderful yellowish ornamental stitching. Opel Motorsport's core shade additionally dresses up the Astra OPC Severe elsewhere, for example in the just designed symbol and as lacquer around the front spoiler brim and side sills.

Apropos lacquer, the Astra GTC human anatomy structure - the base version for the OPC Severe - preferably embodies Opel's sculptural style philosophy. Its streaming, sculpted contours and exact emphasises mix into sensational proportions. The Astra OPC Severe's multi-layer paint lacquer is coupled with high quality decal particulars to offer a three dimensional effect, more highlighting the automobile , daring borders 's clean lines

"With the new Astra OPC Severe we reveal the pure pleasure of driving! Its inside is outstanding and usually Opel - quality, exact as well as fascinating -produced in Germany. The Intense is the newest top of the line version in our Astra family along with all the traits of a superb sporty automobile," claims Opel CEO Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann.