Are Astra GTC VXR reliable?

Vauxhall Astra VXR reliability The Astra as a model itself didn’t make it into the top 100 cars in our Driver Power 2015 survey, ranking 172nd, but it’s still a better than the previous model in almost every respect.

What BHP is Astra GTC VXR?

276 bhp
Performance

Power	276 bhp
Top Speed	155 mph
0-60 mph	5.8 secs
Torque	400 Nm, 295 ft-lb
CO2 Emissions	184 g/km

What’s the difference between Astra and Astra GTC?

The Vauxhall Astra GTC is more than just a three-door version of the Astra 5dr hatchback. It’s sleeker and sportier, especially if you go for the ballistic Astra VXR hot hatch version.

Are Astra VXR good?

“The Astra VXR Mk5 is a great hot hatch: cheap, quick and a bit unruly. It’s a great basis for a tuning project, too. Almost everything on the car can be uprated.

Does an Astra VXR have a turbo?

The VXR uses a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine that produces a staggering 276bhp and 400Nm of torque.

Why did Vauxhall stop making VXR?

The Vauxhall Corsa VXR and Vauxhall Astra VXR are no longer available on Vauxhall’s website, having fallen foul of the latest European emissions limits. Instead, Vauxhall is looking at alternative ways of increasing the performance of future VXR models without “six or eight cylinders and a turbocharger or two.

How fast is a Astra VXR?

152mph
A 2-litre 16V ECOTEC 4 cylinder turbo engine packed 240PS and 320Nm of torque. 0-60 mph in 6.2 seconds with a blistering top speed of 152mph.

What is a VXR car?

VXR is the branding for the high performance trim specification, used since 2004 for models in many of Vauxhall’s car range in the United Kingdom. Holden has also used the VXR badge for some of its high-performance cars such as the Astra VXR and Insignia VXR, and currently for the Commodore VXR.

What does Astra GTC stand for?

Opel Gran Turismo Coupé Concept
The Opel Gran Turismo Coupé Concept, abbreviated as Opel GTC Concept was a concept car that was manufactured by Opel which was speculated to be one hypothetical coupé of the Opel Vectra C. The Opel GTC is one such grand tourer alongside the Opel Flextreme GT/E.

Does Astra GTC have Sport mode?

As with the similar set-up on the Scirocco – which is included as standard – you can select a Sport mode for sharper handling. However, the Astra goes further, as it also sharpens the throttle response, adds extra weight to the steering and turns the instrument backlighting a menacing red.

Is the Astra VXR fast?

The previous-generation Astra VXR had the pace to outpunch its rivals, but never offered the precise handling it needed to be a winner. This all-new version does. It’s incredibly fast – the fastest in its class – but its sophisticated chassis finally makes all that power usable.

Is an Astra VXR fast?

How many Vauxhall Astra GTC VXR cars are available on Auto Trader?

With 106 used Vauxhall Astra GTC VXR cars available on Auto Trader, we have the largest range of cars for sale available across the UK.

What kind of engine does Opel Astra GTC have?

OPC. During 2005, Opel introduced the OPC version of the Astra GTC (sold as the Astra VXR in the UK) which is powered by an updated version of the 2.0 L turbo Family II engine (Z20 LEH) producing 240 PS (177 kW, 237 bhp) and 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) of torque.

Is the Holden Astra GTC coming back to Australia?

It briefly returned to the Australian market in 2012, for the first time badged as an Opel, but was discontinued after Opel withdrew from the country a year later. On 1 May 2014, Opel announced that the Astra GTC and Astra VXR (Astra OPC) would return to Australia and New Zealand in 2015, again bearing the Holden badge.

What was the price of the Opel Astra in 2010?

The Opel Astra came third in the European Car of the Year award in 2010. The station wagon version of the Astra – dubbed the ‘Sports Tourer’ by Opel, debuted at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, and went on sale shortly afterwards, with a starting price of £16,575 for the ES version, then Exclusiv, SRI and SE versions,…