The new 2012 Opel Astra OPC sports coupe

The new Opel Astra GTC is being given a sharper edge: the crowning glory of the new sporty compact coupé will come in summer 2012 in the shape of the high performance OPC (Opel Performance Center) variant.

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The Astra OPC is powered by a 2.0 liter direct injection turbo gasoline engine. The performance figures: 206 kW/280 hp of power and maximum torque of 400 Nm. This power house ensures that the Astra OPC can reach a top speed of 250 km/h. Never before has an Astra been so fast.

2012 Opel Astra OPC photo

Rüsselsheim, 2008-05-15 -- As the testing and preparations for the eight best OPC Race Camp candidates comes to an end, attention turns to the final showdown. At 3 p.m. on May 24, the final candidates will be put to the ultimate test in the 36th ADAC Zürich 24-hour race. The legendary endurance race on the famous Nürburgring-Nordschleife will be under the toughest competitive conditions.

Opel Astra OPC Race Camp at Finale of 24-hour Nürburgring-Nordschleife

Highlights:
# Opel breaks new ground in motorsport with world’s first racing driver talent search
# 8 out of 18,500 applicants make up Opel works team for world’s toughest motor race