New Astra VXR

New Astra VXR

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badboyburt

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Friday 4th November 2011
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ALL-NEW 155MPH ASTRA VXR REVEALED

First pics released of most powerful production Astra ever built.

Trailblazing 280PS and 400Nm outputs trounce those of key rivals

Bespoke chassis with limited slip diff and Brembo brakes















ALL-NEW 155MPH ASTRA VXR REVEALED

First pics released of most powerful production Astra ever built

Trailblazing 280PS and 400Nm outputs trounce those of key rivals[/FONT][/FONT][/SIZE][/COLOR]

Bespoke chassis with limited slip diff and Brembo brakes

On sale in 2012

Hot on the heels of the recently launched GTC, these are the first official pics of the new Astra VXR, which goes on sale next year and is set to become one of the most powerful cars in its class and the fastest production Astra in Vauxhall’s history

Based on the GTC’s platform and powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged direct injection engine, the Astra VXR produces 280hp of power and a mighty 400Nm of torque, enough for it to achieve a top speed of 155mph

But while the Astra VXR is based on the new GTC, it has benefited from a raft of bespoke chassis modifications, transforming it into a focused, high-performance coupe. Setting it apart from all other current Astras is a specially developed mechanical limited slip differential, which works on the front wheels. In conjunction with the GTC’s sophisticated HiPerStrut (High Performance Strut), the LSD provides the Astra VXR with exceptional lateral grip and traction through bends.

Further changes to the chassis include brakes developed by competition supplier, Brembo, and standard fitment of Vauxhall’s fully adaptive FlexRide system. In the Astra VXR, FlexRide features not only a Sport button, but a VXR button, offering drivers the choice of two, more focused stages of damper, throttle and steering control


Much of the chassis sign-off was done at the Northern Loop (Nordschleife) of the Nürburgring, and was overseen by Le Mans 24-hour race winner, “Smokin’ Jo” Winkelhock. “We have devised a great package that will convince even the most experienced and enthusiastic drivers – and not just on the Nürburgring!” said Winkelhock


Visual identifiers for the Astra GTC comprise a set of specially sculpted front and rear bumpers, side skirts, an aerodynamic roof spoiler and two exhaust tail pipes in a trapeze shape. Inside, the VXR’s cabin gets bespoke performance seats with embossed logos in the backs, a flat-bottomed VXR steering wheel and upgraded instruments


The UK is by far the Astra VXR’s biggest market in Europe, so sales interest in the car is set to be strong. More details, including pricing and on-sale dates, will be revealed early next year.


Edited by badboyburt on Friday 4th November 09:49

CHIEF

2,270 posts

289 months

Friday 4th November 2011
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Now thats nice

badboyburt

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184 months

Friday 4th November 2011
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Its been a long time coming but now it is here the wait was worth it.

Simon Bags

582 posts

182 months

Tuesday 8th November 2011
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Yea, like that. Mind you, I quite like the GTC SRi as well.


badboyburt

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184 months

Thursday 10th November 2011
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The car is on show at Majorca for the Astra GTC European Press Launch





































nottyash

4,671 posts

202 months

Wednesday 28th December 2011
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I went to look at a GTC, looked good from a distance but when you look a bit closer they are horrid.
Rear wheels have massive gaps above like its been jacked up, the massive flaired sides and tiny windows make it look horrible. Add to that the cheap front grill that looks like its off a cheap Korean car, silly MPV front side windows and a price tag of £20K you would have to be raving mad to buy onesilly
I really hope they do a better Job with the VXR, but just cant see how.

BE57 TOY

2,628 posts

154 months

Saturday 7th January 2012
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Look lovely but shame they cost more than A3s / 1 series and golfs. and being vauxhalls they'll loose all their value VERY quickly.

ericvauxsuffolk

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154 months

Wednesday 11th January 2012
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good,then I will be able to afford one soon
BE57 TOY said:
Look lovely but shame they cost more than A3s / 1 series and golfs. and being vauxhalls they'll loose all their value VERY quickly.

Icaunus

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154 months

Friday 13th January 2012
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The GTC has gone down a storm in the UK market and most journo's have been positive too. I'll be very interested to see how this fares as such a close follow up. First impressions are pretty good. These are a nice selection of pics btw, cheers.