Among the distinctive design features of up to 200 hp and 234 km / h fast Opel Astra GTC addition to his athletic proportions the flat, stretched silhouette with dynamically curved roof line and the strong angle from front and rear. The body was lowered by 15 millimeters, only hood and front fender were 5-door Opel Astra GTC.
The dynamism, the Opel Astra GTC with its appearance indicates, it also on the road. Makes it possible to specially tuned IDS chassis (Interactive Dynamic Driving System) with ESPPlus, traction control and ABS braking system with brake. On request, the adaptive suspension system with electronic shocks IDSPlus Control (CDC - Continuous Damping Control) and networking of all electronic chassis systems.
In addition, the Opel Astra GTC-IDSPlus driver with the opportunity to press a button from the cockpit of a sports setup to choose, in addition to the shock vote the response of the accelerator and the characteristics of the electro hydraulic steering controls. In conjunction with automatic gearbox or Easytronic comes the switch.
Back to the sales launch is a wide range of powerful ECOTEC engines to choose from: five gasoline engines (1.4 - 2.0 liter engine capacity, 90 - 200 hp) and three-CDTI common-rail turbo-diesel (1.7 - 1.9 liters Displacement, 100 - 150 hp). The 147 kW (200 hp) strong, supercharged 2.0-liter best drive gear and 1.9 CDTI diesel power with 110 kW (150 hp), both with a six-speed gearbox coupled and offer the highest level of driving pleasure.
To accelerate the 200-hp turbo Opel Astra GTC in just 7.8 seconds from the state to speed 100 km / h and reached a maximum speed of 234 km / h. The 1.9 CDTI with 150 hp is one of the most powerful diesel engines in the compact class. The engine allows a maximum speed of 210 km / h and a sprint time of 8.9 seconds from zero to 100 km / h.
Opel Astra GTC Interior
All ECOTEC engines meet the Euro 4 emission standards two CDTI greater self-igniter are equipped with a maintenance-free diesel particulate filter. Through innovative TWINPORT technology for the 1.4 and 1.6 four-valve gasoline is in everyday operation of fuel consumption reduction of up to ten percent.
All engines from 1.4 to 1.8 liters engine capacity are equipped with a five-speed manual gearbox coupled, the two 1.9 CDTI turbo diesel and the two 2.0-litre turbo petrol available from the factory on a six-speed circuit (option for 1.7 CDTI ). On request, the automated five-speed gearbox Easytronic (1.6-liter gasoline) or a four-stage automatic (1.8-litre petrol).
The Opel Astra GTC is in addition to the initial version of the model lines Flexxline and sports. For standard equipment includes the comprehensive SAFETEC safety system with IDS chassis including ABS and brake and front, breast-pool-side and head airbags.
SAFETEC also includes pedals (PRS - pedal release system), active head restraints in the front and three rear head restraints adjustable height. Also on board is always a rich comfort Features: Easy-Entry-level assistance and memory function for the front seats, electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors, electric windows, and speed control, central locking with remote control, pollen filter and 16-inch wheels. The versions Flexxline and sports also have air conditioning and CD player.
Thanks to a deep-sporty seating position, the headroom is only slightly less than in 5-door car. In addition, the Opel Astra GTC on the same wheelbase (2.61 meters) and the same trunk volume (380 litres) as the five Opel Astra version.
