technical features of the new Opel Astra GTC
There will be five engines available to choose from right from the launch date: one turbo diesel and four petrol. The advanced 2.0 CDTI common-rail turbo diesel engine now achieves 121 kW/165 hp. This allows the Astra GTC to reach 100 km/h in 8.9 seconds, with a top speed of 210 km/h. It is also equipped with the Opel start/stop system, offering the biggest potential fuel savings in urban stop-and-go traffic. For instance, it has an average fuel consumption of 4.9 litres per 100 km, equivalent to a CO2 emission level of 129 g/km.
With its sporty look, high-tech chassis and its suitability for everyday driving, the dynamic 3-door Astra GTC is set to make its world debut in September at the Frankfurt International Car Show. It is already patently obvious that this car adds a considerable sporty feel to this Opel model family. “We developed this car with the aim of stirring feelings of envy. The car was meant not only to look dynamic, but also to feel like it on the road,” says Opel CEO Karl-Friedrich Stracke.
An important contribution to this is made by the HiPerStrut front suspension. This top-rate component, which is standard in the GTC, is the ideal complement to the highly acclaimed Astra rear compound crank axle with Watt’s linkage. This axle combination offers exceptional stability and precision. Only very few out-and-out sporty compact cars can compete with it. The chassis of the Astra GTC is designed for the integration of the smart, adaptable FlexRide system. The mechatronic chassis adapts automatically to road conditions, curve speed and vehicle movements, as well as to personal driving style. It also combines increased driving stability with improved curve handling and a more direct steering response.
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