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    Full Opel Performance Centre (OPC) Line Up Set to heat up Australian Roads from March 2013 

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    Tom
    Published on 13-12-2012 07:49 AM
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    • Most powerful hot hatch in its segment, Astra OPC confirmed for 2013
    • Insignia OPC and Corsa OPC to complete OPC model line-up from March 2013
    • Opel Performance Centre (OPC) – emotional and performance spearhead of Opel
    The Opel Australia family is set to get even hotter with the confirmation of the Insignia OPC and Corsa OPC to join the Astra OPC from March 2013. Opel Australia’s Managing Director, Bill Mott said that being able to bring the three model OPC model line-up to Australia has long been on the top of the wish list since Opel announced they were heading down under.
    “Since we confirmed the Astra OPC at the Sydney show, dealers have reported back strong customer enquiry with many customer orders being placed already. OPC has always been on the top of our local wish list and we’re very excited to confirm that when the Astra OPC arrives in March, it will be joined by the Corsa OPC and Insignia OPC,” he said.

    For over 13 years the OPC brand has been the emotional and performance halo of Opel. OPC combines the style and practicality of the Opel range while delivering an ultimate performance car. Whether it is in the Corsa, Astra or Insignia, the OPC brand is set to ignite pure passion behind the wheel.

    Insignia OPC
    The most powerful production vehicle Opel has ever produced, the Insignia OPC sedan is powered by Opel’s advanced 2.8-litre V6 Turbo ECOTEC engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. Producing segment leading, 239kW of power and 435Nm of torque the engine uses a single, twin scroll turbocharger and variable valve control for quick throttle response.
    The model will be the first Opel in Australia to come with Opel’s adaptive 4X4 technology, using a bespoke chassis developed through an extensive test programme at the gruelling Nürburgring circuit in Germany.

    The HiPerStrut system is unique to the Insignia OPC and serves two primary functions to reduce torque-steer, but also to maintain negative camber during cornering, thereby improving ultimate grip levels in wet or dry conditions.

    Complementing these features are standard 19-inch alloy wheels (20-inch lightweight forged alloys will be a cost option), revised bushing and damper settings on both axles, and Brembo® brakes with colour-keyed callipers and vented/cross-drilled discs.
    On the exterior the Sedan will carry a deeper bumper, incorporating bold, twin mesh grilles either side of the main grille, a rear spoiler and dual matt chrome exhausts.

    This sporting theme continues in the Insignia OPC’s cabin. Recaro® front seats, OPC steering wheel, OPC gearknob and unique mouldings are standard, along with different instrument graphics, OPC sill plates and a black headlining.
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    Confirmed: Opel’s Hottest Astra Yet, The Astra OPC Priced from $42,990 

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    Tom
    Published on 21-10-2012 12:43 PM
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    • The Opel Performance Centre, Astra OPC priced from $42,990
    • Turbocharged 2.0-litre direct injection turbo petrol engine with 206 kW
    • 400 Nm torque, 0-100 km/h in just 6.0 seconds
    In showrooms from early next year Opel’s hottest Astra yet, the Astra OPC is set to arrive in Australia with a hot price tag to match. Priced from $42,990, the Astra OPC is set to be the ultimate expression of pure passion for design, power and speed.
    Opel Australia’s managing director, Bill Mott was very pleased to confirm the Astra OPC pricing on the opening day of the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney.

    “Enquiry from customers regarding the Astra OPC has been strong since we confirmed Opel’s introduction to Australia last year. We know we have the ultimate driver’s car and feel that priced from $42,990, the Astra OPC offers Australians a great deal of bang for their buck,” he said.

    Powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged direct injection engine, the Astra OPC (achieves a power output of up to 206 kW and maximum torque of 400 Nm. Never before has an Astra been so fast, the latest model to join the Opel Australia family can sprint from zero to 100km/h in just 6.0 seconds. The Astra OPC will be the most powerful hot hatch available in its segment.

    The Astra OPC comes with a long list of standard features including; unique 19-inch alloy wheels, Opel’s FlexRide adaptive chassis system, dual front, front side and curtain airbags, premium Nappa leather front sports bucket seats with front seat heating, a manually extendable front seat cushion and electronically adjustable lumbar, side-bolster and seat base bolster adjustment, Bluetooth® connectivity with voice recognition, Navi900 infotainment system complete with a 7-inch colour information display, satellite navigation, iPod® connectivity, SD card reader and seven premium audio speakers.

    So packed full is it with standard features, the Astra OPC will offer only three additional priced options for customers; Opel’s AFL+, a premium forward lighting pack priced at $2000, unique 20-inch alloy wheels for $1000 and Opel’s premium paint priced at $695.
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    Hot Hatch Heaven: Opel Astra GTC Confirmed to Join Launch Line-Up 

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    Tom
    Published on 10-02-2012 06:36 AM
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    • Stunning design: Sports Coupé with dramatic proportions and exquisite surfacing
    • Exclusive chassis layout: All GTC versions receive HiPerStrut (high performance front strut)
    • Perfect for everyday use: Roomy, flexible and packed with innovative technologies
    • Opel launch line-up scheduled for Q3, 2012 now comprises four key models
    Opel Australia today confirmed that the Astra GTC three-door sports compact will be completing the launch line-up.
    Following its world premiere at the 64th International Motor Show in Frankfurt last year, the Astra GTC presents an ultra-sporty and stylish model to Australia, joining the exciting launch range comprising the Astra Hatch and Tourer, Corsa 3 and 5 door, and Insignia Sedan and Tourer.

    Opel Australia Managing Director, Bill Mott, confirmed that with the Astra GTC representing the “hero” of the range, the launch line-up is now complete.

    “Opel designers wanted the Astra GTC to be the ultimate expression of Opel’s design language ‘sculptural artistry meets German precision’ and to embody our passion for the automobile,” said Mr Mott.

    “We are excited to be able to present this dynamic car to Australians, as it offers the ideal blend of emotion and functionality, and expect our “hot hatch” to bring a breath of fresh air into the sports compact segment.”

    The new Astra GTC stands out with sharp design and driving capabilities. On the outside, sculpted shapes with precise accents add drama to clean, sweeping coupé lines. And on the road, all Astra GTC versions benefit from a premium front axle layout with HiPerStrut – High Performance Strut – that ideally combines with the clever Opel patented Watt’s link rear axle to provide unmatched stability and the sharpest driving precision. Only very few, radical sporty cars in the segment offer such a sophisticated front axle architecture.

    The GTC is the ultimate Astra in design and driving dynamics and will further energize the successful Opel compact family, which increased its segment share in Europe from 8.3% in 2009 to 11.4% in 2010.
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