For the 2002 DTM season Opel fine-tuned their Astra V8 Coupe to make it even more competitive. Much work has gone in the bodywork to ensure air splitting aerodynamics. Driver’s safety is very important in the DTM championship and in 2001 the series saw the introduction of the HANS (head and neck system) to protect driver’s head and neck in an accident. The added safety features still allow for a very quick exit from the car if needed, the Astra V8 Coupe can be exited by a fully strapped driver in under four seconds. Click here to read more.. »
Scribbled on October 23rd 2008 in
Opel,
Opel Astra
While the GTC boasts output up to 200 hp and a top speed up to 234 km/h, its striking design includes sporty proportions, a sleek silhouette with an arched, sloping roofline and pronounced tapering of the front and rear overhangs. Its body is 15 mm lower, magnifying the car’s powerful look. The expressively designed body is completely new – only the hood and front fender were taken over from the five-door Astra. The GTC’s unique character is accentuated by an optional panorama windshield – offered for the first time in a production model – which extends from the hood up to the B-pillar and creates a whole new sense of space and visibility. The panorama windshield makes its world premiere in the GTC and is available beginning in April. Click here to read more.. »
Scribbled on April 2nd 2008 in
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Opel Astra,
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