Opel Astra GTC coupe spied out in public for the first time

 Opel Astra GTC coupe spied out in public for the first time
2010 Opel Astra GTC spy photos 21.06.2010 / Copyright: SB-Medien

The new-generation 2011 Opel / Vauxhall Astra GTC was spied out in public for the first time

This three-door Astra was caught testing on public roads near the Nürburgring where it will surely get more test kilometres as well. The previous-generation GTC had a panoramic windscreen in some models and featured a 2.0-litre petrol turbo engine, and a turbo diesel among others.

At its most potent it was kitted with an OPC/ VXR badge and made 177kW (237 bhp/ 240 PS) and 320Nm (236 lb-ft) of torque. Rumour has it that the new OPC will push out a seething 224kW (300 bhp/ 304 PS).

Taking the lead from the Ford Focus RS, the OPC will keep its FWD layout instead of using AWD for extra traction.

We will see the GTC on the roads in late 2011 after an extensive public motor show road tour.

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 paaaaaatrick paaaaaatrick
Nice Saab-wheels.
June 21, 2010 4:05 pm
 Mikeado Mikeado
I was going to comment on Auto Express seeing an undisguised prototype in Vauxhall's junk yard, but then I saw adverts for Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit III, due out on 19/11. That's MUCH more exciting! I've wanted NFS to make a new Hot Pursuit for ages!
June 21, 2010 4:27 pm
 N20_Purge N20_Purge
Forget Hot Pursuit, GT5 is coming out in the same month! Aside from that, I can't wait to see the 300bhp VXR. I just hope it won't come with those fugly 3x2 spoke rims.
June 22, 2010 1:12 am
 Mikeado Mikeado
Oh trust me, I'm plenty excited about GT5 already (not just because the TopGear Test Track's in it), but I'm very happy that EA are finally pointing NFS back in the right direction. Anyway, this is a car story, isn't it? Don't worry N2O, those are SAAB wheels borrowed from GM's parts bin. It will be interesting how a 300PS Vauxhall handles - the previous Astra VXR barely coped with 240...
June 22, 2010 2:04 am
 PeterPL PeterPL
Ougghhh, that Meganish back. Looks like various designers spend time together on beer after work ;)
June 22, 2010 12:01 am
 nicksco nicksco
:) nice approach.
June 22, 2010 1:00 am
 tsiebrand tsiebrand
http://www.autobild.de/artikel/opel-astra-gtc-2011-erlkoenig_1189705.html
June 22, 2010 2:22 am
 HEMI426 HEMI426
The saab wheels look good on this car.
June 22, 2010 11:50 am
 joshg_5 joshg_5
Agreed. I think a 3x2 spoke rim would be great as an option on this car. If it's got 300hp, who's gonna argue?...
June 22, 2010 3:47 pm
 OpelSpyFotographers OpelSpyFotographers
Hi, Regarding your text about the Opel GTC. In your text your spy photographer alleges that the photos of the Opel Astra distributed last week were taken illegaly. Similarly, the allegation is that the photographer(s) committed trespass. These allegations are incorrect. The location where the first photographs were taken is an area open to public traffic - these pictures were neither taken illegaly nor was trespass involved. We, the photogrophers therefore demand that these misleading and defamatory comments are removed immediately, and the above correction published. You have already indicated in your article that you are not sure of the motives of your spy photographer, and therefore it is clear that you were unsure of the content of this article prior to publishing. Should you fail to remove the article and publish the correction within 24 hours we will have no option other than to hand the matter over to our legal representative. Regards, The Photographers
June 23, 2010 2:56 pm