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Hall Essen: Opel Astra GTC Irmscher

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Irmscher has seized the Hall of Essen to present their latest accessories and modifications, like the rest of the major consolidators Germans. The building that occupies our lines is their version of the Opel Astra GTC, a model that after passing through the hands of Irmscher reinforced his sportsmanship, but with careful balance of aesthetic that tends to show the house.

Opel Astra GTC Outside, we are immediately with a striking pattern of black and orange paint, covering the new front spoiler and almost any grilled, now stainless steel. Other changes Opel Astra GTC that are plain to see the new skirt (essential), a couple of tabs to the covers of the headlights and chrome hands on the doors. Behind we find a sharp (no exaggeration) wing and two tails exhaust oval.

From inside Opel Astra GTC we have no photos, but Irmscher tells us that have added a number of substantial changes. To begin, customers are surrounded by a new leather upholstery in the same colors outside, while their ears can enjoy the sound of the loudspeakers that have installed new coach (the set can be expanded with more and amplis speakers in the doors if desired). Opel Astra GTC The carrier is also enriched with a center console and a set of aluminum pedals. The parking brake lever is already something simpler, and is limited to simply imitate the appearance of that metal.

The changes focused on performance are modest but significant; observable from outside are a suspension reduced by 30 mm and a tire 18 or 19 inches in embutidas tyres of 225 mm wide. The engines, meanwhile, are changes in the schedule for their switchboard, so that now generates Opel Astra 1.9 CDTI 25 more horses, while the Opel Astra GTC 1.7 andOpel Astra GTC 2.0 petrol yield 20 and 25 horses over the original model.

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Netherlands: new limited series for the Opel Astra and Tigra TwinTop

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The two models descapotables available in the Opel range-apart from the GT-have just received a larger number of items of equipment without barely being noticed in the final price Opel Astra thanks to a new limited series.

Called Temptation Opel Astra , the new descapotables only available in Holland, although it is possible that other countries join if they are successful. Among the new elements Opel Astra , highlights the home stereo with MP3, alloy wheels, heated leather seats, etc..

The Opel Tigra are available in black and silver, metallic and always starting price is € 22,895 while for Opel Astra TwinTop the minimum rate reaches 31,595 €, but yes, air conditioning, ESP and 17 wheels are standard.

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The Opel Astra will be sold in the United States under the brand name Saturn

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As had been speculating, Autoweek has confirmed that General Motors Europe Opel Astra exported to the United States to be sold as a substitute for the Saturn Ion. The Opel Astra currently fill the gap in the line of Saturn, which remained incomplete after the cancellation of evoke, a car cheaper than it was based on the Chevrolet Cobalt.

Although production of Ion plant will cease in the Spring Hill (United States) in December, the Opel Astra will not arrive at Saturn dealers until well into 2007, when they begin to be sold with a name yet to be confirmed.

Curiously, Reuters reported that GM Europe is considering reducing the production of Opel Astra , in anticipation of a decline in demand for a model that is approaching half of its life cycle. At present, the Opel Astra is manufactured in Belgium, United Kingdom and Germany, and export to the United States could serve to maintain high production levels. Supposedly the Belgian factory would grasp the Opel Astra for the United States.

Opel Astra His starting price of $ 16,000 will be (12,600 euros). The Opel Astra is honoured to have been the second best-selling car in Europe in 2005 behind the Volkswagen Golf, and it will be interesting to see how it works in a country so different from his "natural habitat".

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Now comes the Opel Astra OPC

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The new Opel Astra OPC is the most powerful sports and this model comes with 240 horsepower power. The introduction of this new car took place at the Salon de l'Automobile in Paris in 2004. Six months after the final version was premiered at the Geneva Motor Lounge 2005. Opel Astra Nearby is the time to buy one when I got to dealers during the last quarter of this year. But before will be exhibited at the Salon de l'Automobile in Frankfurt in September. This new Opel Astra incorporates a front spoiler, large inlets, rear bumpers with tailpipe central accentuated contour of the door handles, blue brake calipers, lightweight alloy wheels five radio stations and 18 inches that immediately differentiate it previous versions. The interior Opel Astra can be seen cloth and leather seats, sport steering wheel spokes and pedals three aluminum. It added front and side airbags, active head restraints in the front seats, retractable pedal system and anchoring Isofix seats for children among others. At Opel Astra 2.0 turbo engine is 240 hp and 6-speed box. It goes from 0 to 100 in 6.4 seconds and reaches a maximum speed of 244 kms per hour and pays about 10 km per litre.

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New Opel Astra 1.4i 16v 75 hp

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Although not available in Spain-at least initially- Opel has just put up for sale in some European countries an alternative access to the range, lower power and performance, but which retains the spirit of the compact.

The engine derived from known Opel Astra 1.4i 16v Twinport to which through small changes in the electronic management, is achieved by reducing the power of 90 hp to 75 hp initials of this peculiar version.

The benefits Opel Astra are very low, with only a maximum speed of 166 km / h and an acceleration of 0 to 100 kph in 15.1 seconds. The average consumption, by contrast, is satisfactory, with an average of only 6.3 litres/100.

The level of finish in which this is available in the Opel Astra 5p Essentia and Enjoy in the JWG. The price on average is about 1,000 less than the € Opel Astra 1.4i 16v, which for many can be substantial savings.

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An Opel Astra OPC CDTI?

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It seems that the fever diesel is not going to stop and gradually gaining ground not only are both benefits as followers, but also dare to military segments that have always been reserved for gasoline models. Opel Astra That is the case of "GTi."

For now know clearly sporty models associated with diesel engines, such as Leon TDi FR, Ibiza Cupra, Golf GTD 170 hp or already priced in another scale, the BMW 330 Cd.

Opel seems that it intends to join the fashion and is likely to launch a diesel variant Opel Astra OPC with mechanics and a power much higher than the current Opel Astra 1.9 CDTI 150. According to rumors, based mechanics would be the same as the Opel Vectra OPC Prototype. In other words, double-turbo, Opel Astra 1.9 CDTI engine and no less than 212 hp.

Certainly, if launched, would become the model with more powerful diesel engine segment, while the Mercedes C30 AMG Sportcoupe CDi has stopped the sale. We will know more in a few weeks. Opel Astra.

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Opel Astra presents the range / Zafira 2008 in China

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China is currently one of the most important countries for car manufacturers due to the growing demand for consumer goods that are not basic necessities, including vehicles. That is why Opel rushes to launch a renewed and comprehensive range Opel Astra.

For China are available all bodies so far as known, except that of the sedan when it appears that will not come. As the main novelty is the launch of the JWG Panorama, which are characterized by incorporating large panoramic windscreen.

The aesthetic changes introduced in the 2007 European Opel Astra range also come to China and now have new headlights, bumpers and redesigned rear deck of the optics with new coloration in the Hatchback five gates.

A mechanical level the most important change is the introduction Opel Astra 1.8i 16v engine of 140 hp which replaces the previous similar engine capacity but with 125 hp. The transmission Opel Astra is provided by a box of five-speed manual or an automatic relations also with five.

Among the equipment available as models and versions Opel Astra , highlights the system of opening keyless start by button, IDS Plus chassis, stability control, navigation system, panoramic sunroof in the 5-door Hatchback and Caravan, automatic climate control, lights directional AFS , Xenon, etc..

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Spain: New Opel Astra SW Sport

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A new version of the Opel Astra family just unite the range, thus completing one of the offers more diversified market. On this occasion, the family is the variant that is news.

Available only in the bodywork and referred to the Opel Astra 1.9 CDTI diesel mechanics of 120 hp and six-speed manual, this model Opel Astra stands out for its good relationship between consumption and benefits.

Opel Astra With regard to equipment, has sports seats, MP3 reader with controls on the steering wheel, which is now lined in leather, alloy wheels, 16 inches, fog and moldings painted in colour of the bodywork.

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Opel unit manufactures 10 million from Astra

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Opel / Vauxhall is celebrating these days the manufacture of the 10 billion unit of Opel Astra, a model that has been very well received in major European markets and also marketed in Australia, USA, South Africa and Latin americas.

The unit has 10 million left the plant that holds signature in Bochum, Germany and corresponds to an Opel Astra Station Wagon equipped with the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI engine of 125 hp in the current gray Opel Astra is manufactured in Germany, Belgium, United Kingdom and Poland and only partially or assembly, in Russia, Ukraine, Brazil and Serbia.

Opel Astra Besides the compact has become the first model of this size to reach the U.S. market since Kadett B, which was sold as a Pontiac Le Mans and later as Daewoo Racer, Sky, Nexia, and so on. Opel Astra Today both Chevrolet and Saturn as Holden renamed the model.

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Opel Astra starts production in Russia

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A couple of days ago you communicate the start of production in Russia of the new range Ford Focus 2008. Now joins the segment of the compact Opel Astra, also locally assembled in the factory that GM owns in the town of St. Petersburg.

Opel was during the 2007 signing of cars grew more in that market, with an increase of 232% compared to 2006, reaching a total of 66,300 units, from 29,000 to correspond compact. Opel Astra Therefore it is not surprising that are manufactured locally, since it reduces procurement costs to be encumbered with lower taxes.

Opel Astra Annual intend to manufacture 25,000 units are intended solely for the local market. Although not cover the total demand, it is true that many units correspond to the sedan, which is only produced in Gliwice, Poland, for all the old continent. GM recently started production in St. Petersburg with the Chevrolet Captiva and Opel Antara.

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Opel begins marketing the new Astra diesel

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Announced during his presentation in the past Automobile Chamber of Bologna, beginning in some countries the marketing of new diesel mechanics of Opel, Isuzu now home.

Opel Astra In reality, they are not completely new, but rather a good updating of the existing Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI. From now on, the powers of these models will be 110 hp and 125 hp, the latter similar to that used in the new Corsa.

Opel Astra The performance compared to previous rises enough intact while the consumption figures are kept in very contained. In Germany, are already on sale from the 20,305 € 110 hp and 125 hp the € 22,400.

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